Savings Calculator
WhautoChat 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.
US$
What you currently pay (or would pay) per month for a cloud chat
automation platform.
years
Typical SaaS contracts run 1–3 years. Try 5 or 10 to see long-term
savings.
US$
Annual self-hosted license. Default: US$699/year (current price).
US$
Cost to keep the license active each following year. Default: US$699/year.
Over 3 years, you save
$0
compared to paying a monthly SaaS subscription
Break-even in -
The self-hosted cost is an annual license (US$699/year for Business) you renew each year to
keep the software running and receiving updates and support. Unlike per-seat SaaS, the price
stays the same no matter how many contacts or conversations you handle.
Year-by-Year Cost Comparison
| Period | SaaS (Cloud) | Self-Hosted (Business License) | You Save |
|---|
Cumulative Cost Over Time
SaaS (monthly subscription)
Self-Hosted (Business License)
What You Get: Self-Hosted vs Cloud SaaS
| Feature / Aspect | WhautoChat Business License | Typical Cloud SaaS |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Flat US$699/year (or US$109/month) | US$49–$299+/month per seat, 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 | ✔ Included while your license is active | ✔ 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 | ✔ Flat annual fee, no per-seat scaling | ✘ Grows with seats & usage |
Ready to Switch to a Flat Annual Fee?
Get the WhautoChat Business License and run unlimited usage on your own server.
Get Business License - US$699/yearUS$699/year or US$109/month. Unlimited usage. No per-seat fees.