The Showdown
NS1vsoctodns
Why pay monthly fees for NS1 when you can self-host octodns for free? Let's look at the facts.
VS
NS1
The Expensive Option
- Closed Source (Black box)
- Expensive monthly fees per user
- Data stored on their servers
WINNER
octodns
The Freedom Choice
- 100% Open Source Code
- Free forever (Self-hosted)
- You own your data completely
Interactive Calculator
Calculate Your "SaaS Tax"
SaaS pricing is designed to scale with your success.
See how much wealth transfers from your bank account to NS1's shareholders.
10 people
150100200+
$
*Estimated standard pricing for NS1. 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
API/JSON
YAML
1
Instant Update
Plan/Apply Workflow
2
Fixed Integrations
Python Provider Plugins