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What's the true 5-year cost of Stape including developer time?

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Quick Answer

Stape hosting: $1,260 over 5 years (~$21/month). Developer time for setup: $5,000-$15,000. Ongoing maintenance (6 hours/month average): $54,000. Total: $60,000-$70,000+. Compare to WordPress-native at ~$9,500 total with zero developer hours.

Full Answer

5-year Stape cost calculation: Stape hosting: €19/month × 60 = €1,140 (~$1,260) Initial GTM setup: $5,000-$15,000 Monthly maintenance: 6 hours × $150/hour × 60 months = $54,000 Troubleshooting buffer: $5,000 Total: $65,260-$75,260 WordPress-native comparison: Plugin subscription: $159/month × 60 = $9,540 Developer time: $0 Savings: $55,000-$65,000 over 5 years

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