BlinkFuel vs DIY
Why Building Your Own App Slows You Down
The Core Question. Do you want to?
The DIY Reality (What Most Founders Don’t Expect)
Building a fuel delivery platform isn’t just “an app.”
- Customer apps (iOS + Android)
- Driver apps with GPS and job tracking
- Admin and dispatch dashboards
- Payments, subscriptions, invoicing
- Compliance-ready workflows
- Hosting, security, uptime
- Ongoing bug fixes and updates
What DIY Typically Looks Like
- $150,000–$400,000+ upfront
- 6–18 months before launch
- $60k–$150k/year maintenance
- Founder time spent on tech instead of revenue
- Rewrites when features don’t scale
DIY doesn’t fail fast — it drains momentum slowly.
How BlinkFuel Is Different
BlinkFuel is a purpose-built SaaS platform for on-site fuel delivery businesses. You’re not starting from zero. You’re starting with:
- Proven workflows
- Tested apps
- Real-world refinements
- Predictable costs
BlinkFuel Gives You
- White-label customer & driver apps
- Dispatch, scheduling, fleet tracking, and navigation
- Automated billing and subscriptions
- Admin dashboard
- Integrated website
- Ongoing updates, hosting, and support
All without managing developers.
BlinkFuel vs DIY (Side-by-Side)
| Category | BlinkFuel | DIY Build |
|---|---|---|
| Upfront Cost | ~$11,000* | $150k–$400k+** |
| Time to Launch | Weeks | 6–18+ months |
| Ongoing Costs | $1,100/month* | $60k–$150k+/year** |
| Technical Risk | Low | High |
| Founder Focus | Sales & operations | Dev management |
| Scalability | Built-in | Costly rewrites |
| Speed to Revenue | Fast | Delayed |
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**Competitor pricing and figures (e.g., franchise fees, royalties, and investment ranges) are estimates based on publicly available franchise disclosure summaries, company websites, and business listings as of January 7, 2026. Figures may change and are for illustrative comparison only—not a guarantee of results. Actual costs, terms, and requirements vary by agreement, provider, location, market conditions, and performance. BlinkFuel is an independent SaaS platform, not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with any mentioned competitors. All trademarks and brand names are the property of their respective owners.