Is customization expensive? Think twice

Custom-made versus standard

When choosing new software, many companies compare customized solutions with standard solutions. It is noticeable that decision makers within an organization are often reluctant to tailor made solutions. After all, you have to build a customized solution from scratch. Moreover, there is the idea that an off-the-shelf solution, which so many companies are already working with, should be good. This is certainly the case, but especially when it comes to processes that are not part of your core activities, such as an HR or CRM system, accounting software or an office application. No one would even dare to build a solution like Microsoft 365 or Salesforce.

Distinctiveness requires a distinctive solution

But what about when it comes to your core processes, where your distinctive character lies? There it is a little more nuanced. Some companies also opt for a standard solution, thinking: “Seventy percent is sufficient, but we will adapt that thirty percent to our specific situation.” Others are even adapting their business processes to make the standard solution work. This generally causes complicated hassle and a waste of — a lot, a lot — of time, energy and money. Adapting a standard solution often takes more time and effort than building an application from the ground up. Provided you do that with low-code.

Low-code versus high-code: 10 benefits of low-code

If you then choose a customized solution, you still have an important decision to make: do you opt for a traditional programming solution (high-code) or go for low-code? Here are ten reasons why it's smart to choose low-code.

1. Custom low-code applications are faster and easier to develop than high-code solutions.
2. This means they are cheaper to develop and implement.
3. Low-code custom applications require fewer special skills and knowledge to develop and manage.
4. This means they are cheaper to maintain and update.
5. Custom low-code applications are more flexible and can be adapted more easily to changing needs and circumstances.
6. This means that they are less likely to become obsolete and last longer.
7. Custom low-code applications can be more easily integrated with existing IT systems and infrastructure.
8. This means that they are less disruptive and there are fewer costs for transitioning to the new solution.
9. Custom low-code applications are easier to share and use by different departments and teams within a company.
10. This means that they offer a better guarantee for the investment and that they pay back more quickly.

More freedom

Another important advantage is that there are several low-code developers in the market. Suppose you're going to work with us. We develop applications with the OutSystems platform. More and more software companies are working with OutSystems. If you are not satisfied with us — which, of course, we can't imagine — you can always switch to another implementation partner. In fact, with high-code, you are always stuck with the virtual “thoughts” of a programmer. My partner Richard already wrote about that dependency. rather a blog. This is almost not the case with low-code. And should you want to return to Quatronic in the future — which we can well imagine — our door is always open for you.

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Are you curious about how low-code can transform your organization and what we can do for you? Then contact me by mail or give me a call on 06 48 28 35 64.

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