For many small businesses, software has become one of the fastest-growing expenses. A few tools at "just $15 a user" add up quickly once you have a team.
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How Small Businesses Save Money on Software and Web Development
October 21, 20261 min read5 sections
The short version
A step-by-step way to cut a small business's software and website costs: audit subscriptions, drop per-seat pricing, and combine tools — with real Proximent pricing.
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Step 1: Add up what you actually pay
List every tool: website, hosting, domain, accounting, payroll or time tracking, inventory, team chat. Multiply per-user tools by your headcount. Most owners are surprised by the total.
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Step 2: Spot the three common leaks
- Per-seat pricing that grows every time you hire.
- Overlapping tools that do the same job.
- Website extras — separate charges for hosting, maintenance, and every small edit.
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Step 3: Consolidate
Putting your tools in one workspace removes duplicate subscriptions and the hours spent copying data between them.
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What it looks like with Proximent
- Software: full suite $40 per month, or individual platforms at $10 per month — one price, unlimited users.
- Website: $350 or $450 setup, then $20 per month for hosting, security, maintenance, and up to 10 changes monthly.
A five-person team paying per seat for several tools could replace them with one flat bill that doesn't rise when you hire.
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Saving money that stays local
When you work with us, part of what you pay helps fund free websites and software for nonprofits in your community. See how it works.
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