I Built a $5.5 Tool to Replace My $240/Year Cloud Habit

A user reduced their annual cloud storage expenses from approximately $240 to minimal costs by abandoning multiple subscriptions. Previously, the user paid for Dropbox Plus, iCloud+, and Backblaze Personal for sync and backups. To eliminate these recurring fees, the user built a custom WebDAV mount tool and transitioned to owning their own hardware. This shift replaced expensive cloud habits with a self-hosted solution, significantly lowering costs while managing daily work files, iPhone photos, and system backups.