Guides architectural and procurement decisions using total cost of ownership analysis, vendor evaluation scorecards, and migration planning.
The Build vs Buy Decision Framework skill equips Claude with a structured methodology for evaluating whether to develop custom software or purchase third-party solutions. It provides comprehensive TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) models, weighted vendor evaluation scorecards, and integration risk assessments to ensure data-driven decision-making. Whether you are comparing SaaS providers or justifying internal development, this skill generates the documentation, financial projections, and migration roadmaps needed to align stakeholders and minimize long-term technical debt.
Key Features
015-Year TCO Analysis for build vs. buy scenarios
02Integration Risk & Complexity Matrix
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04Structured Migration Phase Planning
05Vendor Lock-in & Data Portability Assessment
06Weighted Vendor Evaluation Scorecards
Use Cases
01Conducting technical due diligence and feature-fit analysis for enterprise SaaS vendors
02Evaluating whether to build a custom auth service or buy a third-party identity provider
03Creating a standardized decision record for internal architectural reviews