6 subscriptions to replace
Build your own support apps
Give customers a place to find answers, report problems, and follow updates. Compare 6 alternatives with build prompts and realistic estimates.
Build your own Intercom
A shared inbox and help bubble, without the revenue platform.
From 4 days · $74–$139/mo per person
Build your own Help Scout
Turn support email into accountable team work.
From 3 days · $25–$75/mo per person
Build your own Chatbase
Your docs answer the tickets before you do.
From 2 days · $40–$150/mo
Build your own ReadMe
API docs that match the API you shipped.
From 3 days · $250–$250/mo
Build your own HelpDocs
Write the answer once. Send the link next time.
From 10 hours · $99–$399/mo
Build your own GitBook
A product manual with a proper publish button.
From 12 hours · $77–$261/mo
Read about building support apps
- Vibe code your own Intercom
Vibe code your own Intercom as a help button and a shared inbox. Routing, the customer graph, and product tours are the other product. Here is the split.
- How per-seat SaaS pricing works
How per-seat SaaS pricing works is the homepage team-size multiplier. Notion, Slack, Linear, and Figma bill every person. Check that math before you cancel.
- Don't rebuild Slack
Don't rebuild Slack if the company already lives there. A campfire for a focused group is 4 days. Presence, search, and unread cursors stay paid.