Huddle vs. Pega
When enterprise complexity becomes the problem, not the solution
Two Fundamentally Different Philosophies
The Huddle Way
Simple by Design
Built specifically for portals. No unnecessary complexity.
Business User Focused
If you can use PowerPoint, you can build portals.
Days to Value
Live portals in days, not years. Immediate ROI.
Zero Maintenance
We handle everything. You focus on business.
The Pega Way
Complex by Nature
Enterprise BPM platform with overwhelming architecture.
IT Army Required
Need certified architects, developers, and consultants.
Years to Deploy
18-month implementations are considered "fast".
Perpetual Maintenance
$445k+ annual maintenance burden.
The True Cost of "Enterprise-Grade"
Pega's costs go far beyond licenses - prepare for sticker shock
Pega's Hidden Cost Iceberg
Huddle's Transparent Pricing
Your 3-Year Savings
$10,281,036
That's a 98.5% cost reduction
Complexity vs. Simplicity
| Aspect | | Pega |
|---|---|---|
| Time to First Portal | 1 week | 12-18 months |
| Required Certifications | None | CSA, CSSA, LSA (6-24 months) |
| Architecture Layers | Simple 3-tier | Complex 5+ layer architecture |
| Learning Curve | 1 day to productivity | 6-12 months minimum |
| Maintenance Burden | Zero - we handle it | 445+ hours annually |
Architecture: Overwhelming vs. Intuitive
Pega's 5-Layer Architecture Maze
Presentation Layer
Process Layer
Data Layer
Integration Layer
Infrastructure Layer
Learning curve: 6-12 months minimum
Huddle's Simple 3-Step Process
Connect
Configure
Deploy
Learning curve: 1 day
Real-World Comparisons
See how organizations fared with each platform
Insurance Company
Customer Service Portal
With Pega
With Huddle
Government Agency
Citizen Services portals
With Pega
With Huddle
Financial Services
Partner/vendor portals
With Pega
With Huddle
The Human Cost: Skills & Certifications
Pega Team Requirements
Pega System Architect (CSA)
6 months training • $15,000 cost • $140-180k salary
Senior System Architect (CSSA)
12+ months experience • Advanced cert • $180-220k salary
Lead System Architect (LSA)
2+ years Pega • Multiple certs • $220-280k salary
Business Architect
Specialized training • $130-160k salary
Total Annual Cost: $800,000+
Plus 60% consultant dependency
Huddle Team Freedom
Who Can Build Portals?
Training Investment
Total Annual Cost: $0
Use your existing team
The ROI Story: -42% vs. +3,797%
Pega 3-Year ROI
-42%
You lose money on complexity
Huddle 3-Year ROI
+3,797%
You gain from simplicity
Escaping Pega: A Success Story
Financial Services Firm's Liberation
3 Years with Pega
- Total investment: $7.2 million
- Portals built: 4
- User satisfaction: Low
- Maintenance: Crushing burden
- Innovation: Completely stalled
1 Month with Huddle
- Rebuilt all 4 portals
- Added 6 new portals
- User satisfaction: 95%
- Decommissioned Pega
- Monthly savings: $400,000
Key Insight from Their Team:
"We spent 3 years building what Huddle delivered in 3 weeks"
Making the Right Choice
Choose Pega When:
- You need full BPM/Case Management platform
- Budget exceeds $3M/year
- You have 10+ Pega developers
- 18-month timelines are acceptable
- Complex decisioning is core requirement
Choose Huddle When:
- You need portals (95% of cases)
- You value simplicity over complexity
- Speed to market matters
- Budget consciousness is important
- You use or could use Smartsheet
Break Free from Enterprise Complexity
Join organizations discovering that simple beats complex every time
The best enterprise solution isn't always an enterprise platform