Cloud Migration Cost Estimator
Estimate the total cost of migrating on-premise infrastructure to the cloud. Includes data transfer, labor, downtime, testing, and training.
Configure Your Inputs
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Total data to transfer to cloud
Physical/virtual servers to migrate
Applications needing re-architecture
Level of application changes needed
Avg. rate for engineering/DevOps
Revenue lost per hour of downtime
On-premise hosting/maintenance cost
Your Results
Calculated in real-time based on your inputs above
Total Migration Cost
$41,310
Estimated payback in 28 months
Labor & Engineering
$24,000
Downtime Cost
$10,000
Data Transfer
$10
Testing & QA
$4,800
Training
$2,500
Monthly Savings
$1,500
Payback Period
28 months
Est. Timeline
8 weeks
Estimate Only: These results are approximate calculations based on the values you entered. Actual costs may vary depending on vendor pricing, negotiations, and market conditions.
Pro Tip
Cloud migration typically saves 20-40% on infrastructure costs long-term. Plan for a 3-6 month migration window and budget 20% contingency for unexpected issues.
Disclaimer: This calculator provides estimates for informational purposes only. It does not constitute financial, legal, or professional advice. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any calculations. Actual costs and results may differ significantly. Always consult a qualified professional before making financial decisions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a typical cloud migration take?
Small businesses (5-10 servers): 1-3 months. Mid-market (10-50 servers): 3-9 months. Enterprise (50+ servers): 6-18+ months. Complexity, compliance requirements, and re-architecture needs are the biggest timeline drivers.
What's the difference between lift-and-shift and re-architecture?
Lift-and-shift moves workloads as-is to cloud VMs — faster and cheaper but you miss cloud-native benefits. Re-architecture redesigns apps to use cloud services (serverless, managed databases) — more expensive upfront but much lower long-term costs.
What are the hidden costs of cloud migration?
Commonly overlooked: egress fees for data transfer, productivity loss during migration, parallel running costs (paying for both old and new), security re-configuration, compliance re-certification, and application performance tuning.
Should I hire a migration partner or do it in-house?
If your team lacks cloud expertise, a migration partner (AWS/Azure/GCP certified) is worth the investment. They typically charge $150-$300/hr but avoid costly mistakes. In-house works well for simple lift-and-shift with experienced DevOps.
How do I calculate the ROI of cloud migration?
Compare your current monthly infrastructure cost to estimated cloud costs (usually 20-40% savings). Subtract the one-time migration cost. Your payback period = migration cost ÷ monthly savings. Most migrations pay back in 12-24 months.
What's the biggest risk in cloud migration?
Unexpected downtime and data loss. Mitigate by: running old and new systems in parallel, implementing comprehensive backup and rollback plans, migrating in phases (not all at once), and conducting thorough testing before cutover.