Over the past year, we’ve seen a wave of price increases across major platforms in the data ecosystem – especially when it comes to backup tools and cloud storage. Whether it’s a bump in licensing costs or more restrictive storage tiers, many organizations are suddenly paying more for the same tools they’ve used for years.
That’s frustrating on its own – but for companies that rely on platforms like Salesforce or NetSuite, the pricing pressure is even more intense. Vendors acquired by large platforms often shift to more rigid pricing models. And worse, many organizations feel trapped by vendor lock-in and limited storage options.
If that sounds familiar, it may be time to rethink your data strategy.
The Hidden Costs of Lock-In
When you’re tied to a vendor’s storage platform or licensing model, the impact isn’t just financial – it affects your flexibility, your team’s efficiency, and your ability to scale. Here are just a few of the hidden costs we hear about:
- Inflated storage costs with little transparency on actual usage
- Limited restore flexibility unless you upgrade to a more expensive tier
- Unexpected overage fees tied to API calls or storage limits
- Inability to use existing cloud or on-prem storage resources
- Longer setup and restore times that delay business-critical recovery
It’s no wonder teams are starting to question the status quo.
What to Look for in a Backup & Data Movement Platform
Whether you’re focused on Salesforce backups, NetSuite exports, or syncing data to a warehouse or analytics tool, here are five essentials to prioritize:
✅ Transparent Pricing. Flat, predictable costs with no surprise fees or usage-based penalties.
✅ Storage Flexibility. Bring your own storage—whether that’s AWS, Azure, on-prem servers, or a hybrid.
✅ No-Code Setup. Avoid custom scripting and reduce reliance on dev teams for day-to-day backup and restore tasks.
✅ Granular Restore Options. Restore specific records, fields, or entire objects without overwriting more than you need to.
✅ Real-Time or Near Real-Time Syncs. Ensure your data stays current and usable across platforms without delays or manual intervention.
Why Teams Are Switching to Sesame Software
We hear from teams every week who are frustrated with rising costs, shrinking support, and rigid deployment models. Some are migrating from backup tools that were acquired and have since changed their pricing structure. Others are looking to move off platforms that require them to pay premium rates just to access or store their own data.
Sesame Software offers a modern alternative:
🔒 Flat-rate pricing that scales with your needs—not your storage volume.
🌐 Cloud, on-prem, or hybrid deployment options.
⚙️ Support for Salesforce, NetSuite, MySQL, IBM Watson, and more.
🚀 Rapid implementation with no-code configuration.
📈 Full visibility into backup health, storage use, and restore points.
If you’re tired of feeling like a captive customer, you’re not alone—and there is a better way.
Take Back Control of Your Data
Now more than ever, it’s critical to have full visibility, flexibility, and predictability when it comes to your data strategy. Rising prices shouldn’t mean you sacrifice control – or accept less from your platform.
At Sesame Software, we give you the tools to back up, move, and restore data on your terms. No hidden fees. No proprietary storage lock-in. Just powerful, scalable solutions that work for your business.
Ready to rethink your approach to backup and recovery? Talk to a Data Expert and check out our new mini demo to see how easy it is to get started!