Total Cost of Ownership: Complete 5-Year Analysis of White Label vs Custom Exam Platforms
Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis is essential for making informed decisions about exam platforms. This comprehensive 5-year analysis reveals the true long-term costs of white label vs custom development solutions. Understanding TCO TCO Components Initial Costs: Development/setup Infrastructure Training Migration Ongoing Costs: Maintenance Support Updates Infrastructure Staff Hidden Costs: Opportunity costs Risk costs Switching costs Lost revenue Custom Development TCO Year 1 Costs Development: Planning: $20,000 - $40,000 Development: $300,000 - $500,000 Testing: $30,000 - $60,000 Deployment: $20,000 - $40,000 Subtotal: $370,000 - $640,000 Infrastructure: ...