Build vs Buy vs AI Calculator
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Input feature complexity, team size, and timeline to get a recommendation on whether to build custom, buy SaaS, or automate with AI.
A decision tool for product teams and founders facing the classic build-vs-buy question — with AI as a third option. Enter the feature complexity, your team size and skill set, timeline pressure, and budget constraints. The calculator weighs the trade-offs and recommends an approach with reasoning: build custom for full control, buy a SaaS tool for speed, or use AI to automate the workflow entirely. Includes cost and timeline estimates for each path.
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