# Bundling
Bundling means combining multiple things — products, services, features, or community elements — into a single unified offering.
The core tension is between **bundling** (consolidation, simplicity, integration) and **unbundling** (specialization, choice, flexibility). Neither is universally better; the right choice depends on the market, user needs, and competitive landscape.
Bundling tends to win when:
- Integration across features creates compounding value
- Users prefer simplicity over customization
- Network effects reinforce the platform
- Switching costs are low and the market is fragmented
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## Related
- [[Bundling communities]]
- [[Bundling vs Unbundling products]]