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Should You Buy Or Build Your Own Software? 7 Key Questions

It can be difficult to decide between buying software for your business or building your own. This free guide breaks down everything you need to know about the advantages and disadvantages of each option.

Buy vs. Build

What this guide covers

Whether you should buy software or build it yourself depends on a number of variables and the answer is different for everyone. This guide covers seven key questions to ask so that you make the right decision for your organization's wants and needs.

Key questions to ask before choosing to build or buy software

Which software you use, and where it comes from, are increasingly critical questions for organizations. Knowing the right answer means understanding your abilities, your resources, your needs, and your goals.

What problem are we trying to solve?

What are our available technical assets?

What are our available resources?

What kind of training, support, and maintenance will your software require?

What integrations will you need?

How flexible and scalable is your solution?

What risks are involved with your solution?

What is the budget for your solution?

When do you need your solution to be ready?

Make the right software decisions with confidence

Download the guide and ensure that you make the best choice for your organization and your long-term mission.

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