| Initial Investment | High upfront capital required | No upfront cost, pay monthly |
| Cash Flow Management | Large initial expense strains budget | Smooth cash flow with predictable monthly expense |
| Technology Obsolescence | Hardware becomes outdated quickly | Access to latest technology anytime |
| Maintenance & Repairs | Company bears cost of maintenance and repairs | Fully maintained, AMC and replacement support included |
| Asset Depreciation | Equipment value decreases over time | No depreciation; equipment returned after use |
| Scalability | Difficult and expensive to scale quickly | Instantly scale up/down as per business need |
| Flexibility | Fixed purchase; difficult to return or upgrade | Upgrade/downgrade configuration on-demand |
| Inventory & Asset Management | Requires internal tracking and management | Managed and tracked by StartupB |
| Resale Hassles | Needs resale effort or e-waste management | No resale or disposal burden |
| IT Team Load | More workload on internal IT teams | Reduced burden; quick setup and support by StartupB |
| Time to Deployment | Time needed for purchase, setup, and installation | Fast delivery, ready-to-use systems |
| Project-based Needs | Costly and inefficient for short-term usage | Ideal for short-term, seasonal, or pilot projects |
| Minimum Quantity | Usually needs bulk purchase | Even 1 device can be rented |
| Tax Complexity | Complex depreciation and capital accounting | Simple rental expense with clear invoicing |
| Budget Planning | Fluctuating costs with upgrades/repairs | Predictable budgeting with fixed monthly rentals |
| Vendor Lock-in Risk | Long-term purchase dependency | No long-term commitment required |
| Downtime Impact | Replacement and repair takes time | Immediate replacement ensures business continuity |
