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Enterprise ERP

Generic ERP costs
10× more than
it looks in the proposal

Per-user licensing, hundreds of implementation hours, software factory with a waiting queue, customizations that break with every update. With AI, we build the exact system you need — no license, no queue, no lock-in.

500–2k
Implementation hours
+20–40%
Software factory cost
12–18m
Typical ERP go-live
Costs the proposal hides

Why generic ERP costs more than it looks

The license is just the entry. The real costs appear over months of implementation — and continue for years of maintenance.

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License and data lock-in

Migrating data from a large ERP can cost R$ 50k–200k in extraction, transformation, and import services — not counting operational downtime.

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Software factory with a queue

Highly specific customizations are routed to the vendor factory: 20–40% additional cost and timelines out of your control.

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Recompile on every version

Each ERP version update requires retesting and recompiling all customizations — rework that can consume 30–60 technical days every year.

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Recurring training

The complexity of generic ERP forces repetitive training with every new version or new user — a cost that never appears in the initial proposal.

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Reports that aren't 'yours'

Exporting data in custom formats requires additional module licenses or third-party consulting. The data is in the system, but not accessible.

12–18 month go-live

While the ERP is not live, your operation continues on previous processes — maintaining the parallel cost of the old system and the new one being implemented.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a custom system really replace a full ERP?
It depends on scope. For companies with up to 200 users and well-defined processes, a custom system covers 100% of the needs with superior quality — because it was built for exactly those processes. Generic ERPs bring 80% of features you'll never use.
What is the average development cost vs. an ERP?
A large-player ERP for 20 users typically involves: license $40k–60k, implementation $40k–80k, and $7k–11k/year in maintenance. A comparable custom AI system runs between $16k and $30k — with go-live in 60–90 days, not 12–18 months.
How does migration from the current ERP work?
We do incremental migration. The current ERP keeps running while the new system is built and tested in parallel. The transition happens module by module — operations never stop. We export all historical data to the new system.
Will the system integrate with banks, tax filings, and third-party APIs?
Yes. We develop integrations with any required API — banking (ACH, wire, open banking), tax systems, eCommerce platforms, ERP vendors for supplier data, and any other system your process requires.
Does the code stay with us even after the project?
Always. The repository is transferred to you from the first commit. Any developer can maintain it — no dependency on Powertrend. Unlike ERPs that lock clients in through platform lock-in.
How long until the first module is in production?
On average 30 to 45 days for the first functional module in production. We work in 2-week sprints with continuous delivery — the company starts using parts of the system while the rest is developed.
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