Summit ROI Calculator

See What Running Your Own Apps Actually Costs

Compare the real cost of hosting your own apps against Summit’s managed platform. Account for IT labor, downtime, hardware, and security — and see your savings instantly.

AES-256 Encryption
Bank-Level Security
Encrypted at rest and in transit. SOC 2 compliant.
Automated Daily Backups
15-Day Point-in-Time Restore
Never lose critical business data again.
Any Device, Any OS
Windows, Mac, iPad & More
Access your apps securely from anywhere.
Trusted Since 2004
20+ Years Hosting Business-Critical Apps
Deep expertise in app hosting and DaaS for small and mid-size businesses.
Total Cost of Ownership

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DIY vs. Summit-Hosted

Application Hosting & DaaS ROI Calculator

Compare your current app hosting costs against Summit’s managed application and DaaS platform — starting at $55/user/month.

How many users need access? iCount everyone who logs in — employees, part-timers, and remote workers. Summit charges $55/user/month, so this directly sets your Summit cost.
users
How many servers/VMs are you using today? iInclude physical servers or virtual machines your app lives on. Most small QB/Sage setups run on 1 machine.
How much does your IT support cost per month? iInclude your monthly retainer or contract cost for managed IT. If you pay hourly, multiply your hourly rate by the hours you typically use per month.
$ / mo
Hours/year fixing app issues? iTroubleshooting crashes, applying updates, managing backups, fielding “it’s slow” calls. 40 hrs/year — about one week — is typical.
hrs / yr
Hours/year the app is down or unusable? iPer user, per year. Crashes, slowdowns, and outages all count. Multiply by your team size and it adds up fast — especially during month-end close.
hrs / yr per user
How much data storage do you need? iTotal files, databases, and backups combined. A few years of QuickBooks data is usually under 100 GB.
Where are you hosted today? iSelf-hosted environments typically carry higher hardware and maintenance costs. Cloud-hosted setups shift some costs to subscription fees but often still require IT overhead.
Who handles backups & security? iOne of the biggest hidden cost gaps we find. Unmanaged security significantly raises breach risk and IT overhead.
3-Year Cost Comparison: DIY vs. Summit
DIY — Doing It Yourself
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3-year estimated cost
Summit-Hosted
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3-year estimated cost
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Savings with Summit
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Monthly Savings with Summit
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hrs downtime averted
What’s included in Summit’s $55/user/month:
  • ✓Managed app hosting
  • ✓Daily managed backups
  • ✓Antivirus & anti-malware
  • ✓Server patching & updates
  • ✓24/7 human support
  • ✓Managed firewall & security
  • ✓99.99% uptime SLA
  • ✓Work from anywhere

Estimates based on industry averages. Actual savings may vary.

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Peace of Mind

Risks Summit Takes Off Your Plate

When Summit manages your environment, these aren’t your problems anymore.

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Ransomware & malware
Managed AV/AM blocks threats before they cost you thousands in recovery time.
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Data loss
Daily managed backups — tested and recoverable. Not “we think we have a backup.”
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Unpatched vulnerabilities
Server patching handled on schedule — no more “we’ll get to it” that never happens.
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Unexpected downtime
99.99% uptime SLA — contractually backed. When your team needs to work, the app is there.
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Hardware failure
No more emergency server replacements on your dime. Hardware is our problem, not yours.
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Compliance exposure
SOC 2‑aligned infrastructure with managed firewall, keeping client data protected.
What We Measure

The Hidden Costs of Hosting Your Own Apps

Most comparisons only count the server bill. This calculator accounts for the costs that actually drive the decision.

IT Labor Cost

The real cost of managing servers, patching software, handling support calls, and keeping everything running.

Downtime Impact

Every hour a user can’t access their apps is a fully burdened hour with no output — especially painful during month-end closes.

Hardware & Managed Services

Server refresh cycles, backup software, antivirus, anti-malware, patching, and SQL licensing are real recurring costs most shops never add up.

Security Risk

Security incidents aren’t a matter of if — they’re a matter of when. The calculator weights your breach exposure as an expected annual cost.

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“They constantly come up with creative new solutions to make our lives easier. The tech support at Summit is always incredible. If I have an issue, it doesn’t matter if it’s the middle of the day, at night or even on a weekend — a real human sees my support ticket and resolves it immediately.”

Mark Williams

Summit DaaS & App Hosting Customer

Next Steps

From Estimate to Summit Proposal in Three Steps

The calculator gives you a directional view. Our team turns it into a real, scoped quote.

1

Run Your Numbers

Fill in the calculator above. Results are instant and private — nothing is submitted until you choose to reach out.

2

Talk to Our Team

Share your estimate with a Summit solutions engineer. We’ll validate the assumptions and find where the biggest savings are.

3

Get a Custom Proposal

Predictable monthly pricing — no hidden fees. You’ll know exactly what you’re getting before you sign.

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