Build vs. Buy Idea Management Software

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Should We Build or Buy Idea Management Software?

Your management and software development team have suggested that they can build an innovation platform internally, theoretically saving money versus buying an off-the-shelf platform.

Is this realistic, or are there hidden costs that will drag the project down? Download our Build vs. Buy calculator to assess the cost potential for your organization.

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What's Included in the Build vs. Buy Calculator?

  • Discover hidden costs many miss when building their business case and determine the option that's best for your organization.
  • Customize based on your use case, company size, and adjust for variable costs.
  • Get a side by side comparison of total cost of build vs. buy that you can put directly into your business case.

"Before Ideawake, we built our own homegrown system. After moving to Ideawake, our engagement increased, the process was more flexible, and it was easier to report results to leadership."

navaneeth h

Navaneeth H.

Associate Director of Process Excellence

at Firstsource