Transparent Pricing, Tailored to Your Needs

We understand that every IT setup is unique, and determining support costs requires a deep understanding of your specific infrastructure and operations. Our goal is to ensure your quote reflects exactly what you need—no more, no less.

We also know how frustrating it can be to navigate a lengthy sales process just to get a ballpark idea of pricing. That’s why we’ve created an alternative. On this page, you’ll find two case studies that showcase typical client scenarios, complete with their costs and an overview of how we structure our billing.

Ready to dive deeper? Book a free consultation today to:

  • Learn what these examples mean for your business
  • Get a comprehensive audit of your current IT support (think of it as a tech check-up!)
  • Discuss a custom plan designed just for you

Example Pricing Scenarios

Case Study for Cyber Shield and Full Managed

Small Business

A local company with 12 users and a cloud-based server at 1 location providing:

  • Endpoint Detection and Response
  • Backup and Disaster Recovery
  • Web Filtering
  • Office 365 Cyber Detection and Response
  • Managed Email Security
  • Proactive Security Maintenance
  • Cybersecurity Awareness Training & Phishing Simulations

1-year agreement at $674.00/month on Cyber Shield

1-year agreement at $794.00/month on Full Managed (to include unlimited onsite and remote help desk support)

Mid-sized Business

A local engineering firm with 60 users and 3 VMs with 2 locations providing:

  • Unlimited Onsite and Remote Help Desk Support
  • Endpoint Detection and Response
  • Backup and Disaster Recovery
  • Web Filtering
  • Office 365 Cyber Detection and Response
  • Managed Email Security
  • Proactive Security Maintenance
  • Cybersecurity Awareness Training & Phishing Simulations

1-year agreement at $3,741.00/month

Note: These prices are based on a 1-year agreement, but we also offer 3-year options with some great perks—especially when it comes to cost savings. With a longer-term contract, you lock in a lower rate, so you’re not worrying about annual price increases. Plus, the more you use our services over time, the more you get for your money. It’s a smart way to keep costs predictable and make budgeting easier.

FAQ

Is the price that comes out of pricing tool accurate?

This tool is intended to give you an approximate idea of the costs associated with outsourcing IT support to help you in your search. If the numbers look approachable, our team will carry out a thorough evaluation of your IT infrastructure and present a detailed plan along with an official quote tailored to your needs.

What are the different plans you offer and what’s included in each one of them?

  • Full Managed Premium
  • Full Managed
  • Cyber Shield
  • Cyber Shield (Lite)
  • Co-Managed

If we choose fully managed services, will our company need a dedicated resource?

None of our clients currently have a dedicated resource. We have a client concierge who will triage your ticket to the proper technician based on the issue you’re facing. We practice ticket ownership where the assigned technician will see your ticket from start to finish unless they need assistance from another team member or escalation is required.

What is the agreement length?

Our client agreements are typically pre-discounted for a three-year term so that we can also secure long-term pricing from suppliers. If you prefer a 1- or 2-year agreement, there’s typically a slightly higher monthly charge.

All agreements have a 30-day money back guarantee, and a 90 day out clause before the 1-, 2-, or 3-year term start.

Will we save money by hiring an MSP instead of hiring internally?

When comparing the costs, outsourcing IT services can be significantly more economical than maintaining an in-house IT team. But the real value comes from the protection and peace of mind we offer. The financial implications of an IT incident can be severe if you’re not partnered with the right provider—ransomware attacks, for instance, can result in substantial costs or, even worse, the permanent loss of critical data. Our approach prioritizes robust security measures designed to minimize these risks. By choosing our services, you’re not just cutting costs; you’re investing in a proactive defense that safeguards your business against potentially catastrophic events.

Why are your prices higher than that of other MSPs?

There is no universally established standard for MSPs by any regulatory authority or governing body, and each MSP operates differently. However, thanks to our partnerships with various trusted vendors across the industry, we offer you top-tier protection that you deserve. When you’re comparing quotes from different MSPs, you really need to compare what is included in each contract to know if you are truly comparing apples to apples. We strongly believe that it’s better to explain our higher prices today, vs trying to explain poor service for the rest of our business relationship.

Is my Line of Business (LoB) software cost included in your monthly fee?

While we don’t cover the cost of your LoB software, vendor management is covered in our full-managed agreement should you have any issues with the software provided you have a support agreement in place with them. We can’t fix someone else’s software, but we can coordinate with your software provider’s technical support on your behalf.

Will I need to budget for hardware or invest in additional equipment?

During the initial onboarding process, we may come across certain issues that require immediate attention. Our aim will always to be to work within your budget and ensure that everything is properly addressed without overspending. However, there may be instances where essential infrastructure needs to be replaced, and in such cases, we evaluate the situation individually.

Additionally, when you are on a full-managed plan, we will meet with you quarterly to discuss the current state of your hardware. We can plan out upgrades over time so it doesn’t hit your wallet all at once.

Are IT projects included in the monthly fee?

IT projects are not included in the monthly fee as they require extensive planning, additional labour hours, and (sometimes) extra hardware costs an are typically unpredictable in nature.  The time we take to consult on your project is included within reason, but the actual labour to complete the project is not.

How are projects billed?

We bill projects at 3 different time intervals. Once your project begins, and 40% of your project total bill. Once we reach the midway point of the project, we will send an invoice for an additional 30%. At the end of the project, we will bill the final 30% of the total project. All hardware is invoiced in advanced, and is due upon delivery of the hardware, we do NOT extend terms on hardware.

I’m not looking for a monthly agreement. Can I call you if something comes up?

While we typically try to deal with clients on an agreement basis, there may be times (such as emergencies) where we can assist on a break/fix basis. We will require you to fill out and agree to our Hourly Agreement ahead of work being completed.

What happens if we want to cancel service?

This is dependent on the type of agreement you have signed when we began our relationship. The cancellation clause would be described in that specific agreement. We don’t like to tie unhappy clients down though based on a agreement but if you are unhappy we do ask for frank and honest discussions to learn how we can better ourselves.

For more information, or to request a no-obligation, no-cost Network Audit for your business,

please contact us at 905-228-4809 (Niagara office), 705-885-0993 (Barrie office), or help@b4networks.ca