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We believe in transparency. Here are the questions clients ask most — answered honestly with real numbers.

1 How much does a custom ERP cost?
Our custom ERP and CRM projects start at $20,000 for a core system. This is possible because we leverage a proven modular framework with 11 pre-built modules and AI-assisted development — delivering 80% faster than building from scratch. The final cost depends on the number of modules, integrations, and complexity. We offer a fixed-price model — no surprise bills. Start with our $2,000 Discovery Session to get a detailed scope and exact quote before committing.
2 How long does it take to build a custom ERP?
A typical custom ERP is delivered turnkey in 6 months. Simple systems with fewer modules may take 4 months, while complex enterprise systems with extensive integrations may take 8–10 months. We follow an iterative build-demo-feedback cycle so you see progress every 2 months.
3 What is the Discovery Session and why should I start there?
The Discovery Session ($2,000) is a zero-risk engagement where our business analysts spend 2 weeks with your team to document every requirement, create a system blueprint, estimate costs, and provide a detailed project roadmap. If you proceed with development, the Discovery Session cost is adjusted against the project fee.
4 Do you use SAP, Oracle, or any existing ERP platform?
No. We use our own modular ERP framework — a production-proven architecture built on modern technologies (Angular, Java Spring Boot, MySQL, Kafka, Kubernetes). The framework provides 11 pre-built modules (CRM, Inventory, Finance, HRM, and more) as a starting point, then we customize every workflow, UI, and integration to match your exact operations. This means zero licensing fees, no per-user costs, and 80% faster delivery than building from scratch.
5 What is the payment structure?
30% advance to kick off the project, 30% on delivery of the first working demo (around Month 2), and 40% on final delivery and go-live. This milestone-based structure ensures you pay for progress, not promises.
6 Is maintenance included?
Yes — 12 months of maintenance, bug fixes, and technical support are included at no additional cost. After that, we offer optional Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMC) at competitive rates.
7 Can the ERP be hosted on-premise?
Absolutely. We support cloud hosting (AWS, GCP, Azure), on-premise deployment, and hybrid models. You own the source code and can host it wherever you prefer.
8 Do you provide training?
Yes, comprehensive training is included — admin training, end-user training, and super-user training. We also provide video tutorials, user manuals, and a knowledge base. Onboarding support continues for 3 months post go-live.
9 Can you migrate data from our existing system?
Yes. Data migration from legacy ERPs (Tally, SAP, Excel-based systems, custom software) is included in the project scope. We handle data cleaning, mapping, validation, and migration with zero data loss.
10 Is the ERP AI-ready?
Yes. Our ERPs are built with real-time data pipelines (Kafka + Debezium + Apache Pinot) that feed into embedded BI dashboards (Apache Superset). This architecture is ready for AI/ML integration — demand forecasting, anomaly detection, intelligent automation, and more.
11 Do you offer per-user licensing?
No! That is the beauty of custom ERP. There are no per-user license fees. Whether you have 10 users or 10,000 — the cost remains the same. You own the system entirely.
12 What if I need changes after go-live?
Your ERP is fully customizable forever since you own the source code. During the 12-month maintenance period, minor changes and enhancements are included. Major feature additions are handled through change requests at pre-agreed rates.
13 What is the modular ERP framework and how does it work?
Our modular ERP framework is a production-proven architecture with 11 pre-built modules (CRM, Inventory, Finance, HRM, Order Management, Analytics, and more) running on microservices with Kubernetes orchestration. Instead of building from scratch, we start with this 80% foundation and then customize every workflow, UI, report, and integration to match your exact operations. This approach delivers 80% faster than traditional custom builds while remaining 100% tailored to your business.
14 What technology stack does Cursive use for ERP development?
Our stack is enterprise-grade and battle-tested: Java 17+ with Spring Boot for backend microservices, Angular and React for frontend, MySQL with primary-replica setup for transactional data, Apache Kafka for event streaming, Redis for caching, Apache Pinot for real-time analytics, Apache Superset for embedded BI dashboards, Kubernetes with Docker for container orchestration, and Istio for service mesh. This is the same stack powering major enterprise platforms.
15 How is Cursive different from SAP, Odoo, or Zoho ERP?
SAP, Odoo, and Zoho are off-the-shelf platforms that require you to adapt your workflows to their software. We do the opposite — our modular framework adapts to YOUR workflows. Key differences: zero per-user licensing (vs $100-$300/user/month), full source code ownership (vs vendor lock-in), microservices architecture (vs monolithic), real-time analytics built-in (vs paid add-ons), and fixed-price delivery (vs open-ended implementation costs).
16 What guarantee do I have that the project will be delivered on time?
Three structural safeguards: (1) Milestone-based payments — you pay 30% upfront, 30% on first demo at Month 2, 40% on go-live. Progress is visible before payment is due. (2) Demo-driven delivery — you see working software every 2 months, not just at the end. (3) A $2,000 Discovery Session before any build commitment that produces a detailed blueprint, architecture, and fixed-price quote. If the scope is clear, the delivery stays on track.
17 Can Cursive build ERP for my specific industry?
Yes. Our modular framework has been architected to serve manufacturing, retail, healthcare, construction, food & beverage, logistics, professional services, and education. The pre-built modules cover universal business processes (orders, inventory, CRM, finance, HR), and we customize industry-specific workflows, compliance features, and integrations on top of that foundation.

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