Vendor Lock In

+**Vendor Lock In**

+Vendor lock-in describes a situation where a customer is unable to switch to another vendor without significant [Switching Costs](/wiki/switching_costs) or technical disruption. This often stems from reliance on [Proprietary Technology](/wiki/proprietary_technology), creating an enduring dependency.

+## See also

+- [Monopoly](/wiki/monopoly)

+- [Open Standard](/wiki/open_standard)