COSTS + OPTIONAL SUPPORT
feed the snorse.
Contributions help cover boring infrastructure and future upgrades. They do not purchase access or priority.
current cost sketch
| item | current / option | cost |
|---|---|---|
| AWS Lightsail host | 512 MiB | $5 / month |
| next host tier | 1 GiB | $7 / month |
| larger host tier | 2 GiB | $12 / month |
| backend requests + storage | usage-based | variable |
| domain | annual registration | variable |
Prices checked August 4, 2026. Verify the official AWS plan table.
what money does not buy
- queue position
- guaranteed uptime
- private support obligations
- extra features or data access
- a tax-deductible charitable receipt
Contributions are voluntary gifts. Service never depends on an individual donating.
support-message policy
Active groups may receive a short support note no sooner than 180 days after admission or rollout and no more than once per 180 days afterward. Standalone DM users never receive unsolicited appeals.