How Skylantix Works
Privacy-first cloud hosting with transparent operation and personal service.
The Service Model
Skylantix operates as a privacy-first Nextcloud hosting service with transparent operations and personal support. We offer three tiers (Standard, Dedicated, Managed) with clear pricing: $12/month or $120/year for Standard, $30/month for Dedicated, and $60/month for Managed.
Clear Operations
Clear communication, honest updates, and infrastructure choices you can understand.
Tier Pricing
Standard is $12/month or $120/year, Dedicated is $30/month, and Managed is $60/month. Standard (200GB), Dedicated (500GB, you manage), or Managed (500GB, we manage). All include end-to-end encryption.
Talk to a Real Person
Direct access to the person running your infrastructure. Support via email, not ticket systems.
Member Journey
Choose Your Tier & Sign Up
Select Standard, Dedicated, or Managed at $12/month or $120/year for Standard ($30/month Dedicated, $60/month Managed), with discounted rates for students. Provide your preferred username.
Setup & Onboarding
We provision your Nextcloud instance with end-to-end encryption, Nextcloud Talk, and configure your chosen tier. You receive welcome info with login credentials within 24-48 hours.
Join the Community
Email for support and discussions. Personal access to your sysadmin.
Ongoing Support
Get personal support from your sysadmin. Updates, backups, and monitoring handled automatically. You just use your apps.
Infrastructure Architecture
Phased Infrastructure Rollout
Phase 1 (Launch): Single node in Orange County, CA with RAID Z3
Phase 2 (100 members): Add second geographically distinct node for redundancy
Phase 3 (As needed): Add additional nodes for full geographic distribution
Each location will host users with optimal load balancing and redundancy.
🌐 Cloudflare Edge Network
All services fronted by Cloudflare for DDoS protection, SSL, and caching. Reduces bandwidth by 96-98%.
💾 Owner-Managed Hardware
We own all hardware outright. No AWS lock-in. RAID Z3 redundancy. LUKS encrypted drives.
⚡ Redundant Power & Internet
Redundant power and internet systems. Built for reliability.
🔐 Privacy-First Design
Data stays in California. End-to-end encryption for Nextcloud. No data mining or selling information.
Feedback & Transparency
Your input helps shape Skylantix priorities and direction:
Open-Source Support
Supporting open-source and privacy-aligned projects is a core goal once sustainably profitable. Your input helps shape which projects we support.
Feature Priorities
Your feedback shapes which new services and features get developed (containerized hosting, additional apps, etc.).
Email Discussions
Email discussions on policies, infrastructure changes, and service evolution. Your input matters.
Operational Transparency
I'll share meaningful operational transparency—showing how systems perform and what I'm improving.
Sustainability Model
Skylantix is designed for long-term sustainability:
Fixed Costs, Stable Revenue
Hardware amortized over 3-5 years. Predictable revenue from $12/month members enables sustainable operations without investor pressure.
Sustainable Wages
After operational costs, livable wages ensure the service can continue long-term without burning out.
Service Reinvestment
Surplus supports infrastructure improvements, new features, and keeping prices stable long-term.
Ecosystem Support
Supporting open-source and privacy-aligned projects is a core goal once sustainably profitable.
What Makes This Different
Not Venture-Backed
No investors demanding compromises. The focus stays on service quality.
Personal Service
You'll always talk to a real person. This isn't AWS—it's built for people.
Transparent Operation
Operational transparency. Member feedback welcomed. Direct communication. I operate openly because trust requires it.
Privacy-First Infrastructure
California-based hardware I own. No hyperscaler lock-in. No surveillance capitalism. Your data stays yours.
Ready to Choose Your Tier?
Privacy-first Nextcloud hosting. Always talk to a real person. California-based infrastructure. Three tiers, one honest price.