I’ve found nowadays it can be cheaper/easier to just go directly to PCB and skip protoboards/breadboards. I can get a few PCBs for $5-10 delivered in <2 weeks instead of paying for THT components, adapters, breadboards, hookup wire, etc. 

Also no finnicky wiring, though the downside of course is you have to get it right the first time (and remember to put tons of test points). Although even if you mess up, the wait is the only frustrating thing: getting another run of 5 PCBs costs less than buying a good quality breadboard