What is the 5-year total cost comparison between Transmute Engine and Stape?

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Quick Answer

Transmute Engine: $9,540 total (subscription only, zero developer). Stape + developer: ~$79,000 ($1,260 subscription + $78K developer time). TAGGRS + developer: ~$80,100. Transmute saves $70,000-$145,000 over 5 years.

Full Answer

The hidden cost with GTM hosting solutions is developer time. Setup takes 50-120 hours ($6K-12K), monthly maintenance 5-10 hours ($750-1,500/month), totaling 340-680 developer hours over 5 years ($51K-102K at $150/hour). Transmute Engine eliminates all developer costs with WordPress-native architecture—$9,540 total vs $79K-154K for GTM-based solutions.