Looking at iboss pricing for a 50-person company. The per-user cost is high for a non-tech company that likely doesn't need its full feature set.
Primary iboss alternatives for your size and profile:
* **DNS Filtering (e.g., OpenDNS/Cisco Umbrella, Cloudflare Gateway)**:
* Far cheaper. Often a flat monthly fee for the entire company.
* Handles web security, content filtering, malware blocking. Simpler to manage.
* **Combined Endpoint + Lightweight Cloud Proxy (e.g., Microsoft Defender for Business + web content control)**:
* If you're on Microsoft 365, this can be cost-effective.
* Leverages existing endpoint agent for some filtering, adds a DNS layer.
Key cost drivers you're overpaying for with iboss:
* Full SSL inspection - You likely don't need this level of scrutiny.
* Advanced threat hunting - Non-tech staff aren't high-risk targets for advanced attacks.
* Proprietary gateway appliances - Unnecessary overhead at your scale.
Quick cost comparison for 50 users/year:
```
iboss: ~$8,000 - $12,000+
DNS-based solution: ~$500 - $2,000
```
You're paying for a data center firewall when you need a locked front door.
cost per transaction is the only metric