Managing SSL, backups, and updates well and correctly take time. Not just the time to do them but the time to learn what needs to be done. A productive software

Managing SSL, backups, and updates well and correctly take time. Not just the time to do them but the time to learn what needs to be done. A productive software developer is not one who worries about squeezing every dollar out of her service providers. If you already know how to handle all the other services or enjoy learning, go for it. But for some people it's best to focus on what you enjoy and are good at, and outsource the rest. I agree that if this app is just a hobby, it's not worth having all the extra services. But given the services provided, $250/month, when weighed against a good software developer's time, is a good value.