I was sitting at my desk, reviewing my monthly expenses, when I noticed something that made me stop and think: I was paying over $200/month for software subscriptions.
Let me break down what I was "renting":
- CRM Software: $50/month
- Project Management: $30/month
- Analytics Tools: $40/month
- Email Marketing: $25/month
- Design Tools: $35/month
- Cloud Storage: $20/month
That's $200/month. $2,400/year. For software I'd never own.
The Wake-Up Call
I realized I was essentially renting software that I'd never own, with features I didn't need, at prices that kept increasing. Sound familiar?
That's when I decided to build my own solutions. Not only would I save money, but I'd have complete control over my tools.
Why Self-Hosted Solutions Make Sense
Here's why I switched to self-hosted solutions:
- One-time payment instead of monthly fees
- Full ownership of your data and code
- No price increases - you own it forever
- Complete customization to fit your needs
- No vendor lock-in - you control everything
The Results
Three years later, I've built over 50 scripts and saved thousands of dollars. More importantly, I have tools that are perfectly tailored to my needs.
Now I help others escape the SaaS trap with powerful, self-hosted scripts that actually work.