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Stop guessing whether to build custom software or buy SaaS. This structured framework with 15 critical questions gives you an objective answer based on your business reality, not vendor promises.
Sometimes your business genuinely doesn't fit the template. Learn when "industry standard" software won't work, how to recognize legitimate uniqueness vs. special snowflake syndrome, and when to build custom.
Before spending $50K+ on custom software, validate your assumptions with a prototype. Learn how to test business logic cheaply, prove value before investing, and de-risk custom development decisions.
Use headless CMS for content management infrastructure, build custom frontend for unique experiences. Learn when this approach works, how to choose headless CMS, and execution best practices.
Building custom software is just the beginning. Ownership means maintenance, updates, security, and evolution. Learn the real ongoing costs and responsibilities of owning custom code.
Start with SaaS to get to market fast, then migrate to custom when you hit scale. Learn how to execute this hybrid strategy without getting trapped, when to make the switch, and avoiding technical debt.