Off-the-Shelf vs Custom Software: The Real Three-Year Cost
A subscription looks cheaper than a build in month one. Here is how to add up what off-the-shelf software really costs a growing Kenyan business over three years.
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A subscription looks cheaper than a build in month one. Here is how to add up what off-the-shelf software really costs a growing Kenyan business over three years.
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