SaaS VS SELF-HOSTED

Managed SaaS vs Self-Hosted

Should you host c36space on your own server, or choose a fully managed SaaS cloud service? Review server costs, update scripts, and downtime risks.

The Challenge

The server maintenance burden

Setting up your own virtual private server (VPS) for c36space requires configure ports, SSL certificates, backup crons, and firewall rules.

A single server crash or corrupted database record results in total operational halt if backup scripts fail.

Self-Hosting Chores

VPS maintenance and security patching
Writing and testing backup cron scripts
Manual database updates and code branch merges

The Pivot

Managed database provisioning

C36Space automates all container provisioning. When you sign up, our engine builds and registers your isolated PostgreSQL database schema in less than 5 seconds.

Feature Area

C36Space ERP

Self-Hosted / Community

Server Maintenance

Zero effort. C36Space manages servers, scaling resources automatically.

Requires internal IT staff to configure VPS, SSL, and DB ports.

Automated Backups

Daily backups stored in redundant cloud endpoints. One-click restore.

Must write custom cron scripts to backup databases manually to AWS.

GST Portal Integration

Preconfigured NIC API keys maintained. Direct e-way bill sync.

Must procure and integrate third-party API modules and ASP logins.

System Updates

Seamless. Major upgrades and security patches applied in the background.

Manual database migrations, code branch merges, and server downtime.

TCO Comparison

C36Space Managed SaaS

₹699/mo

Includes cloud hosting server costs, automatic backups, NIC portals updates.

Self-Hosted Community

₹3,500+/mo VPS

Plus your internal system IT administrators hours cost for security maintenance.

The Verdict

Choose C36Space Managed SaaS if you want a reliable, GST-ready system without server maintenance overhead, database backups, or consultation fees. Choose Self-Hosted if you have an active IT department that needs direct root access to PostgreSQL tables.

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