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Cloud Cost Comparator for Accounting Firms

What costs more: on-premise servers or private cloud hosting? Use our calculator to compare the true Total Cost of Ownership and make an informed decision for your practice.

30%

Avg. Cost Savings

$0

Upfront Hardware

24/7

Included Support

100%

Uptime Guarantee

On-Premise vs. Private Cloud: At a Glance

Before diving into the detailed calculator, here's a quick comparison of the key differences.

Category
On-Premise
Private Cloud
Upfront Costs
High ($10,000-$30,000+)
Minimal or $0
Monthly Predictability
Variable (repairs, support)
Fixed monthly fee
Hardware Refresh
Every 5-7 years
Never (included)
IT Support Burden
High (your responsibility)
None (fully managed)
Security Updates
Manual / IT dependent
Automatic
Disaster Recovery
Additional cost/complexity
Built-in
Remote Access
VPN setup required
Native secure access
Scalability
New hardware needed
Add users instantly
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Calculate Your True IT Costs

Enter your firm's specific costs or use our pre-populated industry averages to see a detailed 5-year cost comparison.

Calculator Instructions

Is your accounting firm evaluating staying on-premise, moving to web-based software, or moving to a private cloud? While cost isn't the only factor, understanding the true Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) is essential for informed decision-making.

  • We've pre-populated the calculator with well-researched average technology costs for accounting firms.
  • Feel free to use our default numbers, or enter your own firm-specific costs for a personalized comparison.
  • Click "Calculate My Savings" to see a side-by-side comparison.

General Information

5 users
150
5 years
37

On-Premise Costs

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Monthly Recurring Costs

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$/year
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Private Cloud Costs (VeritSpace)

VeritSpace is Verito's dedicated private cloud hosting solution, designed specifically for accounting and tax professionals.

$
$/user/month

What's Included with VeritSpace:

  • Dedicated private server (not shared)
  • 24/7 monitoring & support
  • Automatic backups & disaster recovery
  • SOC 2 Type II certified data centers
  • Host any Windows-based tax/accounting software
  • No hardware to purchase or maintain
  • Automatic security updates
  • Work securely from anywhere

Quick Preview

On-Premise

$1,792

avg monthly

Private Cloud

$995

avg monthly

Why Accounting Firms Are Moving to the Cloud

Beyond cost savings, here's why firms are leaving on-premise servers behind.

Predictable Monthly Costs

Replace unpredictable hardware failures and IT bills with a fixed, budget-friendly monthly fee.

Enterprise-Grade Security

SOC 2 Type II certified data centers, automatic security updates, and 24/7 threat monitoring.

Work From Anywhere

Access your tax software securely from home, client offices, or anywhere with internet.

Scale Instantly

Add seasonal staff during tax season without buying new hardware. Remove them when done.

No Hardware Headaches

No more server crashes, hardware failures, or emergency IT calls during busy season.

Free Up Capital

Eliminate large upfront investments. Use that capital for growing your practice instead.

Ready to make the switch?

View VeritSpace Pricing Plans
"Moving to VeritSpace was the best decision we made. We eliminated $15,000 in server hardware costs and cut our annual IT spending by 40%. Plus, tax season was the smoothest ever—no server issues, no downtime."

— Brian M., CPA • 8-person tax practice

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about on-premise vs. cloud hosting costs.

Ready to Simplify Your IT Infrastructure?

See how VeritSpace can reduce your IT costs while improving security, reliability, and accessibility. Schedule a free demo with our team.

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