When Should Your Company Develop Its Own Software?

Engineering Insights

April 29, 2025
Pete Whiting
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When Should Your Company Develop Its Own Software?

Creating your own custom software to bring innovation to your market or to create more efficient operations can be a strong growth driver. But the buy-it vs. build-it decision is a critical one. If buying the software you need just isn't possible, building it may make sense. But there's no denying that's a challenging path, and before you build, make sure you understand the real costs to succeed over the long term, and only embark on those code-writing efforts you're sure your business is capable of either on its own or with an experienced custom software developer.

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