Build vs. Buy: Calculate the True Cost of a Product Advisor
Building a product advisor in-house requires significant investment in time, budget, and resources. Use this calculator to compare the cost and effort of developing your own solution versus using Crobox’s AI-driven advisor.
Why use this calculator
Get a detailed breakdown of infrastructure, development, and maintenance costs.
Compare development timelines with an out-of-the-box solution.
Make an informed decision on whether to build or buy.
How it works
Answer a few quick questions.
Get an estimate of costs and timelines.
Compare in-house development with Crobox’s solution.
Deliver personalized product recommendations
Find out your potential return on investment with Crobox
The Shoe Finder generated some impressive results. We knew it would ease the shopper’s decision-making, thereby resulting in higher CRO, but the impact on our revenue was something else.
Rick Hoving
Senior eCommerce Manager
That's what also initially attracted me to Crobox; it's visually so much more attractive, both on desktop and mobile, and it aligns well with the rest of the website. It feels like there is an engine behind this tool that is trying to help users find the perfect match.
Olivier Momma
Co-Founder
We wanted to find a lean and simple technology to help us react to the market better. Crobox absolutely met these expectations. Together, we were able to launch something so fast, and from there keep tweaking the finder and optimizing the customer experience.
Claudia Moron
Head of eCommerce
The biggest difference between Crobox and their competitors is how flexible they are, flexibility is crucial because we host different sports and brands on our webshop. With Crobox we can get ahead of our roadmap and make our ideas a reality very fast.
Martin Faith
eCommerce Director
In terms of targeting and engagement, the use of the Crobox buggy finder has enabled us to significantly increase the relevance for visitors of our digital platform. This increased conversion and time-on-site, helping to grow the adoption of online as a channel for orientation and purchase in our category.
