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Should your custom tool run on your systems or ours?

Custom tools can live on your own systems or we can host and run them for you. Here's how to choose.

The short answer

This is a free guide from WL Solutions to help you make a clearer decision before you spend time or money, no signup and nothing to buy.

When we build you a tool, it has to live somewhere. You've got two clean options, and either one works.

Client-hosted (it runs on your stuff)

  • It runs on your own servers, cloud, and accounts.
  • You keep full control and it fits your IT rules.
  • Best when you have IT support or strict data requirements.

We host it (we run it for you)

  • We set it up and keep it running, so you don't have to.
  • Nothing new for your team to manage.
  • Best when you'd rather just use the tool and not think about the tech.

How to pick

It comes down to who you want managing it and any rules about where your data can live. We walk through the trade-offs plainly and help you choose what fits your team, there's no wrong answer, just the right fit.

Common questions

Should your custom tool run on your systems or ours?: common questions

Is this guide free to use?

Yes. Every resource on this site is free. There is no signup, no download wall, and nothing to buy.

Who is WL Solutions?

WL Solutions builds custom software, automations, and integrations for small businesses across Dallas-Fort Worth and East Texas. We fix the process first, then build only what earns its keep.

Can WL Solutions help apply this to my business?

Yes. Email admin@wlsolutionstx.com with the problem you are trying to solve. We scope it at no charge and tell you honestly whether it is worth doing, us or not.

Got something that bugs you?

Tell us the problem that's eating your time. Email us and we'll tell you straight if it's worth fixing, and point you to the best next step, us or not.