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SAAS EXIT PLAN
Step-by-step guide to migrating off SaaS platforms. From planning to execution, we help you reclaim your data and workflows. Ownership starts with a plan.
Timeline
THE EXIT PROCESS
01
Inventory & Assessment
1-2 weeks- • Audit all SaaS subscriptions and costs
- • Identify data locations and export formats
- • Document integrations and dependencies
- • Assess user workflows and requirements
02
Target Selection
1-2 weeks- • Evaluate self-hosted alternatives
- • Compare features and requirements
- • Plan data migration strategy
- • Budget for infrastructure and migration
03
Infrastructure Setup
2-4 weeks- • Provision servers or cloud instances
- • Configure security and backups
- • Set up monitoring and alerting
- • Prepare staging environment
04
Data Migration
2-6 weeks- • Export data from SaaS platforms
- • Transform and clean data
- • Import to self-hosted systems
- • Validate data integrity
05
Testing & Training
2-3 weeks- • User acceptance testing
- • Workflow validation
- • Team training sessions
- • Documentation and runbooks
06
Cutover & Cleanup
1-2 weeks- • Schedule migration window
- • Execute final data sync
- • Switch DNS and routing
- • Cancel SaaS subscriptions
Alternatives
COMMON TARGETS
SaaSSelf-Hosted AlternativeNotes
SlackMattermost / Rocket.ChatFull feature parity, mobile apps, enterprise SSO
NotionOutline / AppFlowyWiki, docs, collaboration. Export/import supported
Google WorkspaceNextcloud / ownCloudFiles, calendar, contacts, email. Full ecosystem
FigmaPenpotDesign tool with similar features. Open source
GitHubGitea / GitLab CEGit hosting, CI/CD, project management
1PasswordVaultwardenPassword management. All major clients supported
Reality Check
EXIT ISN'T FREE
SaaS exit requires upfront investment in infrastructure, migration effort, and ongoing maintenance. But the long-term savings and sovereignty benefits typically pay off within 12-18 months.
We help you calculate the true ROI before you commit to the exit.
EXIT CONSULTATION?
Plan your SaaS exit with our team.