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TCO Calculator

Interactive Tool

Quick Reference
  • Output: 5-year cost projection across all cost categories
  • Models: Cloud, on-premise, hybrid, SaaS comparison
  • Use for: Vendor comparison, build vs buy, budget planning
  • Related: ROI Calculator
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Overview

The Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Calculator provides comprehensive cost analysis across:

  • Initial Investment - Hardware, software, implementation
  • Ongoing Operations - Infrastructure, compute, storage
  • Personnel - Staff, training, expertise development
  • Indirect Costs - Risk mitigation, compliance, opportunity costs

Deployment Models

Model Best For
Cloud (Pay-as-you-go) Variable workloads, rapid scaling
On-Premise Data sovereignty, predictable costs
Hybrid Mixed requirements
SaaS Minimal technical overhead

Cost Categories

  1. Infrastructure - Compute, storage, networking
  2. Software - Licenses, subscriptions, tools
  3. Personnel - Salaries, contractors, training
  4. Operations - Maintenance, monitoring, support
  5. Risk & Compliance - Security, audits, insurance

When to Use

  • Vendor comparison and selection
  • Budget planning and forecasting
  • Build vs. buy decisions
  • Long-term financial planning