An experienced software development company will be able to advise a client business on whether their demands can be met through acquiring a CotS (Commercial off the Shelf) software package or whether their requirements can only be met by a bespoke application software solution.
Businesses can be wary about the likely custom software development cost as compared to a commercially available option, but a bespoke application may not necessarily come with a price tag that is excessively more expensive. For instance, CotS packages from some vendors can involve significant up-front licensing costs as well as not being totally fit for purpose when it comes to the client’s specific requirements.