Comparison
Siderna vs. other ways to solve this.
No single option wins at everything. Here's how we think about the real strengths and limits of each path.
Siderna (custom software agency)
Strengths
- The system adapts to your real process, not the other way around
- Fixed price in writing, no surprises
- You talk directly to whoever writes the code
- Support and evolution after delivery
Limits
- More expensive than a no-code template for something very simple
- Development timelines are longer than switching on an off-the-shelf tool
Independent freelancer
Strengths
- Can be cheaper per hour
- Direct, flexible relationship
Limits
- Depends on a single person: if they get sick or leave the project, you're left without support
- Rarely comes with a contract, documentation or formal guarantee
- Quality varies a lot from one freelancer to another
No-code tool
Strengths
- Fast to set up and cheap upfront
- Works well for simple, standard processes
Limits
- Breaks down as soon as your process deviates from the standard
- You depend on the limits and pricing of a third party you don't control
- Migrating to something custom later usually costs more than starting there directly
Off-the-shelf / generic ERP software
Strengths
- Battle-tested across many companies, with established support
- A good option if your process is generic and standard
Limits
- You'll end up adapting your business to the software, not the other way around
- You pay for modules you don't use
- Customizing it usually requires expensive consulting on top
In-house team
Strengths
- Full control and accumulated knowledge of the business
- Makes sense past a certain scale
Limits
- High fixed cost: salaries, benefits, team management
- Building and leading a dev team takes time and prior experience
- Doesn't make sense for a one-off project or a small SMB
Why not just use a no-code tool?
For a simple, standard process, you probably should. The problem shows up when your business has particular logic (production formulas, part compatibility, commission rules) the tool doesn't cover and you can't change.
Can I start with a freelancer or a template and migrate to Siderna later?
Yes, that's a valid path and we see it often. The one thing to keep in mind is that migrating data and processes from one system to another has a cost, so the simpler the starting point, the simpler the migration.
Can I combine options — say, one of your products plus custom development?
Yes. Several clients start with one of our products (Bookear, Fabbrica) and later ask us for something custom to cover what the product doesn't.