- 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.