Side by side
| Aspect | Managed by HostDatum | Self-hosted |
|---|---|---|
| Setup time | Same day | Days to weeks |
| Maintenance | Included | Your team |
| Updates and patching | Included | Your team |
| Backups | Included or add-on | Your design |
| Security patching | Included | Your team |
| Control | Admin-level | Root-level |
| Monthly cost | Predictable plan | Infrastructure + time |
| Who owns the data | You | You |
| Who carries uptime risk | HostDatum | You |
