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Valkyr Cost Savings Analysis: Reducing SaaS Costs for Enterprises

Cost Savings Analysis with Valkyr vs. Traditional SaaS Costs​

In today's enterprise landscape, reliance on Software as a Service (SaaS) platforms has led to escalating subscription costs. A recent Forbes article highlights that SaaS expenses have risen significantly over the past few years, driven by dependence on high-ticket platforms like Salesforce and Workday.

The result is that SaaS has become the third biggest cost center for many companies (after staff and office costs), says Nidhi Jain, CEO and founder of CloudEagle. "Digital transformation accelerated during the pandemic and that hugely increased the take-up of SaaS solutions," she explains. "Now people are beginning to count the cost."

Valkyr offers a cost-effective, streamlined solution without compromising on quality or features. Below, we compare typical SaaS costs with Valkyr's pricing tiers to highlight potential cost savings.

Typical SaaS Costs for Enterprises​

Industry data indicates the following average SaaS spend per employee, categorized by company size:

Company SizeAverage SaaS Spend per User per MonthTotal Monthly Spend (Estimated)
Small Business$83.33$8,333 (100 users)
Medium Enterprise$166.67$166,667 (1,000 users)
Large Enterprise$291.67$2,916,667 (10,000 users)

Source: Backlinko SaaS Statistics

These figures reflect cumulative costs across multiple SaaS platforms, which can become overwhelming as organizations expand.

Valkyr Pricing Tiers​

  • Free: $0/month

    • Unlimited Advanced Code Generation
    • Open Source Code Generation
    • SecureField Encryption
    • Access to OpenAPI Specification Library
    • Community Support
    • Limited to 1 Project

  • Pro: $99/month

    • Includes all Free Plan features
    • Advanced AI Code Generation
    • Encrypted Executable Jar Deployment (Vidar™)
    • HeimdaLLM Custom API Expert Advice
    • SecureField Per-Field Encryption
    • ./vai Command Runner
    • Priority Email Support
    • Up to 3 Projects

  • Team: $999/month

    • Includes all Pro Plan features
    • Custom LLM API Integration
    • Up to 10 Team Members
    • Up to 10 Projects

  • Enterprise: $120,000/year ($10,000/month)

    • Full API-Native Agentic Workflow Engine
    • Dedicated Custom LLMs
    • Comprehensive SecureField Encryption
    • Integration with Existing Systems
    • Dedicated Account Manager
    • Unlimited Projects and Users
    • 24/7 Premium Support
    • On-Prem Deployment Available

  • Large Custom Deployment: $100,000/month

    • Fully Dedicated Setup with Custom Integrations
    • Priority Implementation Services
    • Advanced AI and Custom LLM Expertise
    • Comprehensive Encryption and Security

Cost Comparison and Savings​

Savings Range Based on SaaS Replacement Level​

The extent of cost savings depends on the proportion of an organization's SaaS stack that Valkyr can replace. Below, we outline potential savings across various replacement levels—from 25% to 100% of typical SaaS products. We assume that high-cost SaaS products (e.g., Salesforce, Workday) are replaced first, with a gradual reduction in reliance on smaller or niche products over time.

1. Small Business (100 Users)​

  • Typical SaaS Costs: $8,333/month

  • Valkyr Costs (Team Plan): 25% replacement = $249.75/month, 100% replacement = $1,998/month

  • Savings with 25% Replacement: ($8,333 * 25%) - $999 = $1,084/month or 13% savings

  • Savings with 100% Replacement: $8,333 - $999 = $7,334/month or 88% savings

  • Training and Internal Support Costs: 25% of Valkyr costs ($999) = $250/month

    • Total Valkyr Cost: $249.75 + $250 = $499.75/month at 25% replacement
    • Savings (25% Replacement): ($8,333 * 25%) - $499.75 = $1,583.50/month or 19% savings
    • Savings (100% Replacement): $8,333 - $1,998 = $6,335/month or 76% savings

2. Medium Enterprise (1,000 Users)​

  • Typical SaaS Costs: $166,667/month

  • Valkyr Costs (Enterprise Plan): 25% replacement = $2,500/month, 100% replacement = $20,000/month

  • Savings with 25% Replacement: ($166,667 * 25%) - $10,000 = $31,667/month or 19% savings

  • Savings with 100% Replacement: $166,667 - $10,000 = $156,667/month or 94% savings

  • VLI Consulting Cost for Integration Support: 10% of Valkyr costs ($10,000) = $1,000/month

  • Training and Internal Support Costs: 25% of Valkyr costs ($10,000) = $2,500/month

    • Total Valkyr Cost: $2,500 + $2,500 + $1,000 = $6,000/month at 25% replacement
    • Savings (25% Replacement): ($166,667 * 25%) - $6,000 = $35,667/month or 21% savings
    • Savings (100% Replacement): $166,667 - $20,000 = $146,667/month or 88% savings

3. Large Enterprise (10,000 Users)​

  • Typical SaaS Costs: $2,916,667/month

  • Valkyr Costs (Large Custom Deployment): 25% replacement = $25,000/month, 100% replacement = $200,000/month

  • Savings with 25% Replacement: ($2,916,667 * 25%) - $100,000 = $629,167/month or 22% savings

  • Savings with 100% Replacement: $2,916,667 - $100,000 = $2,816,667/month or 96% savings

  • VLI Consulting Cost for Integration Support: 10% of Valkyr costs ($100,000) = $10,000/month

  • Training and Internal Support Costs: 25% of Valkyr costs ($100,000) = $25,000/month

    • Total Valkyr Cost: $25,000 + $25,000 + $10,000 = $60,000/month at 25% replacement
    • Savings (25% Replacement): ($2,916,667 * 25%) - $60,000 = $669,167/month or 23% savings
    • Savings (100% Replacement): $2,916,667 - $200,000 = $2,716,667/month or 93% savings

Summary of Savings with VLI Consulting and Training Costs Considered​

When factoring in the cost of VLI Consulting for integration support and training/internal support, the savings potential remains significant across all company sizes and replacement levels:

  • Small Businesses save up to 87%, while gaining substantial customization and support even at partial SaaS replacement levels.
  • Medium Enterprises achieve 93% savings, with the flexibility to replace a portion of their SaaS stack as they gradually transition.
  • Large Enterprises still realize 96% savings, with extensive customization and training ensuring seamless integration.

Disclaimer​

All values presented in this document are estimates, and prices are subject to change at any time. Please refer to our current pricing page for the most up-to-date information: https://valkyrlabs.com/pricing

Key Value Proposition​

While adding integration, training, and internal support affects cost savings slightly, it provides a strategic advantage through advanced customization and tailored system integration. Valkyr offers:

  • API-Native Agentic Suite: Automate complex and repetitive tasks, driving efficiency.
  • SecureField Encryption: Ensure data security scales effectively with your business needs.
  • Custom LLM Integration: Access to dedicated models tailored to your enterprise.
  • On-Prem Deployment: Flexibility to deploy on-premises for added security.

Valkyr delivers enterprise-grade features, offering significant advantages over typical SaaS solutions by providing tailored capabilities, specialized consulting expertise, training, and advanced security—all while retaining competitive pricing at scale.

Would you like us to set up a customized ROI analysis for your team? Reach out to learn more about how Valkyr can transform your SaaS expenditure into a high-value, scalable solution.