If I have enough control over the design that I can choose a relay brand, why wouldn't I just use an integrated protected switch IC? Unless I know going to wan

If I have enough control over the design that I can choose a relay brand, why wouldn't I just use an integrated protected switch IC? Unless I know going to want to switch AC or something, or it's a special safety relay. People who make cheap off the shelf gadgets don't use Omron. That's actually really interesting to know about the minimum switching current though!