The verdict in three sentences
A custom internal operations platform costs between 80,000 and 350,000 TND in 2026, depending on the number of modules and business complexity. A first useful scope (MVP) ships in 12 to 16 weeks and saves 20 to 35 % of time on admin tasks. Maintenance (2,500 to 8,000 TND/month) and the choice of EU or local hosting complete the budget.
The modules and their prices
An internal platform is assembled by modules: start with those that remove the most manual entry and scattered spreadsheets.
| Module | What it delivers | 2026 budget (TND) |
|---|---|---|
| Core (auth, roles, dashboard) | Secure multi-user base | 25,000 - 45,000 |
| Production / work orders | Order tracking, statuses, milestones | 30,000 - 70,000 |
| Stock and procurement | In/out, alerts, inventory | 25,000 - 55,000 |
| Scheduling and resources | Team assignment, calendar | 20,000 - 45,000 |
| Reporting and exports | KPIs, accounting exports | 15,000 - 35,000 |
| Integrations (ERP, accounting) | Sync without double entry | 20,000 - 50,000 |
A full project combining several modules reaches 200,000 to 350,000 TND; an MVP targeting 2-3 modules stays in the 80,000-140,000 TND range.
The ROI calculation
The return is measured in admin hours saved, multiplied by the loaded hourly cost, plus fewer errors.
| Item | Before platform | After platform | Gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admin hours/month (team) | 480 h | 340 h | -29 % |
| Data-entry errors/month | 45 | 9 | -80 % |
| Monthly reporting time | 4 days | 0.5 day | -87 % |
| Average loaded hourly cost | 18 TND/h | 18 TND/h | - |
| Estimated monthly saving | - | ~2,520 TND | recurring |
Mini case study
Mohamed, operations director of a food-processing SME in Tunis (35 staff), invests 135,000 TND in a 3-module MVP (production, stock, reporting), delivered in 14 weeks, with maintenance of 4,500 TND/month. His team spent 480 h/month on admin tasks and Excel sheets. The platform drops that volume to 340 h/month, i.e. 140 hours saved. At 18 TND/h loaded, that is 2,520 TND/month, plus fewer stockouts and monthly reporting cut from 4 days to half a day. Estimated payback: about 30 months, maintenance included, before even counting errors avoided.
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Why not stay on Excel and free tools?
Excel works up to a certain volume, then generates errors, multiple versions and dependence on a few people. Once several teams enter the same data, a centralized platform becomes worthwhile.
How long for a first deployment?
A useful MVP ships in 12 to 16 weeks. You deploy module by module so teams adopt the tool without everything changing at once.
Should we host in Tunisia or Europe?
Both are possible. EU hosting often offers more guarantees and availability; local hosting can meet sovereignty or latency requirements. The choice depends on data sensitivity.
What maintenance budget should I plan?
Maintenance of 2,500 to 8,000 TND/month covers fixes, evolutions, backups and monitoring. It keeps the platform in step with the business, without accumulating technical debt.
Can the platform connect to an existing ERP?
Yes, via API or file exchange. The integration module (20,000-50,000 TND) removes double entry between the platform and accounting or the ERP.
Let's scope your project. Describe your priority manual processes, your volumes and any ERP: we will cost a modular MVP, indicative budget 80,000-350,000 TND. 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.
