Cost Model
Compare platform costs, delivery models, and ROI before you lock the stack.
Platform Cost Comparison
Microsoft 365
$441/mo
$5,292/yr
M365 Business$22
Dynamics 365$80
Azure OpenAI$180
Power Automate$15
Azure Communication$100
Power BI$14
Azure Functions$30
SharePointFree
Google Workspace
$355/mo
$4,260/yr
Workspace Business$14
Dialogflow CX$150
Cloud Functions$30
Vertex AI$80
Cloud Speech$50
Apps ScriptFree
Document AI$31
Open SourceSelf-hosted
$95/mo
$1,140/yr
n8nFree
OllamaFree
Cal.comFree
SuiteCRMFree
ChatwootFree
Hosting (VPS)$80
Domain + SSL$15
Hybrid
$280/mo
$3,360/yr
Google Workspace$14
n8n (self-hosted)$20
GoHighLevel$97
Ollama + GPU$50
Cal.comFree
ChatwootFree
Hosting$60
Misc APIs$39
Operational ROI Calculator
Annual Manual Cost
$36,400
Annual Automation Cost
$3,360
Net Annual Savings
$33,040
Cost Breakdown
Current (Manual)$36,400
Automated (Hybrid)$3,360
Delivery Model Comparison
| Factor | Custom Build | SaaS Subscription | Managed Service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upfront Cost | $15,000 - $50,000 | $0 - $500 | $2,000 - $5,000 |
| Monthly Cost | $200 - $500 | $100 - $400 | $500 - $2,000 |
| Time to Value | 3-6 months | 1-2 weeks | 2-4 weeks |
| Customization | Full | Limited | High |