// insights
Field notes on building software
Engineering-grade guidance on the decisions behind custom software and AI systems.
Custom software vs SaaS: a total-cost decision framework
When buying SaaS beats building custom software and when it quietly stops making sense: a practical framework covering fit, per-seat math, integration debt, and exit risk.
July 15, 2026RAG platform vs custom RAG build: which fits your business data?
An engineering comparison of off-the-shelf RAG platforms and custom retrieval builds: cost structure, data control, accuracy on messy data, and when each wins.
July 15, 2026Development retainers vs fixed-price programs: what serves an enterprise better?
Why Triton Foundry does not sell hourly retainers: a comparison of hour-block retainers and fixed-price development programs, and what disciplined ongoing engineering should look like.
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