A modern alternative to legacy CPQ tools
Most teams shopping for a configurator don't need a six-month integration project. They need a working configurator on their site this quarter, with the option to grow into more sophistication later.
The right tool, in the right size,
at the right price.
Most teams are choosing between three options today. Here's how they stack up.
- Time to liveAlready there
- Live pricingNot shown
- Implementation€0
- Pricing model€0
- Inquiry qualityUnderspecified
- Inquiry handlingEmail thread
- Time to liveAn afternoon
- Live pricingYes — formula engine
- Implementation€0 setup
- Pricing modelPay per inquiry
- Inquiry qualityFully specified
- Inquiry handlingLive dashboard
- Time to live3–6 months
- Live pricingYes
- Implementation€40k – €200k
- Pricing model€2k+ per user
- Inquiry qualityFully specified
- Inquiry handlingBuilt-in
Where the two approaches really differ.
Enterprise CPQ platforms and a modern embeddable configurator solve overlapping problems, but they're built for very different teams. Here's what changes on each axis.
Time to live
Enterprise CPQ rollouts are measured in months — discovery, scoping, modeling, integration, training, rollout. Configureout is measured in afternoons. Define a product, build a formula, paste the embed code on your existing site. You can ship a working configurator on one product line before lunch and add the rest as you go.
Total cost of ownership
Legacy platforms bundle a high implementation cost (€40k–€200k+ in consulting), an annual contract for the platform itself, and per-seat charges that climb every time you grow the team. Configureout is usage-based: you pay per inquiry received — no setup fees, no seat licences, no fixed tiers, no upfront commitment. Costs scale with the demand the configurator brings you, and a quiet month costs you nothing.
Implementation complexity
Enterprise CPQ is a consulting project. You'll need a partner, a steering committee, and a multi-quarter project plan. Configureout is self-serve: define characteristics, build a formula in the visual editor, embed the widget. If you outgrow self-serve, we offer a paid onboarding service — but it's an option, not a requirement.
Who it's for
Enterprise CPQ platforms are built for Fortune-500 manufacturing operations with global sales teams, ERP integrations, and dedicated CPQ admins. Configureout is built for SMB and mid-market manufacturers, custom shops, and product brands that want a configurator on their site without becoming a CPQ shop themselves.
Made for teams that ship.
"We spent two quarters evaluating an enterprise CPQ. With Configureout we had a working configurator on our most-requested product line by the end of the first afternoon."
See it in your industry.
The configurator your team
actually has time to ship.
Free tier, no credit card, no implementation project. Upgrade only when real inquiries are coming in.