Build vs. Buy for a Bootstrapped SaaS
Read OriginalThe article explores the 'build vs. buy' dilemma for a bootstrapped SaaS startup (SleepEasy Website Monitor). The author, building in public, analyzes how cost, development time, and opportunity cost influence decisions on whether to build core features from scratch or purchase existing solutions, sharing personal examples from their MVP development journey.
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