Build vs Buy: Compare Ecanvasser vs In-House Field Sales Software
Get the custom fit of a build without the developer queue, app store updates or mapping bills. Ecanvasser gives field sales teams a platform configured to their process, live in weeks, with unlimited users.
Why teams choose Ecanvasser over building their own
Live in weeks, not quarters
Ecanvasser gives you offline capture, territory assignment, knock history, route planning and reporting as well as customization, out of the box from day one. Your reps are selling while a build would still be in scoping.
No apps to maintain
In-house tools need separate iOS and Android apps, yearly platform updates and mapping API fees that grow with every door. Ecanvasser handles all of it, so your developers can work on what makes your business different and your operations more efficient.
Your process, without the code
Configure custom fields, dispositions, scripts, permissions and digital consent capture without writing code. For anything truly unique, build a small service on Ecanvasser’s public API instead of a whole app.
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What in-house field sales software really costs after launch
A first release can look cost-effective when developers are already on staff. The bill arrives afterwards, every year, for as long as the app is in use. Ecanvasser’s pricing is based on territory size, so your costs stay flat as your team grows and maintenance is never your problem.
Unlimited users across your entire field team
Predictable ROI
Your developers back on your product
No knowledge walks out the door
Configure first, build only what’s left
You don’t have to choose between a rigid tool and a two-year build. Most teams get the custom fit they need in three steps:
Quickly set up based on how your team already works
Set up custom fields, interaction statuses, conversion rules, scripts, permissions and digital consent capture. No code required.
- Match the app to your existing sales process
- Go live in days, not after a development cycle
- Change it yourself as your process evolves
Connect without the overhead
Connect your CRM and other tools through 5,000+ integrations. Build any truly unique logic as a small service that calls Ecanvasser’s public API, so you maintain one service, not a whole app.
- Keep your CRM as the single source of truth
- Avoid the cost of maintaining a full field app
- Your developers focus only on what makes you different
Focus on generating revenue, not wrangling features
Bring any remaining gaps to our team. We build them, they’re maintained for you and often become part of the product.
- No backlog of internal change requests to manage
- No long-term maintenance burden for custom work
- Your requirements help shape the product roadmap
How switching from an in-house tool works
Map what your tool really does
We list every function your current app performs, including the workarounds your reps rely on.
Bring your history with you
Export your knock history and contact data first, so nothing is lost when the old tool is retired.
Mirror your process
We configure Ecanvasser to match how your team works today, then go live in one region while others stay on the old tool.
Roll out region by region
Once adoption data looks clean, roll out to the next region and retire the old app on a fixed date.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about switching from internal tools to Ecanvasser.
It depends on your team size and scope, so there’s no honest single number. Start with the recurring costs: at least one maintaining developer’s salary, per-request mapping fees, yearly iOS and Android updates, and the time sales requests spend in the development queue. For a 30-rep team that’s at least $141,000 a year before any new features.
Yes. Configure fields, statuses and workflows first, without code. Then connect your other tools through integrations, and build your unique logic as a separate service that calls Ecanvasser’s public API.
Security depends on who owns patching, audits and access control. Ecanvasser is ISO 27001 certified and supports SSO, so those controls are independently audited and maintained for you.
Yes. Our onboarding team helps you import contacts, territories and knock history so your reps keep full context on every door from day one.
Yes. Ecanvasser integrates with Salesforce and other CRM systems, connects to 5,000+ tools, and provides a robust public API for custom integrations.
Yes. The Ecanvasser mobile app works offline, allowing field reps to capture interactions, update lead information, and record activity even without a data connection. Data syncs automatically once connectivity is restored.
We price by lead, not by headcount. Pay for the number of database records you need and enjoy unlimited users and territory mapping.
Route planning converts contact lists into optimized walking or driving routes. Most route planning tools only offer 25 stops, which limits productivity and efficiency. Ecanvasser handles up to 200 stops per route, allowing you to manage even large territories without overlaps or gaps in coverage.
Yes, Ecanvasser works offline. All offline activity is saved to your rep’s device and automatically synced to the platform once they’re back online.
We price by lead, not by headcount. Pay for the number of database records you need and enjoy unlimited users and territory mapping.
Bring your build spec and we’ll test it against configuration and the API
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