Andrea Grandi 7/20/2024

Buy or Rent? RaspberryPi vs VPS

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This article provides a detailed technical analysis for developers deciding between buying a Raspberry Pi 5 or renting a VPS for self-hosting a service. It compares initial costs, ongoing expenses, setup complexity (including network configuration with Tailscale), reliability, data privacy, and long-term value to help make an informed infrastructure decision.

Buy or Rent? RaspberryPi vs VPS

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