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Connect2Print vs Traditional Systems

Still using spreadsheets, older ERP systems or manual processes? See how a modern cloud platform can transform your business.

Legacy systems cost 3-5x more when you include hidden costs

Why Modern Cloud Beats Legacy Systems

Legacy systems aren't just old - they're expensive. When you add up the true costs, modern cloud delivers 10-20x more value for less money.

Legacy System Total Cost

Software licenses: €15-30k/year
Server/infrastructure: €5-10k/year
Maintenance/support: €10-20k/year
IT staff time: €15-25k/year
Annual Cost: €45-85k/year
Value delivered: Maintains current operations
Net ROI: 1x ROI (break-even)
Best Value

Connect2Print

Everything included: Shop, ERP, Production, API
Annual Cost: €30-60k/year
Labor savings: €400k (50% reduction in admin time)
Revenue growth: €200k (online sales + efficiency)
Value delivered: €600k annually
Net ROI: 10-20x

Connect2Print costs €30k but delivers €600k in value. Legacy costs €85k but only maintains operations.

Pricing

The Hidden Costs of Legacy Systems

Beyond the obvious costs, legacy systems drain your business in ways you may not realize.

Technical Debt

Old code that's harder to maintain every year. Eventually needs complete rewrite.

€5-10k/year

Slow Feature Updates

Changes take 3-6 months with developers. Cloud updates are instant.

€10-20k/year

Security Vulnerabilities

Outdated systems are security risks. Patches are slow or unavailable.

€5-15k/year

Staff Time Managing Infrastructure

Servers, backups, updates, troubleshooting - time better spent on business.

€15-25k/year

Downtime Costs

Server crashes, failed updates, backup restoration - each hour costs money.

€10-20k/year

Migration Risks Delayed

Every year you wait, migration gets more expensive and difficult.

€5-10k/year

Total Hidden Costs

€50-100k/year

These costs compound annually while legacy systems deliver no additional value

Speed to Market Comparison

Legacy System

System Changes
3-6 months (requires developer)
New Feature Requests
On roadmap (if at all)
Integration Time
Weeks with custom development

Connect2Print

System Changes
Instant (no developer needed)
New Feature Requests
Built-in or available immediately
Integration Time
Minutes via REST API

Your Legacy System is Costing You More Than You Think

Stop paying premium prices for outdated technology. See the real cost of staying vs switching.

The Real Cost Calculation

€85k
Legacy annual cost
€50k
Hidden costs
€200k
Lost opportunities
€335k
Annual drag on your business
€30k investment
Connect2Print delivers €600k in value
€570k
Net annual benefit vs legacy

Do you recognize these problems?

Excel chaos

Multiple versions of the same file. Who has the latest? Data that gets lost.

Manual double entry

Same data entered into multiple systems. Waste of time and risk of errors.

No overview

Difficult to see status on orders, production and finances in real-time.

Old software

Systems that require Windows XP. No updates. No support.

No integration

Systems that don't communicate. Manual transfer between programs.

No online presence

Customers can't order online. Everything has to go via email and phone.

There is a better way

Connect2Print brings everything together in one modern cloud platform. No installation, no maintenance, always updated. Start today - for free.

5 min
Setup
0 kr
To start
24/7
Availability
100%
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Comparison

Connect2Print Excel/Spreadsheets Old ERP
Cloud access
Automatic updates
Multi-user simultaneously
Online webshop
Production & planning
REST API
Mobile-friendly
Data backup Automatic Manual Manual
No installation
Security SSL/Encrypted

Easy transition

You don't have to switch everything at once. Start with what gives most value, and expand gradually.

1

Create account

Start free in 5 minutes. No credit card, no commitment.

2

Import data

Upload customers, products and prices. We help with migration.

3

Run in parallel

Run both systems side by side until you're comfortable.

What do you get with Connect2Print?

Save time

Automation of repetitive tasks. No double entry.

Fewer errors

One system = one place for data. No conflicts between files.

Better overview

Dashboard with real-time data. Reports with just a few clicks.

Grow online

Open for online sales. Reach new customers without manual work.

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