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What is Bespoke Software? What are its Advantages and Disadvantages




Nowadays many companies do not opt for custom-made software as they tend to be tailored for specific needs. Instead, they settle for off the shelf software. By using bespoke software businesses can grow, expand and develop.


Let’s dive in and find out if they are made the right choice of neglecting the use of bespoke software.


What is Bespoke software?

Bespoke software in laymen terms is referred to custom software or tailored software solution created for a specific user to satisfy s specific needs.


Much like a bespoke suit, these software solutions are state of the art and tailored to a businesses exact specifications. This software is developed to your precise specifications and is bound to meet all of your business requirements.


These bespoke solutions are even deployed to adapt to your current state of working so that you don’t have to change the way you employ the system.


As this solution is tailored for a particular business and the business owner own the source code, the solution can be easily integrated into other bespoke solutions or packaged software can be used to replace the legacy system and can be updated and expanded in the near future.


Bespoke software is now being used as an alternative to off the shelf software.


Why choose Bespoke software solution?

What you buy is what you get. Since its custom made, which means you can use all the features coupled with the solution.


It is the go-to solution for businesses that want to set themselves apart from the other competitors by creating an ecosystem which is unique to that particular business and which is designed to the optimum efficiency, not relying on the off the shelf solutions that their competitors might be using.


With custom software, you will not be obliged to compromise. Forget about using off the shelf software as gone are the days for “one size fits all”. Bespoke solutions make our business stand out unique from the competition and improve productivity and performance.


Advantages of Bespoke Software

There is numerous software to help businesses improve business intelligence and performance measurement and help you get a competitive edge. In some case, the bespoke software has become the product for the businesses which is not possible with off the shelf software.


  1. State of the art solutions - Imagine buying a suit at a discounted price and we all who have bought suites know that they need adjustment to look good. The same principle applies to the companies using off the shelf solutions, which can be used by many companies and you end up changing your business process to fit the technology rather then the technology adapting to your business. Bespoke software is just like a custom-tailored suit. Fits your business parameters perfectly.

  2. ROI - Yes, bespoke software does involve investment, everything in life comes for a price. However, you can experience the monetary benefits almost immediately. A well-timed and a well-built solution can reap the benefits of saving time/human resources. It can give you a competitive edge by developing better ecosystems than your rivals. It can also form a part of your company’s intellectual property and add value to your business.

  3. Secure - As technology is becoming more accessible to the masses so is the threat of cybersecurity. Hackers know all the loopholes of an off the shelf software and can exploit the weakness of the software solution. On the other hand, a bespoke solution is more secure than then other off the shelf solutions. It can be exploited by your business only, hence reducing the risk of hack and break-ins.

  4. Scalability - If your business is prone to grow and expand in the coming future then off the shelf solutions may not cope up with the ever-changing business ecosystem. Here’s where a bespoke solution can help your business grow and develop as the. The custom software development company offering to develop your solution will also take care of the maintenance and support of the system.

  5. Time-saving - Bespoke software can save the amount of time on software integration and employee training as well as automating and quickening up the critical business process.

Disadvantages of Bespoke Software

There are two main reasons that companies don’t always choose custom software solutions. They are as follows


  1. Initial Cost - The cost upfront is the biggest disadvantage associated with bespoke software. These solutions cost more than that off the shelf solution as they take time a mammoth amount of time and effort to create a masterpiece. However, in the long run, the amount of money you spend developing the solution would be less compared to the amount you will make up of it.

  2. Waiting Time - Bespoke solutions are state of art for your business so it takes time to create a specific fit for your business. In my opinion, it is worth the wait


A bespoke software solution can benefit any business regardless of its time to market or size. However, my companies do not opt it due to the high cost involved or the time is taken for its development. If you are looking for a custom software development company for you bespoke software, tailored for your business, do contact us.

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