Self-Hosted Deployment vs. SaaS Platforms: A 3-Year Total Cost Comparison
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Introduction
When building a virtual world, two paths lie before you.
The SaaS platform route: 300–500 yuan per month, 10,800–18,000 yuan over three years, data on the platform, fixed features you can't customize, brand constrained by the platform.
Self-hosted deployment (Genesis Virtual World CRM): a one-time 499–1,500 yuan, 499–1,500 yuan over three years (excluding server), all your data on your server, features customizable, independent brand.
Conclusion: as long as you're serious about building a virtual world, self-hosting saves you 10,000–20,000 yuan over three years—and you gain full data sovereignty.
Plan Comparison: Self-Hosted Deployment vs. Platform Leasing
| Comparison Dimension | Platform Model (SaaS) | Self-Hosted Deployment (Genesis Virtual World CRM) |
|---|---|---|
| Data Sovereignty | Data stored on the platform's servers, ownership ambiguous | Data on your own server, fully under your control |
| Cost Model | Monthly/annual fees, long-term costs accumulate | One-time deployment cost, extremely low long-term cost |
| Feature Customization | Standard templates, fixed features, no modification | Fully free customization, expand as needed |
| Brand Independence | Limited by the platform's brand and tone | Independent brand image, fully self-designed |
| User Ownership | Users belong to the platform, you're just a tenant | Users are yours, data is yours, relationships are yours |
About Genesis Virtual World CRM
Genesis Virtual World CRM is a self-hosted 3D virtual world system built on Three.js + WebGL, helping businesses quickly build their own metaverse spaces. Accessible directly from a browser, compatible with both PC and mobile, it supports multiplayer online, AI building, federated teleportation, a shop system, and more. Our mission is to let every business own its own digital world.
FAQ
How is your system different from Decentraland / Sandbox?
The core difference: they are public-chain metaverse platforms where you rent space on their land, use their tokens, and abide by their rules. We are a self-hosted tool that runs on your own server, free of any platform or token-economy constraints. If what you want is a plot on a mature big platform—choose them. If what you want is a fully autonomous, data-private, customizable virtual world—choose us.