What CRACTT weighs
Total cost of ownership
Purchase price plus fees, maintenance, subscriptions, insurance, and consumables.
Break-even point
How many months until the pricier-up-front option becomes the cheaper one.
Time horizon
The answer flips depending on how long you'll actually keep or use it.
Cash flow
Whether the better long-run option is affordable this month.
FAQ
- What numbers do I need?
- Rough prices are fine. CRACTT fills typical ranges and flags anything it estimated.
- Can it compare more than two options?
- Yes — list them all and you'll get a side-by-side with a recommendation.
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