We deal with a number of business needs from website development to software. Therefore, each project is unique in its own sense. Developing software applications or custom software applications is part of our regular routine. In addition we also work on generic software products. These come with an easy to use interface to make them convenient for a large number of people to use. In this article we will understand the difference between generic software and customized software applications.
Generic Software Products
As the name suggests, Generic Software Products are pre-built software applications that many can use. These applications serve a wide range of businesses and industries. For example Microsoft Office and Google Chrome. Similarly we have sales team management software to manage sales teams of different companies. Billing software and client management software are also similar applications available on sale. You can use them in many different industries and businesses. You get a simple to use software that makes your life easier.
Developing generic software
Designing generic software applications is not an easy task. There is a lot of research involved because we are not dealing with an individual client. For example: every company has a sales team (small or large) and the requirements are also different. When designing a software for sales, we look for the most common problems that sales teams face. Then we research possible solutions that ultimately convert into a meaningful document with a list of features that the software must have.
The cost of generic software is much higher than customized software because this will help a large number of clients. But the good thing is that the cost is shared among multiple users. The software company bears the initial cost of research, UI design, cost of development and ultimately the cost of testing.
Once the software is ready for sale, the company sets a price that the end user can afford. It takes a few years to reach break-even cost. Ultimately some software applications do generate good profits in the long run.
Customized Software Applications
Customized software applications or customer software is linked with specific needs. For example, you are running a consultancy and you need a specific software for taking interviews. The interview requirements change with every job. Therefore, you need specialized software. We can design that for you. All you need to do is share your software requirements with us. Our team will get in touch with you.
Developing custom software
Custom software applications solve a specific problem or purpose. In addition, they are also limited to the specific organization. For example, if organization A designs custom software then organization B cannot use it because the requirement may be different. The software company will take all the requirements in advance to make sure the development flows smoothly. In addition, mostly there is just one client for this software.
Cost of development is also high for the client because the software development company may not be able to sell the software to other companies due to its nature.