Build vs buy
We check existing products and APIs first. If an off-the-shelf tool fits, we say so. If a lightweight custom app is cheaper long-term, we scope that instead.
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Make the right tech decision before you spend thousands
Independent research, software selection and feasibility analysis. We test options and deliver a plain-English recommendation — not a sales pitch for the most expensive build.
The problem
Vendors sell. Agencies upsell. Someone has to be objective.
Every business hits the same questions: build custom software or buy a SaaS product? Will the new platform talk to the database you already have? Is this app idea even feasible on the budget?
Most vendors will say whatever closes the sale. Large agencies will try to sell a $50,000 custom build when a $50/month tool might do 90% of the job.
CSCentron researches your actual operation, stress-tests the options, and writes a decision you can act on.
What we research
Four common decision points
SaaS and platform selection
CRM, operations tools and databases compared on security, export lock-in, and what they will actually cost in year three.
API and integration scoping
We read the docs, test endpoints and confirm whether two systems can share data before anyone is hired to build a bridge.
Proof of concept
A short technical viability check on libraries, data structures and third-party services before a full build starts.
Pricing
Pay for the decision, not a 40-page slide deck
| Offer | Scope | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Single-tool feasibility | One app concept, one integration, or one build-vs-buy question | From $850 AUD |
| Full tech-stack audit | Operations review, competing platforms and an integration roadmap | From $1,850 AUD |
| Ad-hoc research | Hourly investigation and comparison work | $110 AUD/hr |
No reseller commissions. If the research says you should buy an existing product, that is the recommendation. If it says a CSCentron app is the better path and you hire us to build it, the research fee is credited toward the project.
Have a critical tech decision to make?
Book a feasibility audit. We analyse the requirement, research the options, and give you a recommendation you can take to a partner, a board, or a build.