Custom software vs. generic software
We're not comparing against any specific brand. We're comparing two ways to solve the same problem: building the exact solution for your operation, or adapting yourself to an off-the-shelf system.
This table describes typical patterns of generic or "off-the-shelf" software (standard SaaS) in general — it doesn't point to or compare against any specific brand. Every provider varies.
How it adapts
Contreras Code — custom-built
Adapts to how you already work — you don't change your flow
Generic off-the-shelf software
You adapt to whatever modules the app already has
Price
Contreras Code — custom-built
Quoted based on the real financial impact of the problem
Generic off-the-shelf software
Fixed plan with features you don't always use
Implementation
Contreras Code — custom-built
We stay with you until your team runs it independently
Generic off-the-shelf software
Generic tutorial and you're on your own
Code and data
Contreras Code — custom-built
Yours at close, no licenses tying you down
Generic off-the-shelf software
You depend on the vendor as long as you pay the license
Scaling
Contreras Code — custom-built
We add modules only once you've seen the value of the last one
Generic off-the-shelf software
Contract with every module bundled from day one
Support
Contreras Code — custom-built
You talk directly to whoever built your system
Generic off-the-shelf software
Ticket to a generic call center
Migrating your data
Contreras Code — custom-built
Included in the implementation
Generic off-the-shelf software
On you to figure out
Before you commit
Contreras Code — custom-built
Free 15-minute audit before any quote
Generic off-the-shelf software
Sales demo and contract before you know if it fits
| Contreras Code — custom-built | Generic off-the-shelf software | |
|---|---|---|
| How it adapts | Adapts to how you already work — you don't change your flow | You adapt to whatever modules the app already has |
| Price | Quoted based on the real financial impact of the problem | Fixed plan with features you don't always use |
| Implementation | We stay with you until your team runs it independently | Generic tutorial and you're on your own |
| Code and data | Yours at close, no licenses tying you down | You depend on the vendor as long as you pay the license |
| Scaling | We add modules only once you've seen the value of the last one | Contract with every module bundled from day one |
| Support | You talk directly to whoever built your system | Ticket to a generic call center |
| Migrating your data | Included in the implementation | On you to figure out |
| Before you commit | Free 15-minute audit before any quote | Sales demo and contract before you know if it fits |
Which one do you pick?
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