The Showdown
Robloxvsgoonstation
Why pay monthly fees for Roblox when you can self-host goonstation for free? Let's look at the facts.
VS
Roblox
The Expensive Option
- Closed Source (Black box)
- Expensive monthly fees per user
- Data stored on their servers
WINNER
goonstation
The Freedom Choice
- 100% Open Source Code
- Free forever (Self-hosted)
- You own your data completely
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10 people
150100200+
$
*Estimated standard pricing for Roblox. Adjust if needed.
Estimated Annual Waste
$1,440
Monthly Burn Rate$120
5-Year Projection$7,200
Cost with Self-Hosted$0
Calculations based on 10 users at $12/mo.
Detailed Breakdown
0
Basic scripted physics
High-fidelity atmospheric and chemical systems
1
Restricted API and asset limits
Full source code access for every mechanic
2
Significant revenue share and Robux system
Zero platform fees or mandatory microtransactions