How to Build Your Own Highrise
Replace Highrise with a custom build. Simple CRM Software
Build Difficulty: 5/5
Build a working replacement in a weekend with AI tools
Estimated Timeline
Based on 14 features at Weekend Project difficulty, expect about One weekend with AI-assisted development.
Recommended Tech Stack
Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components
PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions
Utility-first styling for rapid UI development
Type-safe ORM for complex relational data models
Key Features to Replicate
Top features across 8 categories. See all 14 features
Communication(4 features)
Simple system to send emails to groups of contacts with tracking of opens and clicks
Save time on repetitive replies using simple email templates
Centralized inbox to prioritize answering leads and assign work to prevent deals from falling through the cracks
All notes and emails about leads in one centralized place with visibility into who said what and when
Data Management(2 features)
Easy search functionality with sophisticated filters to slice and dice data any way needed
Store and organize any type of important data on contacts with easy retrieval
Workflow(2 features)
Create follow-ups with 2 clicks and get reminded via email or SMS with assignments to team members
Strengthen relationships with consistent contact reminders to follow up with customers
Customization(1 features)
Turn off features you don't use so they won't get in the way
Integration(1 features)
Works with any email system including Gmail and Outlook with ability to manually forward emails from anywhere
Organization(1 features)
Additional organizational tools for situations requiring another level of structure
Reporting(1 features)
Stay on top of team activity and track metrics like deal closure rates across quarters
Security(1 features)
Control who sees what with easy-to-manage privacy settings
Cost Calculator
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