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@jerry what kinds of costs go into maintaining an instance? As more and more people join how much does the cost increase? Is there a specific viewable number that (with current usage this month would need x donations)? I apologize if this is sensitive data that shouldn't be shared. I am genuinely curious. 4 comments
This is the latest quarterly report for SFBA.social. It has details and available through a community hub found on the about page. https://hub.sfba.social/2023/04/15/transparency-report-march-2023/ Also, even more details about #Mastondon as incorporated in Germany: https://joinmastodon.org/reports/Mastodon%20Annual%20Report%202021.pdf I couldn't find a 2022 Mastodon Annual Report. Found the above through this more explanatory article about making the #Fediverse sustainable: https://techpolicy.press/priorities-to-make-the-fediverse-sustainable/ I'm really glad to see more admins raise attention to funding. |
Gregory's Server
@Armetron
For many, the increases are not gradual, but rather step function increases in costs, and the amount will vary based on the instance and how they host their infrastructure. For Infosec.exchange, new servers range from $50 to $100 per month each and we have to add another one for about every 2000 active users.
Then there is the CDN. I pay about $300 per month for the service, but it is consumption based.
All told. I would say the costs are about $0.10 per month per active account, but there are many things that can influence it - and also recognize that only about 1/2 of 1% of active accounts make donations.
@Armetron
For many, the increases are not gradual, but rather step function increases in costs, and the amount will vary based on the instance and how they host their infrastructure. For Infosec.exchange, new servers range from $50 to $100 per month each and we have to add another one for about every 2000 active users.