# Do you actually need a multi-tenancy package?

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Podcast: [No Compromises](https://stenobird.com/podcast/no-compromises-1309932)
Published: 2026-04-25T05:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://share.transistor.fm/s/9ea352fe
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## Resource

Ever feel like a project requirement says "we need multi-tenancy," and you're not even sure what that means in your specific context? In the latest episode of the No Compromises podcast, we discuss how to evaluate multi-tenancy needs before committing to an architectural approach. We break down what multi-tenancy actually means, from separate databases to custom domains and per-tenant configuration, and why the real question isn't which package to use, but whether you need one at all. We also explore when hand-rolling a simple solution beats adopting a full package, what legal and compliance requirements can force your hand, and why this is one of those decisions that's genuinely hard to undo later. 00:00 Defining what multi-tenancy actually means 02:11 Different ways to structure multi-tenant systems 03:44 When separate databases are truly necessary 04:57 Questions to ask before choosing an approach 08:25 Package vs. rolling your own trade-offs 11:30 Silly bit If you want guidance on decisions like these, check out our code review service to get expert eyes on your architecture.

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