// about this site
I'm a 30-year IT veteran based in West Chester, Pennsylvania. I've spent most of my career deep in infrastructure — AWS Lambda, CloudFront, DynamoDB, API Gateway, the works. I've evaluated cloud providers, compared SaaS tools, and done the math on infrastructure costs more times than I can count.
InfraTally exists because I got tired of the same problems: pricing pages that hide the real numbers, blog posts that are thinly-veiled ads, and calculators that funnel you into a sales call. I wanted a place where you could get a straight answer without giving up your email address.
Every tool here is free, requires no login, and does what it says on the tin. That's the whole deal.
// principles
// affiliate disclosure
I earn affiliate commissions when you sign up for cloud providers through my links. Here's exactly what those relationships look like:
| Provider | Program | Commission |
|---|---|---|
| DigitalOcean | CJ Affiliate | 10% recurring, 12 months |
| Vultr | Direct | Up to $100/referral |
| Linode (Akamai) | Direct referral | $25–100/signup |
| AWS | None | No affiliate — links to free tier only |
These relationships cover my hosting costs and the time I put into this site. They don't change what I write or how results are sorted. If I find a provider I think is better than one I have a deal with, I'll say so.
// a note on pricing accuracy
Cloud pricing changes. I update the data quarterly and always stamp it with a verification date. If you're making a major infrastructure decision, always double-check the provider's current pricing page — use my tools to get in the ballpark and narrow your options, not as the final word.
If you spot something that's wrong, I genuinely want to know. I don't have a contact form yet, but this site is a work in progress.