build-vs-buy-analysis

What problem does it solve?

Evaluates whether to build, buy, adopt open-source, rent (SaaS), or use a hybrid approach for a capability, delivering a structured decision framework that yields a scored matrix, a recommendation with rationale, reversal conditions, and Mermaid diagrams for visualization.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Evaluates at least build, buy, non-consumption; includes open-source, rent, and hybrid when relevant.
• Considers 3–5 year TCO, strategic fit, time-to-value, control, risk, switching costs, and opportunity cost.
• Produces a decision matrix, a formal recommendation with rationale, reversal conditions, and Mermaid diagrams for matrix and cost-over-time comparisons.
• Provides a phased approach (setup, option generation, evaluation, TCO, decision, and reporting) to structure the work.

Quick Start

Provide the capability description and constraints, then run the analysis to generate a full decision matrix, recommendation, and supporting diagrams.