SubMigrations vs Custom Development
Should you build a custom Stripe migration tool or use SubMigrations? Compare cost, time, risk and results to make the right decision for your business.
The Clear Choice
Here's how SubMigrations compares to building a custom solution.
Custom Development
Hidden Costs:
- • Developer time (2-3 senior engineers)
- • Testing & QA resources
- • Infrastructure & hosting
- • Error handling & rollback systems
- • Ongoing maintenance & updates
- • Revenue loss from failed migrations
SubMigrations
What's Included:
- • Complete migration platform
- • Real-time monitoring & logs
- • Error handling & rollback
- • Compliance & audit trails
- • 24/7 support
- • Pay only for successful migrations
Detailed Comparison
A comprehensive breakdown of all factors you should consider.
| Factor | Custom Development | SubMigrations |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Cost | $50,000 - $200,000+ | $1,000 - $5,000 |
| Development Time | 3-6 months | Ready now |
| Migration Time | Hours to days | Minutes |
| Success Rate | 60-70% | 100% |
| Revenue Risk | High | None |
| Testing & QA | Your responsibility | Battle-tested |
| Error Handling | Build from scratch | Built-in rollback |
| Compliance & Audit | Build separately | Included |
| Maintenance | Ongoing cost | None required |
| Support | Internal team | 24/7 expert support |
ROI Analysis
Calculate your return on investment for different migration approaches.
Small Business
(50-500 subscriptions)
Medium Business
(500-2,000 subscriptions)
Enterprise
(2,000+ subscriptions)
Why Choose SubMigrations?
Beyond cost savings, here's why SubMigrations is the smart choice.
Custom Development Risks
Revenue Disruption
Failed migrations can interrupt billing cycles and cause customer churn
Development Delays
Complex edge cases and Stripe API changes can extend timelines indefinitely
Technical Debt
One-off solutions become maintenance burdens requiring ongoing developer time
Compliance Gaps
Custom solutions often lack proper audit trails and compliance features
SubMigrations Advantages
Battle-Tested Reliability
100% success rate across $100k+ ARR in migrations with zero revenue loss
Instant Availability
Ready to use immediately - no development time or resource allocation needed
Specialized Expertise
Built specifically for Stripe migrations with deep API knowledge and edge case handling
No Ongoing Maintenance
One-time use with no technical debt or maintenance requirements
The Choice Is Clear
Save $50k-200k+ in development costs, eliminate risk, and complete your migration in minutes instead of months.