Calculating the True Cost ofWrike vs Custom.
Calculate the true 5-year cost of Wrike vs custom project management. Teams pay $12K–$50K/year in per-user fees.
Why Companies Outgrow Wrike
Per-user pricing scales with every team member who needs project visibility
Advanced features like time tracking and proofing require Business+ tier
Reporting and dashboards limited without Enterprise plan
Complex permission system creates admin overhead for large teams
Feature Matrix: Custom vs Wrike
Per-User Cost
Workflow Customization
Time Tracking
Integrations
Setup Speed
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Wrike cost per year?
Wrike Team costs $10/user/month, Business costs $25/user/month, and Enterprise is custom. For 50 users: $6,000–$15,000/year on standard plans, $30,000–$50,000/year for Enterprise with full feature access.
Is custom project management cheaper than Wrike?
Yes for teams over 25 users. Custom PM software costs $22,000 to build with $2,000/year maintenance. Over 5 years: $30,000 vs $30,000–$250,000 for Wrike.
What features does custom PM software include?
Custom project management includes task tracking, Gantt charts, resource allocation, time tracking, client portals, and automated reporting — all built for your exact methodology without per-user licensing.
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