Managed vs self-hosted publishing cost calculator
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Worked example
- Self-hosting monthly bill: 100 USD
- Self-hosting staff hours: 5
- Staff hourly cost: 60 USD
- Managed monthly bill: 300 USD
- Managed staff hours: 1
Monthly savings with managed hosting · $40.00
See the formula
(Self − hosting monthly bill + Self − hosting staff hours × Staff hourly cost) − (Managed monthly bill + Managed staff hours × Staff hourly cost).
How to interpret the result
Positive values mean the managed option costs less under these assumptions. Compare the same responsibilities and include retained work.
Publisher example
Self-hosting costs $150 plus four hours at $50, or $350. Managed hosting costs $270 plus one hour, or $320. Managed saves $30 before unusual incidents or migration costs.
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