Cloud Costs Out of Control?
Move predictable workloads back to dedicated infrastructure. Save 50-70% on infrastructure costs without sacrificing reliability.
The Honest Take
We're not anti-cloud. Cloud is great for variable workloads, rapid scaling, and when you need managed services. But if you're spending $15,000/month on AWS for predictable, steady workloads, you're probably overpaying by 50-70%.
We'll tell you honestly whether repatriation makes sense for your situation. Sometimes it doesn't—and we'll say so.
Signs Cloud Isn't Working for You
Repatriation isn't for everyone. But if these sound familiar...
Runaway Cloud Costs
Your monthly AWS/GCP/Azure bill has become your second-largest expense. "Pay for what you use" became "pay for everything, always."
Predictable Workloads
Your traffic is steady. You know what you need. Why pay cloud premiums for elasticity you don't use?
Complexity Tax
Managing cloud has become a full-time job. You need a team just to understand the bill, let alone optimize it.
Data Sovereignty
You want to know exactly where your data lives. Dedicated infrastructure gives you complete control.
Cloud vs. Dedicated Cost Comparison
Typical monthly costs for comparable performance. Your mileage may vary—we'll calculate your specific scenario.
| Workload | Cloud Cost | Dedicated Cost | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Web Application | $3,500/mo | $800/mo | 77% |
| Database Server | $4,200/mo | $1,200/mo | 71% |
| Media Storage + CDN | $8,000/mo | $2,500/mo | 69% |
| Compute Cluster | $15,000/mo | $5,000/mo | 67% |
* Based on typical configurations. Actual costs depend on specific requirements. We provide detailed analysis for your workloads.
Repatriation Services
From analysis to execution to ongoing management.
Cloud Cost Audit
We analyze your current cloud spend versus what equivalent dedicated infrastructure would cost. Honest assessment—sometimes cloud IS the right answer.
Hybrid Architecture
Keep what makes sense in cloud, move the rest. Not all-or-nothing—right workload, right infrastructure.
Migration Planning
Detailed plan for moving off cloud safely. Dependencies mapped, timeline defined, rollback documented.
Execution
We handle the actual migration. Same methodology as our cloud migrations—staged, tested, minimal downtime.
Ongoing Management
We don't just migrate and leave. We manage your new infrastructure with 24/7 support.
Good Candidates for Repatriation
Repatriation works best for predictable, steady workloads.
SaaS Spending $10K+/Month
You built on AWS because it was easy. Now you're spending $120K+ annually on predictable workloads. Time to do the math.
Media Companies
Large storage, high bandwidth, video transcoding—cloud data transfer and storage costs add up fast. Dedicated makes more sense.
E-Commerce with Steady Traffic
Not seasonal? Not spiky? Predictable traffic means predictable resource needs—and massive savings on dedicated.
Cloud by Default
You went to cloud because that's what everyone does. You never evaluated alternatives. Let's look at the numbers.
Common Questions
How much can I actually save?
Typical savings range from 50-70% for predictable workloads. We'll give you exact numbers after the cost audit—we don't guess, we calculate. If the savings aren't significant, we'll tell you.
What about reliability?
Modern dedicated infrastructure is extremely reliable. We deploy across multiple drives, power supplies, and network paths. With proper architecture, dedicated achieves the same uptime as cloud—often better, because you're not affected by multi-tenant issues.
Can I keep some things in cloud?
Absolutely. Hybrid is often the right answer. Keep spiky workloads in cloud, move predictable ones to dedicated. We'll help you figure out what belongs where.
How long does repatriation take?
Similar to cloud migration—weeks to months depending on complexity. We stage and test everything before cutting over. No rushed migrations.
What about scaling?
You lose instant auto-scaling. But if your traffic is predictable, you don't need it. We can still scale—it just takes planning rather than happening automatically.
Is cloud repatriation really a trend?
Yes. Dropbox saved $75M over two years by repatriating. 37signals (Basecamp) wrote extensively about their repatriation. As cloud costs have risen, more companies are doing the math.
Where Your Workloads Could Go
Get a Free Cloud Cost Analysis
We'll review your current cloud spend and show you exactly what dedicated alternatives would cost. No obligation—just honest numbers.