Safespring does not charge for traffic.

The cost of uploading and downloading data is an important factor to consider when using cloud services. By being aware of it and planning for it in advance, you can avoid unwanted expenses and maximize cost-effectiveness in your use of cloud services.

Why is egress cost an important factor to consider when using cloud services?

First, it can be an unexpected expense for users who aren’t aware it exists. Egress cost can add significant expenses to a company’s budget, and this can be hard to predict or plan for. Second, it can influence the choice of which IaaS provider to use. Since egress costs can vary between cloud providers, it can affect which option is most cost-effective for a specific organization or use case.

Traffic charges can act as a lock-in mechanism for cloud providers, as customers may find it difficult to switch due to the high costs of outbound traffic. This makes it important to consider both direct and indirect costs when choosing a cloud provider.

Why doesn’t Safespring charge for traffic?

Safespring believes in the importance of open standards and open-source software to foster innovation, collaboration, and freedom in the IT industry. By using open standards and open-source software, Safespring can offer a cloud solution that is flexible and scalable, enabling adaptation to customers’ needs and preferences.

Safespring also believes in the importance of digital sovereignty, meaning users should have control over their own data. Safespring offers a cloud solution built on an OpenStack-based infrastructure, an open platform for cloud services. This provides a high degree of control over data and security for Safespring’s customers.

By focusing on open standards, open-source software, and data sovereignty, Safespring can offer a cloud solution that is both reliable and flexible, while ensuring customers retain control over their own data.