Is Custom Software Right for You? Envative’s New Assessment Tool Helps You Decide
Rochester, NY – Making the choice between building custom software or buying an off-the-shelf solution can feel overwhelming. That’s why the team at Envative has created a free, easy-to-use Build vs. Buy Assessment Tool—designed to take the guesswork out of a decision that has big implications for your business.
Whether you’re launching a startup, leading a product team, or managing IT for a growing company, this tool helps you quickly figure out what kind of software solution actually makes the most sense for your goals, timeline, and budget.
“We talk to business leaders all the time who are stuck asking, ‘Should we build this or just buy something that’s already out there?’” said Craig Lamb, Partner at Envative. “This tool gives you a structured way to think through that choice—and it gives you a clear, personalized recommendation at the end.”
How It Works
In just a few minutes, users answer a series of straightforward questions—no tech jargon required. The tool asks about things like:
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How unique or complex your software needs are
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How fast you need to launch
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What level of customization or integration you might need
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Your budget flexibility
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Long-term plans for scaling
Once you complete the questionnaire, the tool gives you a clear, easy-to-understand result: a recommendation to build a custom solution, buy an existing product—or in some cases, consider a hybrid approach.
Why It Matters
Choosing the wrong software path can lead to wasted time, blown budgets, or solutions that just don’t fit. The Build vs. Buy Assessment Tool is all about helping you avoid those headaches and move forward with clarity.
“It’s not a sales pitch—it’s a helpful guide,” said Lamb. “We genuinely want people to feel empowered to make the best choice for their situation, even if that means buying something off the shelf instead of working with us.”
About Envative
Envative is a Rochester-based software development company that’s been helping businesses turn ideas into powerful digital solutions for over two decades. Their team specializes in custom software for web, mobile, and IoT platforms—and they’re known for being transparent, collaborative, and passionate about solving real business problems.
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About the Author:
Craig Lamb is a co-founder and serves as Chief Information Officer at Envative, a software development company offering custom end-to-end solutions in web, mobile and IoT. With over 25 years of experience in Information Technology leadership, he is a researcher and promoter of new technologies that are leveraged in Envative's custom development efforts. Craig's expertise and keen insights have made him a respected leader and an engaging speaker within the tech industry. His greatest source of professional achievement, however, is on the consultative and technologically advanced business culture that he (along with his business partner, Dave Mastrella) has built and cultivated for more than two decades.