# See exactly how much you can save by moving from a serverless / edge function service provider to your own self-hosted infrastructure This tool is built by a technical founder with self-hosting/anti-vendor lock-in philosophy and 10+ years of experience in crafting performant systems, and possessing deep expertise in building large-scale software systems. **Calculate My Savings** — Scroll to the interactive calculator below. >>> This powerful, multi-platform cost-savings calculator is built with the same plugin architecture and attention to detail I use for enterprise clients. --- ## System Validation Proofs 01. 10+ years deep software engineering & production systems architected from scratch. 02. Gotedo’s Node.js API Backend: 300+ PostgreSQL tables, 600+ API endpoints, 10k+ tests. 03. Gotedo Impress: Native desktop software for high-performance media & presentation. 04. Gotedo Accounts System: Robust OAuth / OIDC server implementation & security. 05. Product Documentation System: Unlimited & full localisations of articles and categories. 06. Billing & Subscription Management: Automated pricing tables, invoicing, & recurring billing. 07. Media Processing Service: Scalable image, video, and audio handling for the platform. 08. 100% self-hosting philosophy: Eliminated vendor lock-in & saved thousands yearly. --- ## How to Use the Serverless-to-Self-Hosting Cost Calculator How to Use the Serverless-to-Self-Hosting Cost Calculator 01. Select your current serverless platform (AWS Lambda, Vercel, etc) and enter your monthly usage metrics. 02. Choose your target self-hosted provider (e.g., Hetzner, Netcup). 03. See real monthly savings + auto-recommended server size based on your load. --- ## Interactive Cost Calculator & Intelligent Recommendation Engine This is a **production-grade, real-time, multi-platform cost comparison and server recommendation tool** built with a modular plugin architecture (the same pattern I use for enterprise clients). It lets you input your current serverless usage and instantly see projected monthly costs on self-hosted infrastructure, net savings, and an auto-generated optimal server configuration. ### Functional Aspects - **Platform-Agnostic Core**: Supports 9 major serverless platforms with provider-specific pricing models and usage metrics. - **Dynamic Form Engine**: The left column ("Current Serverless Stack") loads platform-specific input sections on selection (e.g. requests, GB-seconds, memory, image transformations, cache operations, analytics events, etc.). - **Self-Hosted Catalog**: Right column ("Target Destination") pulls live server inventory from Hetzner and Netcup (dozens of configurations: vCPU/shared CPU, RAM, NVMe storage, monthly price). - **Third-Party Storage Adder**: Automatically calculates additional object storage costs (e.g. image cache) when the serverless platform uses external storage services. - **Results Ledger**: Real-time breakdown showing Serverless Cost, Self-Hosted VPS Cost, External Storage Cost, **Estimated Net Savings**, and **Profit Margin Increase %**. ### Behavioural Aspects & Real-Time Interactions - **Instant Updates**: Every input change (usage metrics, platform, destination, filter, sort, or manual server selection) triggers immediate recalculation and UI refresh. - **Smart Auto-Recommendation**: The recommendation engine evaluates all available servers against required resources, groups identical instances if multiple are needed, and selects the mathematically optimal configuration. Prefers dedicated CPU/vCPU when appropriate for production workloads. - **Telemetry & Evaluation**: For every recommended (and user-selected) server you see: - Utilization percentages: CPU %, RAM %, Storage % - Status badge (RECOMMENDED / warning) with human-readable message - **Filter + Sort Controls**: Filter by server type (Low-Cost vCPU, Regular vCPU, Dedicated vCPU, Dedicated CPU, All). Sort ascending or descending by CPU/RAM/Storage/Price. - **Manual Override**: You can select any server manually. The UI shows both the engine recommendation **and** your choice side-by-side for comparison. - **URL State**: The page supports "?provider=xxx" query param (e.g. ?provider=vercel) for deep linking and SEO-optimized landing pages per platform. - **Responsive Split Layout**: Left column = serverless inputs, right column = destination + recommendation + results. ### Supported Serverless Platforms (9) AWS Lambda • Google Cloud Run • Microsoft Azure Functions • Cloudflare Workers • Vercel (Serverless / Edge Functions) • Supabase • Railway • Render • Fly.io ### Target Self-Hosting Providers (2) Hetzner • Netcup **Example Form Fields (Vercel – changes per platform)** - Number of requests - Duration of each request (milliseconds) - Memory allocated