4 Reasons to Invest in Custom Software Development as a Startup

Choosing the right software acts as a building block for making an organization successful. You may find a huge range of options while looking to invest in software development solutions. Mainly, these are categorized into two options: Off-the-shelf software and customized software. You can choose any one of these options, it's totally up to you. However, what usually happens when a business begins its digital route? Your team will contact someone who is offering commercial off-the-shelf(COTS), ready made software that guarantees high return on investment.

Here comes a million dollar question in my mind. What is the guarantee that these already made technologies will be beneficial for your business in the long run? There's no such thing as one-size-fits-all. Every organization has specialized needs and a specific way of doing business. With ready-made software those needs are going to be unmet, while a custom developed software can be tailored to fit your business without changing your business processes. Custom solutions allow you to do business your way and can help to make your business operations more efficient.?

You may have this misconception that custom made software is high-priced and is only accessible for large or growing companies. Alternatively, software development companies do recognize that startups need to mark their footprints in the market and so they tailor quality, low-cost, custom solutions just for this group.?

Let's discuss how these custom-made or bespoke software prepare your startup for success;

Fewer Complexities:

Being a startup company, there is a lot you have to do. You have to put together a high performance team, ensure productivity and efficiency, work with the marketing team, and above all, make a name for your business. Dealing with the complexities and limitations of a commercial off-the-shore software would be the last thing you would like to do. Moreover, by choosing a COTS solution, you are actually paying for those features that are not required by your business at the moment. Contrarily, by going for custom software, you need not modify your internal processes to adapt the software. Also, fewer features mean faster delivery and saving in your costs. Moreover, the addition of new features is purely your vendor’s responsibility so it will also save your time and effort.

Gives complete Ownership:

Having customized software differentiates your business from your competitors and offers you complete control over your bespoke solutions. They are designed in accordance with your business processes and you are the only one to decide when and where it should be implemented. It makes sure that you stand unique and your competitors don't have the same solution. And the best part is that you are the only one to decide on any features or customizations you may need in the app.

Hassle-Free System Integration:

Initially, you might think that working with different vendors will work for various operations. However, in reality, working with a single tech vendor will help you scale up your business more successfully. Imagine getting stuck between multiple service providers, and you find out that every one of them has its architecture differences, separate development techniques, and changed degrees of implementation support. You might be at risk of losing thousands of dollars. On the other side, bespoke software solutions are designed to accommodate every single facet of your business. This will streamline your business operations and eliminate the need for duplicate data.

Customized user experience:

The customer experience has become the most important factor for businesses in recent years. The international service providers like Netflix and Google have invested more in making their customer experience better. As a startup, you want to build trust, and this can only be done by providing best quality products, services, or solutions. If you want to give exceptional services to your customers and retain them, you also need to invest more in customer experience. Investing your money and energy on custom software solutions will enable you to meet different customers expectations and will not limit you to a certain niche or target audience.?

Conclusion:

No matter whether you own a startup, SMB, or an enterprise, custom software solutions are the need of the hour. TDC is one of the leading Software Development Companies in Pakistan, helping businesses to grow digitally. We have a team of experienced software developers who work hard to deliver the best services and fulfil all the business requirements. Invest in bespoke solutions today to get a huge return on it in the future.