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Build once, maintain forever?
Custom-built integrations using internal development resources or consultants.
Overview
Many organizations initially build custom integrations thinking they'll have full control. However, custom development often leads to longer timelines, higher costs, technical debt, and ongoing maintenance burden that diverts resources from core business activities.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | New Odyssey | Custom Development |
|---|---|---|
| Time to Value | 6 weeks | 6-18 months |
| Flexibility | High | Unlimited |
| Maintenance Burden | Platform handles | Very High |
| AI Capabilities | Native | Must build |
| Total Cost | Predictable | High ongoing |
Why Teams Switch to New Odyssey
- Custom integrations too expensive to maintain
- Key developers leaving organization
- Need to move faster than custom allows
- Want AI capabilities without building
- Technical debt becoming unmanageable
Custom Development Works Best For
- Truly unique requirements
- Organizations with large dev teams
- When platform solutions don't fit
Consider New Odyssey Instead When
- Standard integration patterns
- Quick time to value needs
- Resource-constrained teams