Buy vs Build

Advantages of Using Edge Impulse

Choosing between building your own edge AI development workflow or using Edge Impulse as a pre-built platform is a critical decision that impacts cost, scalability, and time to market.

With Edge Impulse, you gain the advantage of a proven, scalable solution that eliminates the complexities of in-house development, while providing cost efficiency, faster deployment, and access to expert enterprise-grade support. See all our tiers and features.

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Faster Time to Market

Choose a tried-and-tested enterprise environment. Avoid spending time and effort on building and maintaining your own tech stack.

Scalability

Rely on a platform that can provide you with the resources you need when you need them the most, at the most efficient cost.

Innovation and Reliability

Edge Impulse has been proven to generate production-optimized edge AI solutions for any edge use case.

Flexibility and Integration

Hardware Agnostic

Deploy your Edge Impulse output to any device or silicon.

Integration Capabilities

Seamlessly integrate with existing tools and workflows.

Optimization Features

Powerful tools like EON Tuner and EON Compiler allow for hardware-aware optimization of algorithms and one-model deployment to any device. Model metrics provide detailed insights on model accuracy, resource usage, and inference speed.

Pricing Advantages

Cost Efficiency and Predictability

Reduce total cost of ownership by eliminating the need for in-house development and maintenance teams, leading to more predictable budgeting.

Risk Mitigation

Lower the risks associated with software development projects, such as delays, cost overruns, and technical debt.

Avoidance of Hidden Costs

Sidestep unforeseen expenses related to software development, such as licensing fees, recruitment costs, and infrastructure investments.

Support, Expertise, and Community

Comprehensive Training and Documentation

Access extensive resources to help your team understand and maximize the use of the software.

Dedicated Customer Support

Access our solutions team for troubleshooting, guidance, and best practices to maximize use of the Edge Impulse platform for your edge AI algorithms.

Access to Specialized Expertise

Leverage our team's deep knowledge and experience in edge AI technologies, which might be costly or difficult to replicate internally.

User Community and Ecosystem

Join a thriving developer community of over 160k developers and access the world's best edge AI silicon and partner ecosystem, offering a wide selection of hardware deployment targets.

Regular Releases and Updates

New Features, Regular Updates, and Maintenance

Receive ongoing software updates, patches, and new features without additional effort on your part.

Future-Proofing

Stay ahead with a solution that evolves with technological advancements and industry trends.

Security and Compliance

Enhanced Security Measures

Benefit from advanced security features, such as SOC2 compliance, GDPR compliance, and customer data oversight.

Compliance with International Standards

Ensure your operations meet global compliance requirements, facilitating easier international expansion.

Intellectual Property Assurance

Avoid potential licensing pitfalls — including GPL compliance — and other IP issues that can arise from developing new technology internally.

Lets You Do Your Thing

Focus on Core Competencies

Allow your team to concentrate on developing your primary business applications, rather than diverting precious resources to develop and maintain AI tooling.