Normalize the cost
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DealDigg turns software quotes and maintenance agreements into comparable scope, responsibilities, ownership terms, and total cost.
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Clarify monitoring, incidents, security updates, recovery, support, and handoff before failure tests the agreement.
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A price needs scope before it needs an opinion.
DealDigg publishes reproducible calculations and responsibility worksheets for small-business software buyers. It does not invent market rates or provide legal advice.