Cost Comparison Calculator
Compare the cost of remote-backups.com with owning your own hardware
Your Storage Needs
500GB20TB
Required Storage:900GB
years
How long you plan to keep your hardware
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Default: 0.30€/kWh
Mirror data across drives for protection against drive failure
Minimize cost while meeting storage needs with no redundancy
Manually specify your own drive costs
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Cost Comparison
remote-backups.com
275.40€
over 3 years
Your Own Hardware
~0.00€
over 3 years
Your Own Hardware Cost Breakdown (~ indicates estimated values)
| Initial Hardware Cost | ~0.00€ |
|---|---|
| Server Base Cost | ~300.00€ |
| Drive Replacements | ~0.00€ |
| Electricity Cost | ~0.00€ |
| Maintenance Labor | ~0.00€ |
| Total Cost | ~0.00€ |
Recommended Drive Configuration (~ indicates estimated prices)RAID1
RAID1 Configuration: Using mirrored drives for data protection. This requires twice the raw storage capacity.
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The savings calculator considers hardware costs, power usage, maintenance, and drive failures based on real-world industry data. All hardware-related prices are estimates and may vary based on your location, market conditions, and specific requirements.
Key Benefits of remote-backups.com
- Pay as you grow - only for the storage you actually use
- No hidden costs - electricity, maintenance, and replacements included
- 24/7 reliability - enterprise-grade infrastructure and redundancy
- Focus on your business - not on managing backup infrastructure
Why Choose remote-backups.com?
| Feature | Self-Hosted Solution | remote-backups.com |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Investment | High upfront costs | No upfront costs |
| Scalability | Requires hardware purchases | Scale instantly in 100GB increments |
| Maintenance | Your responsibility | Fully managed service |
| Hardware Failures | You handle replacements | Handled transparently |
| Ongoing Costs | Electricity, space, maintenance | Predictable monthly fee |
| Security | DIY security setup | Enterprise-grade security |
| Technical Expertise | Required | Not required |
| Physical Space | Needed | No space required |
| Data Control | Complete physical control | End-to-end encryption |
remote-backups.com advantages:
- Pay as you grow - only for the storage you actually use
- No hidden costs - electricity, maintenance, and replacements included
- 24/7 reliability - enterprise-grade infrastructure and redundancy
- Focus on your business - not on managing backup infrastructure
Self-hosted advantages:
- Physical control - you maintain physical possession of your data
- One-time cost option - potentially better for very long-term storage (5+ years)