Plans Built Around How Your Business Grows
DirectX provides multiple ways to deploy operational technology — from fully customized enterprise systems to flexible build subscriptions and ready-to-use SaaS platforms.
Find Your Best Plan
Answer a few questions to see which purchasing model fits your business.
Do you need software designed around your exact operations?
Three Ways to Deploy with DirectX
Each model serves a different operational stage, budget, and timeline. Explore the one that fits — or use the selector above for a recommendation.
Custom Build
A system designed around your operation
DirectX studies your operation, maps workflows, designs the system, develops the platform, configures permissions, connects services, supports testing, and prepares your team for launch.
Custom Build Subscription
Custom platform with build cost distributed over 12 months
A custom platform with the build cost distributed through a structured 12-month payment plan. Includes development, licensing, hosting, and support during the initial period.
SaaS Subscription
Ready-to-use DirectX software with faster onboarding
Ready-to-use DirectX software with standardized features, subscription access, faster onboarding, and optional configuration.
Compare Purchasing Models
Toggle columns to compare what matters most. Checkmarks show full inclusion — partial and limited support are clearly marked.
| Feature | Paid-in-Full Custom Build | Phased Custom Build | Custom Build Subscription | Standard SaaS | Advanced SaaS | Enterprise SaaS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cost & Payments | ||||||
| Initial cost | Highest upfront | Divided by phases | 25% of build | Low monthly | Medium monthly | Higher monthly |
| Monthly payments | None (build) | Per phase | Build + post-build licensing | Subscription | Subscription | Subscription |
| Custom workflows | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | ~ | ~ |
| Custom UI and branding | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | ~ | ~ |
| Custom integrations | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | ~ | ~ |
Implementation | ||||||
Infrastructure & Support | ||||||
Features & Limits | ||||||
Growth & Fit | ||||||
SaaS may support configuration, but it is not equivalent to fully custom development. Partial and basic indicate limited support or configuration — not full custom builds.
Custom Build Subscription Calculator
Enter an estimated project cost to see how the 12-month build subscription structure works.
Included during the first 12 months:
- • Platform development
- • Licensing during the build period
- • Hosting during the build period
- • Agreed support during the build period
What Happens After the Build
Understand the difference between build cost, licensing, hosting, support, and maintenance. Ongoing licensing is not a duplicate payment for the original build.
Discovery & Agreement
Discovery sessions
Scope and agreement finalized
Initial payment processed
Architecture and project plan defined
Development & Launch
Platform development and configuration
Testing and quality assurance
Go-live and launch
Support, hosting, and licensing included
Monthly build payments
Build Payment Complete
Original custom build-payment obligation is completed
Transition to post-build licensing and support agreement
No further build payments
Ongoing Operations
Licensing continuation
Hosting and infrastructure
Support and help desk
Maintenance and security updates
Agreed service levels
Long-Term Partnership
Three-year post-build licensing structure
Continuous improvement
Platform updates and compatibility
Expansion planning
Cost Definitions
Build cost
The cost of designing and developing the approved custom platform.
Licensing
The right to access and use the DirectX platform and licensed technology.
Hosting
Infrastructure, storage, delivery, uptime, and technical environment.
Support
Help desk, troubleshooting, guidance, training assistance, and service response.
Maintenance
Platform updates, compatibility work, security improvements, and operational stability.
Custom development
New features or scope that were not included in the approved agreement.
Important: Ongoing licensing and support after the build are not duplicate payments for the original development cost. Build cost covers designing and developing the approved platform. Licensing covers the right to access and use the DirectX platform and technology going forward.
Why We Created Flexible Technology Plans
Many companies know they need better operational software but face different financial and operational realities. One pricing model does not fit every operator.
Protect working capital
Companies should not have to choose between improving operations and maintaining cash flow.
Match technology to business maturity
A startup, regional operator, and enterprise organization do not require the same deployment model.
Reduce implementation risk
Structured phases and subscription payments allow both teams to validate progress and manage implementation carefully.
Support long-term growth
Clients can begin with SaaS, move into advanced configuration, and later transition into a custom deployment.
Provide transparency
Clients should know what they are paying for, what is included, and what happens after launch.
Build long-term partnerships
DirectX supports implementation, operations, expansion, and continuous improvement — not just software delivery.
Which Client Type Are You?
Illustrative examples showing how different operational profiles align with different purchasing models. These are not real client testimonials.
Your Technology Growth Path
You are not locked into the first option forever. Many clients start with SaaS and move into a custom build when their complexity, volume, or integration needs grow.
Start with SaaS
Begin with a ready-to-use DirectX platform
Add users and features
Scale your team and activate additional capabilities
Add configuration
Customize workflows and settings for your operation
Add integrations
Connect accounting, mapping, and external systems
Move to enterprise SaaS
Upgrade to higher tiers with more capacity and support
Begin custom discovery
When SaaS no longer fits, start a custom build discovery
Deploy a custom operating system
Launch a platform designed around your exact operation
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers are informational and do not replace the signed agreement.
Final pricing depends on scope, integrations, users, locations, implementation requirements, data migration, support level, and deployment complexity. Website examples are illustrative. Final pricing requires an approved scope or selected SaaS plan. Custom development scope may change through approved change orders. Integrations may involve third-party fees. DirectX retains ownership of its platform and intellectual property unless a separate signed agreement states otherwise. Clients retain ownership and control of their business data. Support, hosting, maintenance, licensing, uptime, termination, migration, and service terms are governed by the signed agreement. Website content does not replace the proposal, order form, master services agreement, licensing agreement, or subscription agreement.