OSS Migration Consultancy

Cut your SaaS bill. We handle everything.

We audit your stack, deploy vetted open source alternatives in your own infrastructure, and maintain them on retainer. You own the tools. We own the expertise.

Deployed in your environment
500+ tools evaluated
60–80% cost savings typical

How it works

Three stages, one continuous relationship

Step 1

Stack Audit

We analyze your current tools, score alternatives on 5 health metrics, and deliver a prioritized migration roadmap with cost projections.

Step 2

Implementation

We deploy and configure your new tools in your own infrastructure. You get working software, full documentation, and a clean handoff.

Step 3

Support Retainer

We handle updates, patches, and incidents on an ongoing basis. Your team focuses on the product; we own the OSS maintenance layer.

Services & pricing

Start with an audit. Add implementation when you're ready. Keep the retainer as long as it makes sense.

Stack Audit

$499

We evaluate your entire SaaS stack, identify what to replace first, and deliver a prioritized migration roadmap with cost projections.

  • 30-minute discovery call
  • Full stack analysis (10+ tools)
  • Cost savings projection
  • Migration complexity ratings
  • 15–25 page report
  • 30-minute review call
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Implementation

Custom quote

We deploy 3–8 vetted open source tools directly in your infrastructure. You own the code, the data, and the servers.

  • Tool selection from your audit roadmap
  • Deployment in your infrastructure
  • Configuration & integration
  • Full documentation handoff
  • 30-day post-launch support
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Support Retainer

Based on stack

We handle updates, patches, and incidents for your OSS stack on an ongoing basis. Your team stays focused on the product.

  • Monthly security updates
  • Incident response
  • Dedicated support channel
  • Quarterly health check
  • Cancel anytime
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All work is scoped upfront. No surprise invoices.

What we deploy

Every category below is a recurring SaaS bill you don't have to pay.

CRM
Salesforce, HubSpot
Twenty CRM, Vtiger

No per-seat pricing. Full pipeline, contacts, and deals.

AI & LLMs
OpenAI API, GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT
Ollama, Open WebUI, AnythingLLM

Run Llama 3, Mistral, or Qwen on your own hardware. No per-token billing.

Social Media
Hootsuite, Buffer, Sprout Social
Postiz, Mixpost

Schedule and publish across all platforms from one place.

Analytics
Mixpanel, Amplitude, Heap
Plausible, PostHog

Event tracking and product analytics without the enterprise pricing.

Automation
Zapier, Make, Workato
n8n, Activepieces

Unlimited workflows. No task limits. Connect any API.

Knowledge Base
Notion, Confluence, Coda
Outline, BookStack

Docs, wikis, and knowledge management for your whole team.

Customer Support
Intercom, Zendesk, Freshdesk
Chatwoot, Zammad

Live chat, ticketing, and inbox — no per-agent fees.

DevOps & Project Mgmt
GitHub (paid), Jira, Linear
Gitea, Plane, Taiga

Git hosting, CI/CD, and issue tracking on your own infra.

Don't see your tool? If it runs in Docker, we can likely deploy it. Ask us →

Everything runs in your environment

We don't host your tools — we deploy them on your servers or cloud account. That means your data never leaves your infrastructure, your security review is straightforward, and there's no ongoing dependency on us to keep the lights on.

When we're done with an implementation, everything is documented and yours. You can hand it to your DevOps team or keep us on retainer — your call.

  • No data leaves your infrastructure
  • No vendor access to your systems after handoff
  • Simple security review — you own everything
  • Full documentation on handoff
Example stack — 30-person company
HubSpot CRM (10 seats)
Twenty CRM
Save $900/mo
Copilot + ChatGPT Team
Ollama + Open WebUI
Save $800/mo
Hootsuite Business
Postiz
Save $249/mo
Mixpanel Growth
Plausible
Save $299/mo
$2,248/mo saved — all running in your environment

We've evaluated 500+ tools

Every recommendation comes from our health scoring system — not star counts, not popularity, not recency alone.

Development Activity
Maintenance
Community
Project Maturity
Trend Momentum

We only recommend tools with proven maintenance records, active communities, and real production usage. Browse the catalog →

Frequently asked questions

How much can I actually save?

It depends on your stack, but CRM alone is often $1,000–3,000/month for a 20-person team on Salesforce or HubSpot. Add AI tooling (GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT subscriptions), analytics, and automation — most startups are sitting on $3,000–8,000/month in avoidable SaaS fees. Self-hosted alternatives run on infrastructure you likely already pay for.

Can you set up our own AI infrastructure?

Yes. We deploy Ollama for running open source LLMs (Llama 3, Mistral, Qwen) on your own hardware or cloud, Open WebUI as a ChatGPT-like interface for your team, and AnythingLLM for document-based AI and RAG pipelines. Your models, your data, no per-token billing. A 30-person team on GitHub Copilot Business and ChatGPT Team can save $800+/month and keep everything in-house.

What does "in your environment" mean?

We deploy everything on your own servers or cloud account — not ours. You own the infrastructure, the data, and the code. We configure it, document it, and hand it off. No ongoing dependency on us to keep things running.

Do we need DevOps experience to work with you?

No. We handle the technical setup end-to-end. If you have a DevOps team, we hand off clean documentation so they can take over. If you don't, the support retainer means we stay on to handle updates and incidents.

Is open source reliable for production?

The tools we recommend power companies like GitLab, Supabase, and Cal.com. We only recommend apps that pass our 5-metric health scoring — development activity, maintenance, community, project maturity, and momentum. We've evaluated 500+ tools to build that shortlist.

What's the difference between implementation and the retainer?

Implementation is a one-time project: we deploy your tools, configure everything, and hand off documentation. The retainer is ongoing: we handle monthly updates, security patches, and incidents. Most clients start with implementation and move to retainer once things are running.

What categories do you cover?

CRM (HubSpot, Salesforce → Twenty CRM), AI & LLMs (OpenAI, Copilot → Ollama, Open WebUI), social media management (Hootsuite, Buffer → Postiz), analytics (Mixpanel, Amplitude → Plausible, PostHog), automation (Zapier → n8n), knowledge base (Notion, Confluence → Outline), customer support (Intercom, Zendesk → Chatwoot), and DevOps tooling (GitHub, Jira → Gitea, Plane). If it runs in Docker, we can deploy it.

Ready to ditch expensive SaaS?

Book a 30-minute discovery call. We'll look at your stack, tell you what's worth replacing, and give you a clear picture of what you'd save.

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