Custom Developed vs SaaS
Are you looking for an online ordering system for your restaurant, supermarket, or retail outlet? Do you want to start selling online instantly?
Not sure whether to develop your own system or go with a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform?
3 Things to consider
Cost
Time
Experience
Cost
Initial Investment
Building Your Own
Project Manager
Front-end developer
Back-end developer
App developer
Quality Assurance
Dev Ops Engineer
Development period
Total Cost
$3000 per month
$1500 per month
$1500 per month
1500 per month
$1000 per month
$1000 per month
6 months
$9,500*6 = $57,000
up to $60,000
Cost
Operational Costs
Build your own
Monthly Maintenance Cost = $2,300
Build your own
Pay as you grow starting from $300 per Month
Covers hosting cost, maintenance cost, 24/7 live chat support
Time
Operational time
Final Thoughts
You should opt for Custom Developed if:
- You are looking for a highly customized ordering system
- Â You are equipped with an in-house IT team
- Â Budget is not a constraint for you
- Â Time to launch is not an issue
- Â If you do not fall under the category of restaurant, supermarket, or retail outlets
You should opt for a SaaS Ordering System if:
- You are looking for a highly customized ordering system
- Â You are equipped with an in-house IT team
- Â Budget is not a constraint for you
- Â Time to launch is not an issue
- Â If you do not fall under the category of restaurant, supermarket, or retail outlets
Conclusion
Looking at the current e-commerce industry dynamics, SaaS platforms like Blink are the most efficient way to scale and manage an online ordering system. Especially for restaurants, supermarkets, and retail brands, innovative feature updates are necessary for an optimized customer experience.
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