Build vs buy: how to decide for your business
The question is rarely 'can we build it' but 'is this a part of the business that makes us different'.
BuyBuild
Speed
Fast to adopt
Slower, but shaped to you
Differentiation
Same tool your competitors use
Can encode how you win
Integration
Limited to what is offered
Connect anything with an API
Long-term cost
Subscription, often per user
Maintenance plus new features
Risk
Vendor changes or shuts down
Delivery and maintenance rest with you and your team
Choose buy if
- The function is common to all businesses, such as accounting
- You need it running immediately
Choose build if
- The process is core to how you earn
- Off-the-shelf tools force costly workarounds
Our take: Buy commodities, build differentiators. If you are unsure, start by buying and note where it hurts.
Questions, answered
Can we start with a small build?
Yes. An MVP covering the most painful workflow is usually the best way to test the idea.
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