Custom Software Development is often required by small businesses in many scenarios,either there is
no off the shelf solution available in market or if its available it dosen't fit requirements entierly.
Below is a chart where we have tried to explain the pro's and con's of custom development to off-shelf solution.
| Feature |
Custom Software Solution |
Off-Shelf Solution |
| Cost |
High Initial Cost |
Low Initial Cost |
| On-Going Cost |
Low Maintenance Cost |
Could be High, depends upon resources available
in market who know the product. |
| Licsensing Cost |
None |
Could be high |
| Adding features |
Cost effective |
High on Cost and also depends if product
allows you to alter the code. |
| Service |
Prompt |
Prompt |
| Bugs Fixing |
Instant |
Usually bug fixes are released on a particular schedule |
Your descion can sometimes be easy and difficult at other times, if you need no customization and just
what the product offers then Off-Shelf solutions are the best,But if you need custimization and changes to a
good extent then always go for custom software development.
If you have requirement for a Custom Software solution, please send us the details via our Contact Us page,
if you are not certain of your requirements,we will always assist you to form the precise requirements for your application development.
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