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Updates, migration stories, and raw numbers from the team building cloud infrastructure that doesn't cost a fortune.
Hetzner vs AWS: Full Comparison for Developers
Specs, pricing, performance, and compliance compared. Why developers choose Hetzner — and how RAW makes it as easy as AWS.
Read articleKubernetes vs Bare Metal: When K8s is Overkill
Most startups don't need Kubernetes. Here's when bare metal servers are the smarter choice — and how to save 92% on your cloud bill.
Read articleVercel Alternative: Deploy for $6/mo Instead of $20/mo
Vercel Pro costs $20/user/mo with bandwidth limits. Self-host on bare metal for 70% less with unlimited bandwidth.
Read articleRailway Alternative: Same DX, 80% Cheaper
Railway charges $5/mo + usage. RAW gives you dedicated bare metal for $6/mo flat. No surprise bills. No usage limits.
Read articleRender Alternative: 5x More Compute for the Same Price
Render charges $85/mo for 2 CPU / 4 GB. RAW: $6/mo for the same specs. That's a 94% savings.
Read articleDigitalOcean Alternative: Same Simplicity, Half the Price
DigitalOcean: $48/mo for 4 vCPU / 8 GB. RAW: $11/mo. Same developer experience, 77% cheaper.
Read articleCloud Cost Calculator: How Much Are You Really Paying?
Break down your real AWS bill: egress fees, IOPS charges, RDS markup, support tiers, and every hidden cost that doubles your invoice.
Read articleSelf-Hosting in 2026: The Developer's Complete Guide
Why self-host, what hardware you need, and 30+ apps worth running on your own server. The practical guide to owning your stack.
Read articleFly.io Alternative: 10x Cheaper with Better Performance
We ran on Fly.io for two years. Real cost comparison, hidden fees breakdown, and a step-by-step migration guide to bare metal.
Read articleDocker on Bare Metal: The Complete Guide (2026)
Skip the VM layer. Docker runs faster and cheaper on dedicated hardware. Setup guide, production config, and real performance benchmarks.
Read articleAWS vs Bare Metal: The Real Cost Comparison (2026)
We compared AWS EC2, Fly.io, Render, and DigitalOcean pricing for 2-48 vCPU servers. Up to 90% savings with bare metal.
Read articleHow We Saved $82,920/Year by Leaving the Cloud
From $7,370/month on Fly.io + Vercel to $460/month on bare metal. The full migration story.
Read articleIntroducing RAW — Bare Metal Servers in Seconds
We're launching RAW: deploy dedicated servers with one command. Free tier included. 90% cheaper than AWS.
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