At what point does bespoke software become a better investment than off-the-shelf tools?
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Angemeldet seit: 02.01.2023 Beiträge: 13 |
Our business has gradually accumulated several different SaaS products, spreadsheets, and manual processes. While everything technically works, we're spending more and more time moving data between systems and dealing with limitations. For companies that eventually invested in bespoke software, what was the tipping point? Did the custom solution save enough time and money to justify the initial investment, and what would you do differently if starting over? | |
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Angemeldet seit: 03.01.2023 Beiträge: 10 |
Jumping in on this older post—I’ve been exactly where you are. The tipping point for me was when manual data shuffling cost more than a developer’s salary. Have you tracked how many hours your team loses each week? That number usually makes the decision clear. | |
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Angemeldet seit: 03.01.2023 Beiträge: 9 |
For us, the tipping point came when manual fixes ate more hours than a developer would. We started with small automations at redeagle.tech, which handled data transfers between our tools for a fixed £2,000. It freed up a full day each week, and we scaled from there. Their transparent pricing and support made the investment feel safe. | |