An auto parts startup faces a dilemma: order custom development from scratch or choose a ready-made platform? Practice shows — for most startups, the answer is obvious.

Time to Market

Custom development takes 3 to 12 months. A ready-made platform — 1 to 4 weeks. While your competitor is still setting up their design, you're already selling.

Cost

Building from scratch costs from $10,000 to $50,000+. A platform — a subscription from $100/month. For a startup with a limited budget, the choice is clear.

Support and Updates

With a custom solution, you depend on the developer. With a platform — you get updates automatically, and support handles problems for you.

When Custom Is Justified

If you have a specific business process that no platform supports, or you already have million-dollar turnover — then custom development is justified as an investment.