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^ this. A custom bike is a once-in-a-lifetime thing (in fact most of us won't get even one). Spend the time and money to do it right.
I tried online fitting after I acquired/built 3 bikes in a couple of years. I think their value is limited because the measurements can be tricky to take (locating body landmarks and measuring them accurately is difficult). They also don't take account of flexibility etc. On top of all that, at the end you may be offered 3 different but equally valid "fits" depending on your riding style and intentions for the bike. As a result, the output of an online fit is probably no more valuable than simply using a bike you currently like as your template.