Comparison table across the four main routes
| Element | Native SharePoint | Full custom | Hybrid | In-a-box product |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| User experience | Good | Strong | Good / strong | Strong |
| Feature set | Incomplete | Complete | Incomplete / complete | Complete |
| Comms & engagement | Incomplete | Complete | Incomplete / complete | Complete |
| Branding options | Limited | Very flexible | Flexible | Flexible |
| Implementation cost | Low | High | Medium | High |
| Total cost of ownership | High | Very high | High | Medium |
| Implementation speed (MVP) | Quick | Slow | Medium | Quick |
| Level of technical debt | None | High | Medium | None |
| Scalability | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| Maintenance effort | High | High | Medium | Low |
| Technical knowledge required | High | High | High | Low |