Replacement Guide

How to Build Your Own Extu

Replace Extu with a custom build. Pricing for Every Budget

Weekend Project
22 features0 integrationsOne weekend

Estimated Timeline

Based on 22 features at Weekend Project difficulty, expect about One weekend with AI-assisted development.

1
Setup & scaffolding
2 hours
2
Core features
4-6 hours
3
Polish & deploy
2 hours

Recommended Tech Stack

Next.js 14

Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components

Supabase

PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions

Tailwind CSS

Utility-first styling for rapid UI development

Resend

Transactional and marketing email delivery

Key Features to Replicate

Top features across 8 categories. See all 22 features

Support(5 features)

Dedicated Campaign Marketing Support Rep

Assigned support representative for campaign management

Email/Chat Support

Email and chat-based customer support

Full Service Account ManagerPremium

Dedicated account manager for full-service support

Monthly Support Hours

Monthly allotment of support hours for assistance

Tier 1 SupportPremium

Priority tier 1 technical support

Content Marketing(3 features)

Brand-Sponsored Content

Custom branded content creation for marketing campaigns

Custom Featured ArticlePremium

Custom articles created monthly for premium tiers

Industry-Related Thought Leadership Articles

Curated thought leadership content for channel partners

Analytics(2 features)

Performance TrackingPremium

Optional performance tracking and analytics

Quarterly End-User Survey

Regular surveys to gather end-user feedback and insights

Incentives(2 features)

Additional Point Purchases

Ability to purchase additional points/rewards as needed

Reward Modules

Access to all reward modules for incentive programs

Reporting(2 features)

Build Pipeline & Closed Sales Tracking

Track pipeline development and closed sales metrics

ROI Tracking and Reporting

Comprehensive ROI tracking and detailed reporting

Creative Services(1 features)

Creative Campaigns

Custom creative campaign design services

Events(1 features)

Webinar and Invite ServicesPremium

Webinar hosting and invitation services at campaign launch

Marketing(1 features)

Monthly Newsletter

Regular monthly newsletters for channel partners and end-users

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Extu

Monthly$1000/mo
Yearly$12k/yr
5-Year Total$60k

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~2 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyVery Easy

Total Cost Comparison

1 YearSave $11.8k
SaaS
$12k
DIY
$240
3 YearsSave $35.3k
SaaS
$36k
DIY
$720
5 YearsSave $58.8k
SaaS
$60k
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 22 features at very easy complexity.

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