Long implementations
Months of partner-led configuration before you see value.
NetSuite alternative
ERP that fits your operation, without the enterprise price tag.
NetSuite is a powerful cloud ERP, but for many SMEs it means long implementations, annual licences and modules you never fully use. CRM Lab builds an ERP around your actual operation (stock, jobs, purchasing, invoicing) and hands you the keys.
- Fixed price, written scope
- You own 100% of the code
- No per-seat licences
The problem
Sound familiar?
Licence commitment
Annual subscriptions and per-module costs that grow with you.
Rigid workflows
Your processes bend to fit the system, not the other way round.
Hard to change
Customisations need specialist developers.
What we build
One system, shaped around your business.
Only the modules you need, connected from day one, with AI built into the workflow.
Stock & warehouse
Multi-location stock, picking, reorder points and AI stock-out forecasts.
Jobs & scheduling
Projects, job costing, scheduling and progress tracking.
Purchasing
POs, supplier pricing and approvals, with AI-drafted reorders.
Finance
Invoicing, payments and cash flow, syncing with Xero, QuickBooks or Sage.
Not sure what you need? We'll map it with you on a free 30-minute call.
Compare
NetSuite vs CRM Lab
| NetSuite | CRM Lab | |
|---|---|---|
| Rollout | Long partner-led implementation | Live in phases from 6–12 weeks |
| Pricing | Annual licence plus modules | Fixed build price, you own it |
| Fit | Configure a standard ERP | Built around your operation |
| Changes | Specialist developers | Included in your support plan |
When NetSuite is still the right choice
Businesses with multiple legal entities, complex multi-currency consolidation or international subsidiaries may need a full enterprise ERP like NetSuite. In that case we can still build the custom front-end, portals and AI tools around it.
How it works
From first call to go-live in weeks.
- Free systems audit30 minutes to map your tools, costs and pain points.
- Written scope & fixed priceExactly what we'll build, when, and for how much.
- Build in two-week sprintsWorking software every fortnight.
- Migrate & launchWe move your data and train your team.
- Support & evolveOptional flat-fee support, or take the code in-house.
Starting prices
- Custom CRMfrom £4,900
- Operations / ERPfrom £7,900
- Finance & invoicingfrom £3,900
- AI agentsfrom £1,900
- Integrationsfrom £1,500
- Portals & dashboardsfrom £2,900
Core Builds from £12,000. Optional support from £495/month, flat, whatever your headcount. Prices exclude VAT; every project is quoted in writing.
Get a fixed quoteFAQ
Questions we get asked
Can you migrate from NetSuite?
Yes. We export items, customers, suppliers, open orders, stock levels and transaction history, map them, and run both systems side by side until you're confident.
Do we still need accounting software?
Usually we keep a dedicated accounting package (Xero, QuickBooks or Sage) for year-end and MTD, and sync it automatically with your new ERP.
Do we own the system?
Yes. On final payment the full source code and IP transfer to you. You can host it anywhere and hire anyone to work on it, so there's no lock-in.
How much does it cost?
Every project is fixed price, agreed in writing after a free audit. Typical Core Builds start from £12,000; single modules start from £1,500. There are no per-user licence fees.
How long does it take?
Most Core Builds go live in 6–12 weeks. We build in two-week sprints, so you see working software every fortnight.
Ready to see what it would look like for you?