But it doesn’t have to be this way.
Custom applications offer significant advantages over out-of-box solutions, especially when businesses require personalized products for better productivity. Here, we give you five benefits of custom applications:
Personalization
Applications aren’t one-size-fits-all, and readymade off-the-shelf products (e.g., WhatsApp, OTT streaming apps, eCommerce Apps) are not suited for business even though they offer certain useful features. Even though such software is common and advantageous, they only provide standard functionality.
High-value startups and businesses look for applications that offer more features such as ok backup cloud options, external threat prevention, macros, plugins, etc. Search personalization is not possible in off-the-shelf software due to the lack of source code access.
A custom application is a tailor-made solution that is unique to your business only. You can personalize almost anything in the interface, from buttons to menus, reports, and plugins as per your needs.
Improves scalability
An application should meet all kinds of challenges, especially when your business is scaling. Off-the-shelf products seem a better choice at the start. But as your company grows and you add more services, it will impact these apps’ performance. The software will not produce and offer new services off the shelf, even when your business does. A custom business application will meet your needs in the long run, and they are easy to scale and maintain.
Provides protection
Off-the-shelf products are mass-produced and are vulnerable to computer viruses, hacking, and other threats. They have several easily exploitable bugs, giving hackers access to your data, which can get stolen or damaged before the developer can release an update for fixing the bug.
Custom apps are tailored for your business, and no other company will be using the same product. Hackers will find it difficult to crack a system made according to your specific needs. If in case a bug is found, your app development company can release a custom update immediately.
Enhances collaboration
As your business grows, you will want to expand. If you are looking to streamline your processes across teams spread in various locations and serve your customers better, a personalized app can help you do both.
Smooth collaboration between employees allows them to work together on projects seamlessly and achieve results within deadlines. Bespoke software will improve communication between employees and enable the team to fast track work. It also allows inter-departmental teams to work together even if they are not present in the same office.
Support and maintenance
Lack of source code access makes it difficult to maintain a readymade software application. If a bug or the developer decides to shut down support for the software, it will throw your business off balance. However, you can control a custom application’s maintenance. You will have access to a technical support team to help you maintain the app and fix issues.
Final thoughts
Customer applications have many benefits, and with businesses getting increasingly complex, customization is becoming the norm. Customization isn’t always expensive; it allows you to reap the benefits without tremendous costs.
With Method Factory, you can turn your application’s vision into reality. We have been helping companies with custom applications for 20 years now. Give us a call at 941.364.8161 to know more.
