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SaaS eating up your IT budget? Time to uncover the real cost.

Discover the hidden costs of common SaaS models – and how to free yourself from them. This whitepaper shows you how to save up to 70% TCO.


  • Why typical SaaS models hinder scalability

  • The top 4 hidden costs that eat into your profitability

  • How vendor lock-ins, feature limits & user fees drive up costs

  • A real alternative: reduce your IT costs by up to 70%

  • With concrete cost comparisons and strategies for CFOs, CIOs, and transformation managers


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You’ve invested in SaaS to stay flexible and cost-efficient. But what seemed like a "quick win" often becomes a cost trap due to feature gates, user fees, and API costs. It works – but with dependencies. Welcome to the SaaS trap.

Reality vs. Promise:
A typical SaaS stack quickly costs €80,000+ per year. Pimcore? One-time license cost with 5M€+ revenue.

Download the whitepaper now and end the game of upgrades, lock-ins, and user fees.

WHY IT MATTERS NOW

Retail & Manufacturing Face Unique Pressure

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SKU explosion: thousands of variants, regional specs, and rich media for every channel.
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Margin Pressure: Retail and direct-to-consumer models require faster product launches and lower margin erosion.
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Reduced TCO: Up to 70% TCO reduction through a unified platform.

“70% of IT leaders say hidden SaaS costs hinder their innovation capabilities.” – Coresight Research

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