Abstract: A method and apparatus, including a computer program product, implementing techniques for providing a sourcing model recommendation for business applications. The techniques include grouping a plurality of application programs to form one or more application clusters. One or more of a suitability assessment, readiness assessment, and risk assessment can be performed for each application cluster. The results of the assessments for each application cluster can be used in whole or in part to provide sourcing model recommendations for each of the application clusters.