Cloud migration costs: compare one-off and operating costs
Estimate migration investment, cloud run costs and break-even versus on-prem operations.
Cloud migration cost calculator
How much does your cloud migration cost?
Interactive estimate based on your inputs.
Cloud migrations often sit around EUR 45,000 to 240,000 excl. VAT.
Methodology: The estimates are based on historical project data, complexity drivers and standard implementation assumptions.
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Cloud migration costs in real delivery scenarios
Typical price range
EUR 30,000-420,000 excl. VAT
Typical duration
2-9 months depending on workload and target architecture
Main risk drivers
- - Underestimated cutover complexity and downtime windows
- - Insufficient data classification before migration
- - Missing post-go-live operations and security baselines
FAQ
Cloud migration costs
Economics & planning
How should I read the cloud migration cost band?
It blends landing-zone work, workload moves, data transfer and operational hardening. Larger estates or aggressive availability targets widen the range because more validation cycles and rollback rehearsals are required.
What is the smartest way to compare one-off migration spend with cloud run-rate?
Model 24–36 months including people time, licences, support and residual on-prem costs. That highlights break-even honestly instead of comparing only monthly IaaS invoices.
Need a migration narrative for leadership?
We translate technical milestones into budget blocks and risk notes.
Book cloud scopingStrategy trade-offs
Why does refactor cost more than rehost in the calculator?
Because it includes redesign, deeper testing and often data model work. The upside is lower long-term toil once the workload matches cloud-native patterns.
Which risks inflate cloud migration budgets after go-live?
Weak observability, unclear data classification and teams still operating the old way. Budget explicit runway for monitoring, guardrails and training so incidents do not erase savings.
Calculator, follow-up costs & next steps
What does cloud migrations typically cost in a mid-market scenario?
The Cloud Migration Calculator provides a realistic initial range. The strongest drivers are workload mix, data volume and target platform.
What does cloud migrations cost with aggressive timeline and multiple integrations?
In that setup, both delivery effort and risk buffering increase. Key impacts usually come from downtime tolerance, security baseline and operating model.
Which follow-up costs are often underestimated for cloud migrations?
Typical follow-up costs include operations, monitoring, maintenance, change requests and additional integrations after the initial rollout.
Which risks impact budget and timeline the most?
The biggest risks are unclear requirements, dependencies on third-party systems, data quality issues and late scope changes.
Can I use this estimate for internal budgeting?
Yes. The range is built for management-level planning and is refined into milestones and budget blocks in a short discovery call.
What is the next practical step after the Cloud Migration Calculator?
We review your inputs, prioritize open points and provide a concrete implementation path. Recommendation: define landing zone and cutover strategy first.
Typical pricing models (overview)
| Model | When it fits | Budget & flexibility | Typical risks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed price (fixed scope) | Clearly defined scope, stable requirements, repeatable delivery. | Predictable total cost; little room for change without a change order. | Scope creep leads to change orders or quality trade-offs. |
| Time & Material | Discovery, legacy, evolving requirements, or close collaboration. | Maximum flexibility; budget transparent via hourly or daily rates. | Without prioritisation, effort can grow—backlog and reviews matter. |
| Retainer / maintenance package | Ongoing operations, updates, small features, and support. | Agreed capacity per month; predictable follow-on cost. | Large changes may still need a separate estimate. |
| Hybrid (milestone + T&M) | MVP or phased releases with clear go-lives, then iterate. | Core delivery fixed price; extensions on a time-and-materials basis. | Define contractually what is in scope vs. extra work. |
Calculators on this page provide indicative ranges; we choose the right model with you based on risk, scope, and planning horizon.
Costs & next steps
The ranges shown are indicative. For a binding quote we discuss scope, priorities and funding options in a free intro call. Many digitalization projects qualify for grants – try our funding calculator.
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