Custom integrations
Custom
Custom integrations
Custom integrations are purpose-built connections—APIs, webhooks, queues, and small services in Node.js or Python—when off-the-shelf iPaaS hits a wall. PMD designs and builds these for reliability, observability, and ownership. Choose this when uniqueness, volume, or compliance demands it.
Best for: Organizations with unique systems, high volume, or compliance needs that SaaS connectors cannot cover cleanly.
Pros
- Fits exact business rules
- Full control of data flow and hosting
- Can be more economical at high volume
- Observable with proper logging/metrics
- Composes with Make/n8n at the edges
Cons
- Requires engineering and maintenance
- Longer initial delivery than Zap templates
- You own uptime and versioning
Pricing
Starting at: Project-based (scoped engagement)
Note: Hosting, monitoring, and change requests are part of TCO—not just build fees.
Technical Details
Learning Curve
Complex
Setup Time
Weeks
Integration Difficulty
Advanced
Any system with an API or file/EDI interface—ERPs, CRMs, payment processors, warehouses—typically using Node.js, Python, webhooks, and queues; often orchestrated alongside Make or n8n.
PMD Expert Assessment
This is the core of PMD’s delivery when Zapier/Make are not enough. We specify contracts, idempotency, retries, and runbooks so integrations survive real traffic. Many clients keep Make for long-tail apps and reserve custom services for the critical path.
How PMD Can Help
- Integration architecture and ADRs
- Node.js / Python service development
- Observability and error handling
- Handoff documentation and training