Clone script with modification or Bespoke?

Discussion in 'PHP' started by dayvo, Jan 13, 2012.

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    Hello,

    Just wanted to grasp the general opinion of others. Whats the better way to go about this, in terms of immediate cost and also forward planning.

    Buying a clone script and paying to have the required modifications coded OR paying for a bespoke script from the beginning?

    The clone will obviously be cheaper but potentially will break the modifications once the developers release updates. Bespoke will be a much larger startup cost and will probably not be updated as regular as a clone..

    What would you do?

    Thanks!
     
    dayvo, Jan 13, 2012 IP
  2. stephan2307

    stephan2307 Well-Known Member

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    I would always go for bespoke. Then you know that all code is yours and are in control of it.
     
    stephan2307, Jan 13, 2012 IP
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    Bespoke will ensure that the software will work exactly how you need it to. Clone will be a clone and not tailor made to your needs.
     
    HuggyEssex, Jan 13, 2012 IP