Cloud Cost & Infrastructure Comparison Platform

The debate between using managed cloud services (Vercel, Firebase) versus self-hosting is a common one for developers, startups, and SMBs. The core problem is accurately assessing the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), operational overhead, and feature tradeoffs across various platforms. A SaaS solution could provide a comprehensive comparison engine. Users input their application requirements (traffic, compute, storage, devops time), and the platform generates detailed cost breakdowns and feature comparisons for different providers and self-hosting scenarios. This helps decision-makers make informed choices, potentially saving significant money and operational effort in the long run.