> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://sunbird.gitbook.io/sunbird-spark/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://sunbird.gitbook.io/sunbird-spark/quick-start/is-spark-right-for-you.md).

# Is Spark right for you?

Use this guide to quickly assess whether Sunbird Spark fits your requirements.

| Your scenario                                                                            | Recommendation                                                                                                             |
| ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| You need a fully functional LMS for up to 100k users with low infrastructure cost        | Spark base install — ideal fit                                                                                             |
| You need deep custom analytics, cohort comparisons, and time-series reports from day one | Deploy Spark + enable the Obsrv add-on                                                                                     |
| You need QR code scanning to link physical materials to digital content                  | Deploy Spark + enable the DIAL add-on                                                                                      |
| You need discussion forums for learner-to-learner interaction                            | Deploy Spark + enable the Discussion Forum add-on                                                                          |
| You need to scale to 1 million+ users                                                    | Spark's architecture supports this — plan your Kubernetes cluster for horizontal scaling                                   |
| You need a fully managed SaaS platform with no self-hosting                              | Spark is self-hosted. Consider working with a managed hosting partner or Sunbird community implementers                    |
| You need to white-label the platform with your own branding                              | Spark supports multi-theme configuration — your logo, colours, and domain                                                  |
| You are migrating from Sunbird ED                                                        | Spark is the direct successor. See the [ED → Spark Migration Guide](/sunbird-spark/use/ed-greater-than-spark-migration.md) |
| You want to embed Spark's content players or editors into your own application           | The V2 web components are embeddable in any web application — independently of the full Spark deployment                   |


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