Cloud vs Self-hosted
Which way should you run 399apps?
We sell both because both make sense — just for different teams. Here is how we think about it.
| Dimension | Cloud | Self-host |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹399/mo first app, ₹99 each add-on | Custom-quoted |
| Users | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Time to live | Minutes | 1–4 weeks |
| Who runs the server | 399apps | You (or our managed add-on) |
| Data location | India region by default | Wherever your server is |
| Backups | Daily, retained 30 days | You configure (we ship tooling) |
| Updates | Automatic | On your schedule |
| Custom domain | Included | Yours |
| White-label | Enterprise | Enterprise |
| Source access | No | Yes, on enterprise |
| Best for | Speed, low-ops, simple ₹399 + ₹99 pricing | Compliance, data locality, custom infra |
FAQ
Cloud vs Self-host — FAQs
Can I start on cloud and move later? +
Yes. We will migrate your data, set up your self-hosted instance and credit the remainder of your cloud subscription toward the self-host quote.
Which is cheaper? +
For most teams the ₹399/month cloud plan is the cheapest and simplest option — no server to run. Self-host makes sense when you have a compliance, data-locality or scale reason, not usually a cost one. We will model it honestly for your case.
Can I move from self-host back to cloud? +
Yes. The data model is identical. We will migrate you back onto the ₹399/month cloud plan and credit any unused self-host months.
Still unsure?
Tell us your situation. We will recommend honestly.
If cloud is obviously the right call, we will say so. If you should self-host, we will say that. We sell both, so we don't need to push one.