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Author: thestudio

Evolving Media Interactive Tool

Hosting Solution Evaluator

Compare open standards against proprietary platforms based on what matters most to your business.
This tool provides an estimate for managed web hosting infrastructure and excludes design services, third-party subscriptions, or other incidentals. For a formal proposal, call 613-482-1159, visit our Client Care Portal, or contact thestudio@evolvingmedia.com.

Step 1: Set Your Priorities
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High
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Step 2: Compare Match Scores

Managed WordPress VPS

WordPress + cPanel + Dedicated VPS

92% FIT SCORE
Data Ownership 100% Client Owned
Database Access Full MySQL / MariaDB
Server Isolation Dedicated Resources
Vendor Lock-In Zero (Portable)
Setup Complexity Managed for You

Proprietary SaaS Builders

Wix, Squarespace, Webflow, Shopify

43% FIT SCORE
Data Ownership Platform Owned
Database Access Restricted / API Only
Server Isolation Shared Multi-Tenant
Vendor Lock-In High (Walled Garden)
Setup Complexity DIY Friendly
Step 3: Total Cost of Ownership (3-Year Horizon)
3 Years
$45/mo
MANAGED VPS TOTAL $2,160 Includes Hosting + Maintenance + Plugins
PROPRIETARY SAAS TOTAL $2,844 Base Tier + App Subscriptions + Fees