Strategy & Prioritization

Demonstrates: TCO Analysis | Strategic Sourcing

Build vs Buy Decision Matrix

Compare supplied financial assumptions separately from a transparent strategic model.

Free. No signup. No data collection.

When to use this tool

Use Build vs Buy Decision Matrix when you're deciding whether to build a capability in-house or buy a vendor solution and need a 5-year cost comparison to back up the recommendation.

Sample input and output

Input: Build costs (dev time, maintenance) and buy costs (licensing, implementation) over a 5-year horizon.

Output: A total cost of ownership comparison, a savings percentage, and a strategic fit assessment.

Who this helps

Product Owners, Product Managers, and BAs making prioritization and trade-off calls — plus hiring managers assessing strategic thinking.

Try Another Tool
Output options: Generate results, then download a PDF/export where supported, send the results to email, or continue through related tools in the same workflow.

Related reading for this workflow

Backlog Prioritization: RICE vs WSJF vs MoSCoW What Product Owners Should Clarify Before Sprint Planning Building the Wrong Thing Perfectly
← B2B Client Onboarding Checklist All Tools Sprint Capacity Planner →

Want this applied to your team?

The thinking behind this tool comes from real enterprise delivery experience.

If your team is dealing with requirements misalignment, backlog debt, or stakeholder chaos — that's a conversation worth having. 15 minutes, no pitch deck.

Hire me →

Project Note & Disclaimer: CatalystAgile is a product of human-led product strategy and AI-assisted implementation. The workflows, product requirements, acceptance criteria, validation approach, and UI/UX decisions were directed by the creator; LLMs assisted with implementation. This software and its outputs are provided “as is” without warranty of any kind. The outputs are for educational and informational purposes only and do not constitute professional business, financial, or legal advice. By using these tools, you agree that the creator assumes no liability for any business decisions, damages, or losses resulting from their use.