For Custom apps
Equivalent-service comparison for custom-built platforms: dedicated cloud hosting, managed database, 24/7 monitoring, advanced alarms, human maintenance (5 hrs/mo), and guaranteed incident response in under 4 hours. Custom platforms are not WordPress — their maintenance requires familiarity with the code, the blueprints and the specific regression tests, which raises the cost for any provider that did not build the system.
| Provider / Model | Hosting | Human maintenance** | Comparable total |
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| Third-party-managed AWS (Cloudways, etc.) | $80–110 | +$60–150 (freelance / generic agency) | $140–260 |
| Traditional digital agency (Miami / Caribbean) | +$60–120 (separate hosting) | $250–500 | $310–620 |
| Freelancer + shared hosting | $40–80 | Variable, no response guarantee | Variable, no guarantees |
| Our Integrated Plan | Included | Included (5 hrs/mo + guaranteed < 4h response) | $195 |
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** Typical cost of human maintenance for a custom platform with 5 hrs/mo of follow-up, incident response, and bug fixes. Traditional agencies quote with a higher floor because they include project management, account management, and office overhead.
Quick read (Custom): our $195 is competitive against third-party-managed AWS ($140–260 comparable) and 60–220% more affordable than a traditional digital agency ($310–620). The freelancer + shared hosting option looks cheaper but shifts the operational risk to your company.