SaaS vs. Self-hosting
Self-host or let us host?
Running a tagging server yourself is technically possible – on Google Cloud Run, a VPS, or Kubernetes. Anyone who has done it knows: the initial setup is manageable, the ongoing operations are not.
The Reality
What self-hosting actually involves
- Custom domain on Google Cloud Run requires a Global External Application Load Balancer – separate configuration with its own costs.
- Container image updates must be monitored and applied manually.
- High availability means multiple instances, failover, and health checks – all your responsibility.
- Monitoring and logging must be configured separately (Cloud Logging, alerting).
- Costs are variable and hard to predict – typically starting at €120/month.
What ProxyRiders handles
Operations included – from day one
Setup in minutes
No cloud account, no infrastructure to configure. Create a server, connect a domain, done.
Maintenance & Updates
Included. No container versions to track, no security patches to apply.
Predictable costs
Fixed monthly fees. For agencies with multiple clients: one account, multiple servers.
Direct comparison
| Criterion | Self-hosted | ProxyRiders |
|---|---|---|
| Setup | Complex, hours of work | Minutes |
| Maintenance & Updates | Your responsibility | Included |
| Scaling | Manual configuration | Automatic |
| High availability | Your responsibility | Included |
| Custom domain | Load balancer required | CNAME, done |
| Cost | Variable, from ~€120/month | Predictable, lower |
Get started
Tagging server hosting – without the cloud overhead
Sign up, connect your domain, done. ProxyRiders handles the rest.