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The Showdown

Flatfilevscsv-import

Why pay monthly fees for Flatfile when you can self-host csv-import for free? Let's look at the facts.

Flatfile

The Expensive Option

  • Closed Source (Black box)
  • Expensive monthly fees per user
  • Data stored on their servers
WINNER

csv-import

The Freedom Choice

  • 100% Open Source Code
  • Free forever (Self-hosted)
  • You own your data completely
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Calculate Your "SaaS Tax"

SaaS pricing is designed to scale with your success. See how much wealth transfers from your bank account to Flatfile's shareholders.

10 people
150100200+
$

*Estimated standard pricing for Flatfile. Adjust if needed.

Estimated Annual Waste
$1,440
Monthly Burn Rate$120
5-Year Projection$7,200
Cost with Self-Hosted$0
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Calculations based on 10 users at $12/mo.

Detailed Breakdown

0
Processed on SaaS servers
On-premise processing
1
Usage-based pricing
Unlimited free
2
Limited to API/UI
Full code access