Managed IT Calculator
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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Most regional MSPs do not publish per-user pricing — quotes arrive after a discovery call. We publish our calculator tiers here 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.
- No seat minimums and no multi-year lock-in before you get a number
- Written quote after a short call — not a bait-and-switch “custom quote only” page
Estimated savings vs. regional norms
At 12 seats, 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 seats), the estimated gap is about $1,143/mo ($15,156/yr vs. mainstream midpoint).
Effective Knockout rate at this team size: $45/seat/mo vs. regional per-user norms of $125–$170/user/mo.
| Benchmark | Typical pricing | At 12 seats* |
|---|---|---|
| Knockout (this calculator) | $429/mo base · published 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 | |
*Seat count follows the Desktops & Laptops slider on this page. Knockout tiers count network edge gear and other managed devices 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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