DRV10983: Looking for sensorless BLDC driver with integrated controller and external FETs

Hi,

I need a sensorless BLDC motor driver that can do soft start for a high inertia load and handle up to ~10A.  The DRV10983 did exactly what I want, except it couldn't handle enough power.  When I look for solutions with external FETs, they also seem to require external microcontrollers, a level of complexity and cost I'd rather avoid.  Since the DRV10983 does everything I want except drive external FETs (for ~$2) I don't see why the next step up requires a $2-3 driver, plus FETs, plus an almost $10 microcontroller.  Is there anything in between that I'm missing?  Thanks.