The verdict in three sentences
An automated reporting stack costs 6,000 to 16,000 EUR in 2026 and removes 2 to 4 days a month of manual Excel consolidation. It connects your sources (ERP, bank, sales) into real-time dashboards with reliable KPIs and threshold alerts. The real gain is not the time saved but the speed and quality of decisions that follow.
Connected sources and stack cost
The price depends on the number of sources, transformation complexity and how much real time you need. Here are 2026 orders of magnitude for the European market.
| Item | Range (EUR) | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| KPI & needs scoping | 900 - 1,800 | Defining key indicators |
| Source connectors | 1,500 - 4,500 | ERP, bank, CRM, sales |
| ETL & data model | 1,800 - 5,400 | Cleaning, rules, warehouse |
| Dashboards & visualisation | 1,200 - 3,600 | Real time, filters, mobile |
| Alerts & access rights | 600 - 1,200 | Thresholds, notifications, roles |
On the running side, count on 90 to 270 EUR a month for hosting and maintenance depending on data volume and refresh frequency.
KPI reliability and threshold alerts
A dashboard is only worth something if the figures are right. The stack applies consistency rules and flags anomalies rather than confidently showing a wrong number.
| KPI | Source | Frequency 2026 | Alert if |
|---|---|---|---|
| Available cash | Bank + ERP | Daily | < 30 days of costs |
| Gross margin | Sales + purchases | Daily | Drop > 3 points |
| DSO (payment delay) | Billing | Weekly | > 60 days |
| Revenue | CRM + sales | Real time | Gap > 10 % vs budget |
| Fixed costs | Accounting | Monthly | Overrun > 5 % |
| Tied-up stock | ERP | Daily | Turnover < threshold |
Alerts arrive by email or chat as soon as a threshold is crossed, turning passive monthly reporting into active steering.
Mini case study
Orla, CFO of a 120-person distribution group in Dublin, spent 3 days a month consolidating 6 Excel files from the ERP, the bank and the stores. The stack, quoted at 12,000 EUR, automates collection and publishes the dashboards every morning. She recovers around 3 days a month valued at 400 EUR a day, i.e. 1,200 EUR, but above all she spots a margin drift two weeks earlier than before. On a single avoided incident, the saving far exceeds the project cost; the pure time ROI is reached in about 15 months, the decision value long before.
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FAQ
Do we have to replace our ERP or accounting tool?
No. The stack sits on top of your existing tools via connectors or exports. It consolidates and visualises without forcing a migration.
Is the data reliable in real time?
Yes, within the limits of source freshness. The stack applies consistency checks and flags any anomaly rather than displaying a wrong figure.
Which dashboard tool do you use?
Depending on needs and budget: open-source solutions, Power BI, Metabase or a custom interface. The choice depends on user count and customisation level.
How long does deployment take?
Count on 6 to 10 weeks: KPI scoping, source connection, ETL build, then the dashboards. The figure-reliability phase is the most important.
Can we add sources later?
Yes. The architecture is modular: adding a source (new bank, new store) is done without rebuilding the stack.
Let's scope your project. Share your data sources, your priority KPIs and your budget, and we will quote the right reporting stack. Detailed quote within 48 h. WhatsApp +221 77 596 93 33.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
