According to the latest data, 91% of small and 88% of medium-sized businesses use at least one open-source technology. And it’s no surprise.
For those who don’t want to shell out thousands of pounds for enterprise-grade software and licences, open-source lowers barriers to entry and provides high-quality business solutions without the upfront cost.
In fact, the average business would spend 3.5x more on software costs if it wasn’t for open-source alternatives. That’s a serious saving for any business, especially SMEs.
Of course, if it sounds too good to be true, it usually is. While open-source may be cheaper as an upfront cost, and often more flexible, it comes with a catch… complexity.
Cost through complexity
When building your business around open-source technologies there are inevitably complexities around compatibility, management, and development. Whereas enterprise-grade and off-the-shelf solutions come pre-packaged and ready to use, the flexible nature of open-source can be both a blessing and a curse.
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