Often people get confused to go with a customized solution or a readymade solution due to some reasons, and they miss the charm of each approach due to lack of money or shortage of time.
Let's see one by one what is the customized solution and what is the readymade solution, how they are different from each other, and what are Pros and Cons for each of them.
Let's see one by one what is the customized solution and what is the readymade solution, how they are different from each other, and what are Pros and Cons for each of them.
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Readymade Solution v/s Customized Solution
A readymade solution is a solution that is ready to work after a few installation processes, this is a one-to-many approach. In the readymade solution, the makers use their market research, trend, history, etc., and they build up a solution with the same problem based on some hypotheses for all users.
A customized solution is a solution that will be implemented according to your need, problem, budget, and choice. This solution is very niche and specific according to a single (concerned) organization or department based on stakeholders (users') problems, and capacity.
Let's check some important points on a Readymade Solution and Customized Solution.
One-To-Many v/s Autonomy - Only for you
A readymade solution is not made only for one organization or for any specific problems, it's a kind of solution based on some hypothesis, trends, and problems. This isn't a solution for your organization only, this is a solution for many organizations globally, that fit under the same frame of some concerns.
A customized solution isn't for all or many organizations, it's very niche and specific and is based on some stakeholders' needs and requirements, This solution will be implemented from the scratch. You would have a copyright on this solution.
Static Model v/s Flexible Model
A readymade model is very static, it can't be changed according to your need or any specific demand, This model can be hectic sometimes because you have to manage your process according to the tool and the tool's model.
A customized model is always flexible, you have all rights to change or claim it, and you can change the working and functioning model of the solution, and even you can switch the technology or platforms too.
Standard Needs v/s Your Need
A readymade solution can work on the same type of needs and problems, in case your problem or need is different, it can't be changed because so many other organizations are using the same tool and features, once it is upgraded, it will reflect for all users.
A customized solution can work on various problems and need, depending on how you customized that, it is not constant because various accounts can have different problems or need, and we can fix and change the features according to the problems and need.
Limited Integration v/s Unlimited Integration
With a readymade solution, you can't integrate any database or software with a readymade solution except a few options provided by the readymade tool, sometimes this can be difficult, because if there is any change in your plan for other tools or technology, then you can't integrate with a readymade solution if the readymade solution doesn't provide the option of the same technology for integration.
With a customized solution, you can integrate any data source or software with your customized application sometimes with connectors, sometimes directly but all integrations are possible. Hence if there is any change in your plan for other tools or technology, then you can easily go for integration with a new source.
Fixed Functionality v/s Opened Functionality
Functionalities are always fixed in the readymade solution, sometimes it's more than your expectations and sometime it can't be up to your expectations. Such a problem of any readymade solutions irritates users, and they try to switch the platform with matching functionalities with the requirements, needs, and comfort.
But functionalities are always opened according to your need and demand, you can take that on any level, encrypted, or with any new feature. This feature always keeps a bond with your users and the tool or solution.
Budget
A readymade solution doesn't need a big budget initially if you have limited users. Whether you have many users and you are planning for the long term, then a readymade solution can be more costly than a customized solution, due to its recurring cost model.
A customized solution you have to start from scratch, and the budget will always depend on your requirements and needs, it can save money if you don't want unnecessary features with the solution, and there is no recurring cost.,
Recurring Cost v/s One-Time Cost
This is the biggest drawback of a readymade solution, and that's why medium and big-size enterprises always prefer a customized solution. The recurring cost you have to pay on a monthly, annual basis according to the number of users, the cost will be increased as many as users will be added.
This is the biggest advantage of a customized solution, and this is why it becomes the first choice of medium and big-size enterprises. You just need to pay only once while implementation, thereafter you don't need pay for that, In case you want to increase the number of users, you just need to have some space and you can create as many as user accounts you want to add without any single extra penny.
Pay For Unnecessary Features v/s No Unnecessary Features
In the readymade model, you have to pay for unnecessary features, even if you are not using those features,
But with the customized model, you created and add the feature that you want, and you don't need to pay extra for unnecessary features.
No More UI Options v/s UI With Your Choice
With the readymade solution, you don't have many User-Interface or design options, but some limited options, and somewhere there is no UI option for users.
But with the customized solution, you can select the UI designs, colors, themes, visualization, etc. according to your comfort and culture.
No Reliability and Scalability v/s More Reliability and Scalability
The readymade solution is fixed, in terms of UI, Space, Features, Functionalities, etc. It can be changed until the developers find huge customer demand or trends. In case the customer wants to add more features to the solution, the readymade solution can't provide that feature for you only.
On another side, the customized solution is reliable and scalable, you can make it change according to you, or according to your new need or demand. It can be easily restructured or add on new features.
Less Data Security v/s More Data Security
With the readymade solution, you are working on a third-party or solution maker's server, and your all information can access easily, in-case the readymade solution doesn't have a good security system, then hackers also can get that information from there.
But with the customized solution your information or data is more secure, due to your own space or credentials. You can get on-premise or a cloud-based space, it's very secure and encrypted.
Less Control v/s More Control
You have no super admin control if you are using a readymade solution until you have the white-labeled solution, but still, it will be required APIs and time-to-time upgrades.
On other hand, you have all control over the customized solution, everything will be done under the boundaries, and you can edit, restructure, reform, and you can add or remove easily.
No Maintenance Cost v/s Maintenance Cost
With a readymade solution, you don't need to pay for maintenance costs, this can advantage of a readymade solution. The solution is responsible to pay for maintenance by itself.
But with a customized solution, you have to pay time-to-time for the maintenance if it's required, but usually, hardly after so many months or years, it will be needed.
More Dependency v/s Fewer Dependencies
With the Readymade solution, you have all dependencies on another team for any fix-up or troubleshooting, you have to wait and wait, sometimes it wastes a lot of time, and time is money, my friend.
But, with the customized solution, you don't have any such dependencies, you have all access to fixing and troubleshooting.
User Training
User training is mandatory for both solutions, without user training can't use the solution easily, but just because you are aware of the scope of the work by customized solution, so it is easy to learn and adapt.
Low Speed v/s High Speed
The readymade solution is a one-to-many solution, sometime many users across multiple locations use the server at the same time which makes it slow.
But the customized solution is always fast than a readymade solution due to a limited number of users on the server at the same time.
Cost Increment v/s Same Cost
Just because with the readymade solution there would be some recurring costs, which can be increased time-to-time, as well as with the government policies, the taxes also can be increased.
But the customized solution has a one-time cost model, so there is no scope for cost increment or tax increment.
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