Self-Hosting vs. RiKuWe
Running your own infrastructure sounds like freedom – but is often an illusion.
Why teams choose self-hosting
Self-hosting seems attractive at first:
- Full control over systems
- No external dependencies
- Low monthly costs (seemingly)
- Technical flexibility
These points are valid – especially if you have the skills, time, and resources in-house.
But: Self-hosting also means taking full responsibility for ongoing operations.
The reality in day-to-day business
In practice, we often see:
- Systems that haven’t been patched in months
- “Temporary” setups that never got replaced
- No monitoring or backup strategy
- No clear responsibility for uptime, operations, or security
What starts as freedom quickly becomes a hidden risk – for teams, clients, and leadership.
Comparison: Self-Hosting vs. RiKuWe
We understand that every team operates differently. This table shows how responsibilities are typically distributed – in-house or together with us.
| Area | Self-hosted internally | RiKuWe as operations partner |
|---|---|---|
| Responsibility | distributed internally, team-managed | contractually defined, technically ensured |
| Costs | flexible, but hard to predict | transparent, predictable, professional |
| Know-how availability | depends on team size and internal documentation | documented, team-based |
| Monitoring & alerting | custom-built, often reactive | automated, multi-tenant |
| Updates & security | on demand, partly manual | automated, documented |
| Recovery & exit | depends on internal routines | regularly tested, verifiable |
| Team focus | split between ops and product development | full focus on product possible |
Our approach: Responsibility without restriction
RiKuWe doesn’t “just do the hosting” – we operate systems as if they were our own:
- Clearly documented
- Automatically provisioned
- Transferable and traceable
We don’t build black boxes – we run infrastructure that remains portable and understandable at all times.
Conclusion
Self-hosting can mean freedom – or risk.
RiKuWe offers operations with responsibility: technically sound, well-documented, GDPR-compliant, and always transferable.
If you want to continue operating systems yourself, we’ll support you.
If you want to outsource operations without losing control – we’re your partner.
RiKuWe: Managed Infrastructure. Understandable. Transferable. Trustworthy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can we still do administration ourselves?
Yes – our setups are transparent, versioned, and documented. Depending on the agreement, you’ll have full access to logs, deployments, and configurations. We take responsibility, but don’t exclude you.
What happens if we want to take operations back in-house?
Our systems are designed, so a controlled exit is always possible – with documented state, access rights, and clear handover processes. We’ll support the transition if desired.
How does RiKuWe compare to self-hosting in terms of cost?
Self-hosting may seem cheaper at first – but operations, maintenance, failover readiness, and expertise require time and personnel. RiKuWe offers predictable operational costs without hidden burdens.
How does the switch from self-hosting to RiKuWe work?
We analyze your current setup, document the key components, and migrate step-by-step into our operational environment – including backup, rollback plan, and full traceability.
Do we have to hand over everything – or is hybrid possible?
Both are possible. Many clients keep certain parts (e.g. internal tools) and hand over critical production systems to us. What matters is clarity in responsibilities – and technical compatibility.
