Pricing Built Around Ownership, Not Lock-in
IdliStack is more than just hosting. It is a managed open-source ecosystem built to help nonprofits adopt technology sustainably, confidently, and without unnecessary complexity. Behind every tool on IdliStack is deep on-ground research, continuous experimentation, and a team that spends time understanding what actually works for nonprofits in practice, not just on paper.
We carefully curate and maintain open-source tools that fit real nonprofit workflows, and when existing tools fall short, we work alongside the community to improve or build what is needed. In a world increasingly driven by bots, automation, and endless software, we continue to believe the future we are building is open at its core, shaped by community voices, collective effort, and shared ownership.
What Are You Actually Paying For?
- • Hand-picked open-source tools that actually make sense for nonprofit workflows
- • Reliable and secure infrastructure with backups, uptime monitoring, and ongoing maintenance included
- • Infrastructure support without needing an in-house tech team
- • Predictable pricing without vendor lock-ins or surprise costs
- • Technology that stays affordable as your organization grows, without compromising on ownership or flexibility
- • Human support from a team that understands the realities of the social sector
- • Discounted infrastructure credits based on your usage and scale
You Are Not Just Getting Software
You are becoming part of:
- • A community-driven ecosystem that helps shape what gets built and improved
- • Access to free capacity-building programs designed for nonprofits and non-technical teams
- • Shared learning, peer support, and access to evolving open-source best practices
- • A growing network of organizations building sustainable technology together
Here Is How It All Comes Together
| Theme | Product Stack | Service | Cost/One Month Starts At (excl. GST) | Cost/Year*(excl. GST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fundraising | Fundraising Management System | Managed Hosting | ₹2,013 | ₹24,156 |
| Managed Hosting + Community-driven Product Enhancements + Enablement Support | ₹4,680 | ₹56,160 | ||
| Community | rForum | Managed Hosting | ₹951 | ₹11,412 |
| Communications | Listmonk | Managed Hosting | ₹951 | ₹11,412 |
| Mattermost | Managed Hosting | ₹951 | ₹11,412 | |
| Whatomate | Managed Hosting | ₹1,299 | ₹15,588 | |
| Websites | Ghost | Managed Hosting | ₹574 | ₹6,879 |
| WordPress | Managed Hosting | ₹951 | ₹11,412 | |
| Custom Apps | Custom Apps | Managed Hosting | Contact us for pricing | |
* All prices are exclusive of 18% GST. Additional training starts at ₹2,000 per session for up to 5 members.
For bundled solutions and tailored pricing, reach out to us at [email protected].
Every organization uses technology differently. Pricing may vary depending on compute, storage, and scale requirements.
Infrastructure baseline
Resource Allocation
Baseline virtual server resource allocation optimized for each application stack on IdliStack.
| Application | CPU | RAM | Disk Storage |
|---|---|---|---|
| FMS | 2 vCPU | 4 GB RAM | 50 GB Storage |
| Mattermost + PostgreSQL | 1 vCPU | 2 GB RAM | 20 GB Storage |
| Listmonk + PostgreSQL | 1 vCPU | 2 GB RAM | 20 GB Storage |
| WordPress + MySQL | 1 vCPU | 2 GB RAM | 20 GB Storage |
| WhatOMate | 1 vCPU | 4 GB RAM | 30 GB Storage |
| R Forum + PostgreSQL | 1 vCPU | 2 GB RAM | 20 GB Storage |
| Ghost + MySQL | 1 vCPU | 2 GB RAM | 20 GB Storage |
Comparing Cost, Ownership, and Ease of Use
| Option | Monthly Cost | Hidden Costs | Usability | Sustainability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IdliStack | 700-1,900 | None | Easy | Sustainable |
| Self-hosted infrastructure | 400-1,200 | DevOps time | Hard | Unsustainable |
| SaaS tools | 1K-5K+ | Vendor lock-in | Easy | Expensive long-term |
Understanding Long-term Sustainability
| Option | Year 1 Cost | Year 2 Cost | 3 Year Reality |
|---|---|---|---|
| IdliStack | Low | Low | Predictable + Sustainable |
| Self-hosted infrastructure | Low | Medium | Hidden effort cost |
| SaaS tools | Medium | High | Expensive lock-in |
The goal is not just to reduce software costs, but to create a healthier and more sustainable way for nonprofits to adopt technology. One that prioritizes people, long-term ownership, and collective growth over dependency and lock-ins.