per invocation - Image Transformations (billed per 1K) - Image Cache Reads / Writes (billed per 1M) - Web Analytics Events Other platforms expose equivalent high-fidelity metrics (invocations, duration, GB-seconds, data transfer, etc.). **Recommendation Output Example** - Engine-recommended server(s) with count (e.g. 2× Hetzner CX23) - Full specs: vCPU/CPU type, RAM GB, Storage GB, monthly price - Utilization telemetry + status message - Aggregated cost for cluster if multiple instances are required --- ## SYSTEM DISCLAIMER AND LEGAL NOTES - This calculator provides **estimates only** based on publicly available pricing as of May 2026. - Actual costs can vary based on usage patterns, region, taxes, data transfer, support plans, and other factors. - We do not guarantee the accuracy of any calculation. This tool is for informational purposes only and does **not** constitute financial, legal, or professional advice. - Ndianabasi Udonkang and ndianabasi.com assume **no liability** for any decisions, losses, or damages resulting from the use of this calculator. - Always verify current pricing directly with each provider before making decisions. We have dutifully provided links to all providers whose pricing are calculated with this tool. --- ## Official Pricing References All calculations are based on publicly documented pricing. Direct links used by the tool: - [AWS Lambda](https://calculator.aws/#/createCalculator/Lambda) - [Google Cloud Run](https://cloud.google.com/run/pricing) - [Microsoft Azure Functions](https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/pricing/details/functions) - [Cloudflare Workers](https://developers.cloudflare.com/workers/platform/pricing) - [Vercel (Serverless / Edge Functions)](https://vercel.com/docs/pricing) - [Supabase](https://supabase.com/pricing) - [Railway](https://railway.com/pricing) - [Render](https://render.com/pricing) - [Fly.io](https://fly.io/docs/about/pricing/) - [Hetzner Cloud](https://www.hetzner.com/cloud) - [Netcup Server](https://www.netcup.com/en/server) --- ## Ready to turn these savings into reality? **Action Buttons** - **[Book 30-Min Discovery Call](/contact?needs_discovery_call=true)** — Book 30-Min Discovery Call - **[Request Migration Audit](/contact?needs_paid_audit=true)** — Request Migration Audit - **[Contact Me About Your Stack](/contact)** — Contact Me About Your Stack --- ## CALCULATOR INDEX: MIGRATION PATHWAYS Direct migration calculator links (pre-selects the provider and scrolls to the calculator): - **[AWS Lambda to Self-Hosting Cost Savings Calculator and Recommendation Engine](/serverless-platform-vs-self-hosting-migration-recommendation-engine-cost-calculator?provider=aws-lambda#calculator)** - **[Google Cloud Run to Self-Hosting Cost Savings Calculator and Recommendation Engine](/serverless-platform-vs-self-hosting-migration-recommendation-engine-cost-calculator?provider=google-cloud-run#calculator)** - **[Microsoft Azure Functions to Self-Hosting Cost Savings Calculator and Recommendation Engine](/serverless-platform-vs-self-hosting-migration-recommendation-engine-cost-calculator?provider=microsoft-azure-functions#calculator)** - **[Cloudflare Workers to Self-Hosting Cost Savings Calculator and Recommendation Engine](/serverless-platform-vs-self-hosting-migration-recommendation-engine-cost-calculator?provider=cloudflare-workers#calculator)** - **[Vercel (Serverless / Edge Functions) to Self-Hosting Cost Savings Calculator and Recommendation Engine](/serverless-platform-vs-self-hosting-migration-recommendation-engine-cost-calculator?provider=vercel#calculator)** - **[Supabase to Self-Hosting Cost Savings Calculator and Recommendation Engine](/serverless-platform-vs-self-hosting-migration-recommendation-engine-cost-calculator?provider=supbase#calculator)** - **[Railway to Self-Hosting Cost Savings Calculator and Recommendation Engine](/serverless-platform-vs-self-hosting-migration-recommendation-engine-cost-calculator?provider=railway#calculator)** - **[Render to Self-Hosting Cost Savings Calculator and Recommendation Engine](/serverless-platform-vs-self-hosting-migration-recommendation-engine-cost-calculator?provider=render#calculator)** - **[Fly.io to Self-Hosting Cost Savings Calculator and Recommendation Engine](/serverless-platform-vs-self-hosting-migration-recommendation-engine-cost-calculator?provider=flyio#calculator)** --- ## Ready to Move Forward? Use the calculator above to quantify your savings, then book a discovery call or request a paid migration audit to discuss your exact stack and get a custom recommendation. *This document was generated from the live cost calculator page on https://ndianabasi.com/serverless-platform-vs-self-hosting-migration-recommendation-engine-cost-calculator • 2026-06-07*