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Self-Hosted vs SaaS
How Much Do You Save?

Enter your current or expected monthly SaaS spend and see exactly how quickly the WhautoChat Business License pays for itself - and how much you pocket every year after.

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What you currently pay (or would pay) per month for a cloud chat automation platform.
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Typical SaaS contracts run 1–3 years. Try 5 or 10 to see long-term savings.
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One-time lifetime license. Default: US$299 (current price).
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Optional: cost to keep receiving software updates after Year 1. Set to 0 to skip renewals.
Over 3 years, you save
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ℹ️ The self-hosted cost includes the one-time license fee plus optional annual renewal fees (Year 2 onward) to continue receiving software updates. You can run the software indefinitely without renewal - renewals only unlock new updates.

Year-by-Year Cost Comparison

Period SaaS (Cloud) Self-Hosted (Business License) You Save

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What You Get: Self-Hosted vs Cloud SaaS

Feature / Aspect WhautoChat Business License Typical Cloud SaaS
Pricing model One-time US$299 + optional US$299/yr renewals US$49–$299+/month forever
Data ownership & privacy ✔ Your server, your data ✘ Vendor's servers
Unlimited contacts & conversations ✔ Truly unlimited ✘ Tiered limits apply
All features included ✔ No feature gating ⚠ Higher tiers needed
Custom domain / branding ✔ Full control ⚠ Limited or extra cost
No vendor lock-in ✔ Export anytime ✘ Risk of price hikes
Updates included ✔ 12 months free, then optional renewal ✔ Included in subscription
WhatsApp, Instagram, Telegram, Messenger ✔ All channels included ⚠ Varies by plan
AI chatbots & automation ✔ Included ⚠ Add-on cost on many platforms
Predictable long-term cost ✔ Locked in forever ✘ Subject to price increases

Ready to Stop Paying Monthly?

Get the WhautoChat Business License for a one-time payment and own it forever.

Get Business License - US$299 Lifetime
Limited-time pricing. One-time payment. No recurring fees.