RADIUS as a Service vs. In-House: What’s Better for Your Business?

RADIUS as a Service vs. In-House: What’s Better for Your Business?

Category RaaS (Radius as a Service) In-House (Custom or On-Premises)
Initial Investment Low upfront costs, subscription pricing High capital for hardware, software, and staff
Time to Deploy Ready within days Months of development and testing
Maintenance Handled by provider Requires ongoing internal IT support
Scalability Instant, usage-based scaling Manual planning, infrastructure-heavy
Security & Compliance Provider meets industry standards (SOC 2, ISO, etc.) Responsibility lies with your team
Total Cost of Ownership Predictable monthly/annual pricing High long-term maintenance and upgrade costs
Innovation Continuous updates and new features Slow, resource-intensive enhancements
Access & Mobility Accessible anywhere (cloud-based) Often restricted to on-site or VPN
Support & Training Included onboarding and helpdesk Depends on internal capabilities
Business Focus Lets your team focus on strategy Requires ongoing operational involvement

Why Clients Choose Radius as Service

  • Faster ROI: See results quickly
  • Lower Risk: Offload infrastructure and security concerns
  • Agility: Adapt easily as your business grows
  • Focus: Keep internal resources focused on your core mission

When In-House Might Be a Fit

  • Highly specialized workflows not supported by existing tools
  • Strong internal IT and development capabilities
  • Strict regulatory or data residency requirements

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