Escape SaaS Lock-In: Build Your CRM on Notion for $5/Month

As SaaS costs mount, developers are discovering how to build production CRM systems on commodity infrastructure—using Notion's API as a free database and a $6 VPS for webhooks. This approach challenges the assumption that robust CRM features require expensive enterprise software, enabling small teams to own their data and customization without monthly subscription lock-in. The rise of composable APIs means CRM functionality is no longer vendor-specific but can be assembled from open building blocks.