Find the Right Fit for Your Business

No-code platforms, ERPs, agencies, freelancers—there are dozens of ways to build software. Here's how they actually compare.

Hurrah

$250/mo

Custom code you own. Direct access to developer. Ready in 4-6 weeks.

No-Code

$50-500/mo

DIY platforms like Bubble, Softr. Fast start, but you're locked in.

Odoo ERP

$25-47/user/mo

Enterprise ERP. Powerful but complex. $5k-$50k to implement.

Agencies

$8k-$50k+

Professional results, professional prices. 4-12 month timelines.

Detailed Comparison

Recommended

Hurrah

$250/mo flat

Bubble / No-Code

$29-349/mo

Odoo ERP

$25-47/user/mo

Web Agency

$8k-$50k+

Freelancer

$2k-$15k
Pricing & Costs
Setup / Implementation Cost $0 $0 $5k-$50k+ $8k-$50k+ $2k-$15k
Monthly Cost (10 users) $250 flat $100-500 $250-470 $0-$500 (maintenance) $0 (unless ongoing)
First Year Total Cost $3,000 $1,200-6,000 $8k-$60k+ $10k-$60k+ $2k-$15k
Hidden Costs None Plugins, overages, eventual rebuild Partners, custom modules, training Change orders, maintenance, hosting Revisions, scope creep
Ownership & Control
Own Your Source Code Yes No export Enterprise only Yes Usually
Own Your Data Your Azure/SQL Their servers Cloud or self-host Yes Yes
Vendor Lock-in Risk None High - rebuild to leave Medium Low Low
Customization Flexibility Unlimited Platform limits Module-based Full Full
Timeline & Process
Time to Launch 4-6 weeks 1-4 weeks (DIY) 3-12 months 4-12 months 2-8 weeks
Learning Curve None for you Weeks to months Steep None for you None for you
Who Does the Work Mike (done-for-you) You (DIY) Partners + you Agency team Freelancer
Support & Relationship
Direct Developer Access Always No Through partners Account managers Yes
Ongoing Support Included Yes Forum/docs Extra cost Retainer required Project-based
Monthly Updates Included Yes DIY updates Extra cost Extra cost Extra cost
Technical Considerations
Scalability Azure scales Platform limits Enterprise-grade Depends on build Varies
Technology Stack .NET Core, Azure, SQL Server Proprietary Python, PostgreSQL Varies Varies widely
Any Developer Can Maintain Yes (.NET) Locked in Odoo specialists Usually Depends
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Hurrah Web Solutions

$250/month flat

Setup Cost $0
First Year Total $3,000
Time to Launch 4-6 weeks
Own Your Code Yes
Direct Developer Access Always
Ongoing Support Included
Vendor Lock-in None

Bubble / No-Code

$29-349/month

Setup Cost $0 (DIY)
First Year Total $1,200-6,000
Time to Launch 1-4 weeks (you build it)
Own Your Code No export
Direct Developer Access No
Ongoing Support Forum/docs only
Vendor Lock-in High

Odoo ERP

$25-47/user/month

Setup Cost $5k-$50k+
First Year Total $8k-$60k+
Time to Launch 3-12 months
Own Your Code Enterprise only
Direct Developer Access Through partners
Ongoing Support Extra cost
Vendor Lock-in Medium

Web Agency

$8k-$50k+ upfront

Setup Cost $8k-$50k+
First Year Total $10k-$60k+
Time to Launch 4-12 months
Own Your Code Yes
Direct Developer Access Account managers
Ongoing Support Retainer required
Vendor Lock-in Low

Freelancer

$2k-$15k project

Setup Cost $2k-$15k
First Year Total $2k-$15k
Time to Launch 2-8 weeks
Own Your Code Usually
Direct Developer Access Yes
Ongoing Support Project-based
Vendor Lock-in Low

Which Option is Right for You?

Choose Hurrah If...

  • You want custom software without $10k+ upfront investment
  • You value owning your code and data
  • You want direct access to the person building your app
  • You need ongoing updates and support included
  • You're a small business or startup with specific workflow needs
  • You're tired of adapting your process to fit generic software

Choose No-Code (Bubble) If...

  • You want to build it yourself and have time to learn
  • You're prototyping an idea quickly and cheaply
  • You don't mind being locked into their platform
  • Your needs are simple and fit their templates

Choose Odoo If...

  • You need enterprise ERP with CRM, inventory, accounting, HR all integrated
  • You have $5k-$50k+ budget for implementation
  • You have 6-12 months to get up and running
  • You need Odoo specialists on staff or budget for partners

Choose an Agency If...

  • You have $10k-$50k+ budget and can wait 6-12 months
  • You need a large team with diverse specialties
  • You're comfortable working through account managers
  • You're building something very complex or high-stakes

The Bottom Line

Most small businesses and startups don't need a $50,000 agency project or the complexity of enterprise ERP. They need something that actually works for their specific workflow, built by someone who understands their business.

That's what Hurrah offers: custom software you own, built by a developer you can actually talk to, at a price that makes sense. No vendor lock-in. No surprise invoices. Just software that solves your problem.

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