Process and real numbers, not invented case studies
When a small business hires F09 Tech, the engagement follows the same path every time. Here's what that looks like — and the kind of math we run during the free audit.
Three steps, no surprises
A 30-minute conversation where we map every software subscription you're paying for today. We compare each one to its open-source equivalent and produce a 3-year cost projection. You walk away with a clear analysis you can keep — whether or not you ever work with us.
Typical findings: a 10-person firm spending $9,400 a year on Microsoft 365, Dropbox, Slack, Zapier, and a CRM can usually replace 80–90% of that stack with self-hosted alternatives, saving roughly $5,000–$7,000 in year one and more in subsequent years.
A defined-scope engagement where we deploy your new stack — Nextcloud for files, Mattermost for chat, n8n for automation, Netbird for VPN, whatever fits your business. We document everything, train your team, and run in parallel with your existing tools until the cutover feels safe.
Typical timeline: 2–6 weeks depending on the size of the migration.
After deployment, you choose. Stay on with us for ongoing managed support at a flat monthly fee, or take it over with your in-house IT person or another provider. We provide complete documentation either way.
We don't believe in vendor lock-in, and we won't penalize you for going your own way.
The kind of math we run for every prospect
These aren't case studies of past clients — they're the worked examples we put in front of you during the free audit, using your real numbers.
Illustrative examples using current 2026 published pricing for the relevant SaaS and open-source equivalents. Your actual numbers will differ — the audit produces them from your real invoices.
A note on where we are right now
F09 Tech is in its founding months. We don't fabricate testimonials we haven't earned. What we have instead is a real principle — small businesses shouldn't have to rent their entire stack from Big Tech — a live demo of our own work (call us and you'll be greeted by Bob, the AI voice receptionist we built for ourselves), and a founder building a roster of founding clients in Savannah right now.
Founding clients get something later clients can't: the founder's full personal attention, founding-client pricing, and the kind of relationship most IT firms structurally can't offer once they grow. The trade-off is honest — less proven track record, more access and value than you'll get later.
Ready to see your numbers?
Free 30-minute SaaS audit. No obligation. You walk away with a full cost analysis report you keep, even if you never work with us.
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