Advantages Of Off The Shelf

Main differences between bespoke.

Advantages of off the shelf.

As it has already been developed and is purchased multiple times the cost is therefore reduced as it is spread. This is because it is a pre made product created for the mass market. As the name suggests off the shelf software is ready to use right from the very beginning. An off the shelf product is usually the cheapest way to purchase a new software solution.

Some even say that at best an off the shelf solution meets only 80 of your needs. Off the shelf software tends to be a cheaper than bespoke development at the initial purchase stage which tends to be the reason why so many companies choose pre configured systems. Typically existing customers are favoured in update pricing. It is a product developed for the mass market which means it is expected to respond to the needs of as many users as possible offering many more features than a bespoke solution would.

They are often available to implement straight away so you can have your team or department using the system within days or weeks. The advantages of off the shelf software initially the cheaper option.