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"Build, Don't Buy" AI Agents: A Practitioner's Guide to Replacing SaaS

DEV.to AIΒ·April 23, 2026

The traditional 'build vs. buy' software decision has been significantly altered by AI agents, making custom-built solutions potentially more cost-effective than SaaS for specific tasks. This shift necessitates a new decision framework for businesses, moving away from the old rule of buying for non-core competencies.

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