Managed IT Calculator
Estimate your monthly
IT support cost
Adjust the inputs below to match your environment and get an instant estimate. Our base plan is $429/month for unlimited remote support and up to 10 managed devices (including your router/firewall). Scroll down to see how that compares to published DMV MSP benchmarks — then reach out for a tailored quote if compliance or multi-site scope applies.
Managed switches, wireless access points, NAS drives, printers, and similar network-connected assets.
Included for all enrolled endpoints — halve add-on costs to remove
Estimated monthly
per month, billed monthly
Prices are approximate. Compliance requirements, advanced security configurations, or multi-site environments may alter the final cost.
Every plan includes
One flat rate. No nickel-and-diming.
- Router & firewall management
- Patch management
- Anti-malware & endpoint protection
- Basic incident response
- Disk space & uptime monitoring
- Unlimited remote support
- Up to 40% off on-site rates
Contract customers receive up to 40% off our standard on-site hourly rate — for hardware installs, office moves, and on-site troubleshooting.
Price transparency
How our published rates compare to typical DMV MSP pricing
Most regional MSPs bill per user and do not publish the rate — the number arrives after a discovery call. We bill for the devices we actually manage, and the tiers are published on this page so you can budget before you talk to anyone. The figures below are third-party estimates from DMV provider guides and pricing pages; every plan differs in scope, so treat this as directional, not an apples-to-apples quote.
Knockout published plan
$429/mo base
Unlimited remote support · up to 10 managed devices (includes router/firewall). Adjust the calculator above for add-on devices, servers, and your exact footprint.
- Billed per managed device, so headcount changes do not move the price
- Written quote after a short call — not a bait-and-switch “custom quote only” page
Estimated savings vs. regional norms
At 12 people, your calculator estimate of $537/mo is about $1,263 less than a typical $125–$170/user/mo DMV plan (~$1,800/mo at $150/user).
Versus Envision Consulting’s published $140/user rate ($1,680/mo at 12 people), the estimated gap is about $1,143/mo ($15,156/yr vs. mainstream midpoint).
We do not bill per user, but for comparison our estimate works out to $45/person/mo against regional per-user norms of $125–$170/user/mo.
| Benchmark | Typical pricing | At 12 people* |
|---|---|---|
| Knockout (this calculator) | $429/mo base · published per-device tiers | $537/mo |
| DMV mainstream MSP tier | $125–$170/user/mo | $1,500–$2,040/mo |
| Envision Consulting (published) | $140/user/mo · Published full-plan rate; $2,000/mo minimum on full-coverage plans per their pricing page. | $1,680/mo |
| Industry monthly minimums | Often $1,000–$2,500/mo for small-business plans (fixed overhead regardless of headcount).2 | |
*Head count is taken from the Desktops & Laptops slider on this page, since per-user providers charge by person. Knockout charges by managed device and counts network edge gear separately — your all-in calculator total is the fair comparison.
- Envision Consulting, “How Much Does Managed IT Cost in 2026? A DC/DMV Pricing Guide” — mainstream DMV tier $120–$170/user/mo; publishes $140/user full plan and $2,000/mo minimum for full coverage. https://envision-consulting.com/how-much-does-managed-it-cost-2026-dmv/ (accessed July 2026).
- Envision Consulting IT support pricing calculator — $140/user/mo published estimate for Support + Security + Strategy; $2,000/mo minimum on full-coverage plans. https://envision-consulting.com/it-support-dc-metro/ (accessed July 2026).
- Sentry Consulting Group, “What Managed IT Actually Costs for a Small Practice in Northern Virginia (2026)” — full-stack plans commonly $125–$250/user/mo; monthly minimums often $1,000–$2,500. https://www.sentryconsulting.net/insights/managed-it-cost-northern-virginia.html (accessed July 2026).
- E-N Computers, “Best managed IT for SMBs in the DC metro area in 2026” — standard managed IT $125–$200/user/mo; enhanced security $200–$250/user/mo. https://www.encomputers.com/2026/04/best-managed-it-washington-dc-smbs-2026/ (accessed July 2026).
- DCI TECH USA managed IT FAQ — most DMV businesses with 5–100 users pay $125–$275/user/mo depending on tier. https://www.dcitech.us/managed-it-services (accessed July 2026).
- Monthly minimum figures summarized from Sentry Consulting Group and Envision Consulting sources above; many MSPs also bill Microsoft 365 licensing, onboarding, and project work separately.
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