Research
Research
Data we have put together from our own priced comparisons, with the method and the sources, and a CSV you can download, chart or cite.
Self-hosting vs SaaS: the real monthly cost (October 2026)
10 self-hosted apps against the SaaS they replace, at usage levels from each cost page's own table: which costs less, where the two cross, and what the figures leave out. SaaS prices checked between 2026-10-18 and 2026-10-19.
Read the study
The studies summarise the VPS and self-hosting cost pages, where each comparison is worked through in full.
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