Custom code vs SDL Content Porter
For import and export functionality, you can code against the Import and Export service, or you can use the Content Porter capability of SDL Web. Depending on your specific business situation, you may prefer one or the other.
| Business consideration | Custom code | Content Porter |
|---|---|---|
| Who controls configuration of the import/export process? | Implementer | End user |
| Implementation effort | Moderate | Minimal |
| Client application included | No | Yes |
| Export from/import into a Content Manager older than SDL Tridion 2013 SP1 HR1 | Not possible | Possible |
| Creating a custom import package | Possible | Not possible |