Vendor Evaluation

Pick the right tool or service, negotiate fair terms, and avoid the lock-in traps. Stack-agnostic. Applies to SaaS, infrastructure providers, agencies, and any external dependency.

When to use

• Selecting a tool or vendor for a new need
• Evaluating alternatives to a current vendor
• Build vs buy analysis
• Renewal coming up: should we stay or switch?
• Running a formal RFP or RFI
• Comparing finalists in a vendor selection
• Negotiating a contract
• Assessing vendor risk (financial, security, dependency)

When NOT to use