Cloud VS Self Hosting

[top10myths]

1) Which one you prefer?
2) How much will be the running cost if i self host?
3) Will there be xenforo branding in cloud?
4) If i start with cloud, can i switch to selfhost? will it affect SEO?

 

[Paul B]

2) How much will be the running cost if i self host?

The cost of the XF license (https://xenforo.com/purchase/#licenses) plus the domain and hosting costs.

3) Will there be xenforo branding in cloud?

There is an option to purchase branding free on Business and above plans.

4) If i start with cloud, can i switch to selfhost?

Yes, at any time.

will it affect SEO?

Only if the URL changes. You can use a custom domain with Cloud which you can continue to use when switching to self hosted.

 

[top10myths]

The cost of the XF license (https://xenforo.com/purchase/#licenses) plus the domain and hosting costs.

I am not asking for XF license, but running cost for VPS.

 

[Paul B]

It depends on the host and package you choose - that's up to you.

 

[Dragonfruit]

I am not asking for XF license, but running cost for VPS.

You have to research this on your own. I use KnownHost, managed VPS: https://www.knownhost.com/managed-vps

Unmanaged VPS:
https://www.knownhost.com/vps-hosting

 

[tajhay]

VPS is much cheaper.

 

[philmckrackon]

I am not asking for XF license, but running cost for VPS.

Unmanaged VPS is very inexpensive. But, requires server knowledge.