Guides
Before you build.
Honest answers to the questions that come before a software project, including when the right answer is not to hire us.
- Custom dashboard, Power BI or Retool? An honest decision guideCustom dashboard, Power BI or Retool? A plain decision guide to licensing models, refresh limits, external users, lock-in and when each is the right call.9 min read
- Zapier, n8n or custom automation: when to graduateZapier, n8n or custom code? How the pricing models differ, where each one breaks, and the signals that tell you it is time to move your automations up a level.9 min read
- Studio, freelancer or in-house team: how to choose for your buildShould you hire a software studio, a freelancer or build an in-house team? A plain comparison of cost, speed, risk and ownership, and when each option wins.9 min read
- Loan origination to collections: the anatomy of a lending platformThe modules, data model and ledger behind a lending platform, from application and credit decisioning to collections, plus when to build or buy a loan system.11 min read
- White-labelling a fintech platform: tenancy, theming and complianceHow to white-label a fintech platform: tenancy models, theming and custom domains, per-tenant configuration, isolation, audit, compliance and onboarding.10 min read
- Taking over a codebase another team started: a 10-point reviewInheriting software from another team or vendor? A 10-point review covering access, builds, tests, security, data, observability and cost, plus when to rebuild.10 min read