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I use Google Cloud. Love it's simplicity and design. It's definitely cheaper on the lower to even medium end. But once you're spending six figures per month, i
by speedplane 9y ago
I use Google Cloud. Love it's simplicity and design.
It's definitely cheaper on the lower to even medium end. But once you're spending six figures per month, it's probably only ~10% cheaper than buying the equipment and hiring three people to manage it. Not sure why anyone would be on Google Cloud (or any cloud really) and spend 7 figures a month, unless you got a sweet deal from them.
- drchickensalad 9y agoNot for a very bandwidth-focused business like snap.
- scurvy 9y agoThis is the first I've heard that Google Cloud is cheaper than doing it yourself. All of the conversations I've had (and some pricing I've seen) say otherwise. Do they actually give 85% discounts, because that's what it would take to make Google Cloud equal to the cost of running my business.
- speedplane 9y agoIt's not for everyone, but I don't think you're including the cost of employing someone to manage the hardware. If you're a scrappy startup that is willing to do whatever it takes to keep costs down, or a giant company that already has an in-house hardware team, then it's more expensive.