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SaaS-vs-Own — 3-year TCO calculator.
Plug in your current AI/automation subscriptions. See the 3-year total versus a one-time $67 AI Empire Blueprint purchase plus your own infra.
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Single-VM running all seven modules typically lands $40–$150/mo.
3-year total cost
Stay on SaaS
$35,460
$985/mo × 36 months
Blueprint + your infra
$2,947
$67 once + $80/mo × 36 months
3-year savings
$32,513
92% lower than SaaS
Frequently asked questions
How is the 3-year TCO calculated?
Total cost of ownership is your monthly recurring spend × 36 months (assuming flat pricing — typically prices increase). The Blueprint side adds the one-time $67 plus your self-host infrastructure (default $80/mo single-VM × 36 months).
What infra costs should I assume?
A single VM running all seven modules typically costs $40–$150/month depending on cloud provider and call/email volume. The calculator defaults to $80/mo. Adjust for your situation.
Is this a real comparison?
It compares fixed costs only. Building it yourself has setup time (first deploy ~2 hours, subsequent deploys ~20 minutes), and self-hosting requires someone comfortable with Docker/Cloud Run. The SaaS side has no setup but ongoing per-task or per-seat scaling.
Can I share the result?
Yes — once you adjust the inputs, the URL updates with your numbers. Copy and paste it; whoever opens the link sees the same calculation.