Off-the-shelf vs Custom Web development

[sarika verma]

As one of the best website designing company in Noida, today we discuss the advantages and disadvantages of two main alternatives available for web development – an off-the-shelf software and a customised web development.

Off-the-shelf software
It is a ready-made software solution.

Advantages
● Not Expensive. Costs are shared across a sizeable number of users, so it is always cheaper than building from scratch.
● Plug n Play. Initial setup is all it takes, and you are ready to go.
● Lower Learning Curve and training costs. Software familiarity and availability of online courses and documentation contribute towards lowering the training costs and improve the learning curve.
● Upgrades. Continuous support and development and legacy bug fix through upgrades.
● Community support. Backed by a strong online community with a plethora of articles and forums.
Disadvantages
● Compromise. Compromise on functionalities – Difficult to find a solution which meets all your needs.
● Complicated. The software may include features that are not required, this can make it challenging to learn and use.

Custom-made software
Bespoke software developed exclusively to meet the requirements of a specific business.
Advantages
● Tailor-Made. Developed to meet specific business objectives, ensuring that the software works exclusively as per the requirements.
● Flexible and Better Control. Scalable and offers more flexibility when adding or upgrading features.
● No License Cost. As the owner of the software, there aren’t any licence costs.
● Competitive Edge. Helps to achieve better results with improved performance and better customer satisfaction levels.
Disadvantages
● Time Duration. Depending on the size and complexity of the software, it may take longer to develop.
● Initial development costs. It will cost more initially, as the development costs have to be paid.

About WonderMouse Technologies

We have been designing and building software solutions and websites for organisations, helping them to work more efficiently. As a specialist website developer in Noida – we can develop custom-made software tailored to your business or customise your existing systems to work better.