Run the numbers.
Then run
your stack.
Make clearer decisions about hosting, backups and recovery. Three focused calculators. Every assumption in plain sight.
Free to use. Calculations run in your browser.
Time valued at $35/hour. These are example inputs, not provider quotes. Move the slider to test your assumption.
Change all assumptions ↗Fewer guesses. Better decisions.
Start with the question that is keeping you from choosing.
What does hosting really cost?
Compare the bill and the time behind self-managed and managed hosting.
What will your backup cost?
Include retained versions, a restore scenario and transfer allowances.
How long until you are back?
Turn terabytes and bandwidth into a realistic transfer-time estimate.
A decision needs
more than a price.
Practical explanations to help you use the numbers. Sources and limitations are included.
The cheap VPS and the expensive hour
When managed hosting pays for itself — and when it does not.
A NAS backup budget you can actually use
Capacity, retention, egress and the cost of getting your data back.
Your backup is only half a recovery plan
Work backward from the time you can afford to be offline.
Useful numbers. Visible assumptions.
We separate example inputs from provider facts. Our tools explain the calculation, and our guides link to primary sources.