Software guides: pricing, selection and comparison
Guides we have written on budget, selection and contracts before you commission software. They are prepared by Pan Innovation House, and the date each one was last updated is shown in the list below.
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Custom Software Pricing 2026
How much does custom software cost? 2026 cost drivers, estimated ranges by line item, off-the-shelf versus custom, and TCO. We explain the logic, not hide it.
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Off-the-Shelf ERP or Custom Software?
When is an off-the-shelf ERP (Logo, Mikro, Netsis, SAP) right and when is custom software? A criteria-based matrix on cost, fit, integration and lock-in.
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How to Write a Software RFP + Template
How do you write a software RFP? The sections a solid tender document needs, the most common mistakes and a downloadable template for CIOs and owners.
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Software Maintenance and Support Contracts
What happens after software goes live? Annual maintenance, monthly engineering capacity and on-demand work compared, plus response versus resolution time.
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WMS or ERP Inventory Module? Decision Guide and Checklist
WMS or your ERP's inventory module? Decision thresholds for product range, order lines, bin locations, batch and expiry, handheld scanning and multiple sites.
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Can I Turn My Website into an App? PWA, WebView or Native
Can a website become a mobile app? PWA, a WebView wrapper, a React Native or Flutter app, or a no-code tool, with the App Store and Google Play rules.
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