Honest Managed IT Pricing for BC Businesses
Most IT companies make you call for pricing. We do not. Here is exactly what managed IT costs in BC and which Astro plan fits your business.
Simple Monthly Pricing. No Surprises.
Essential
Best for: Small teams needing reliable IT basics
- Remote helpdesk (business hours, Mon-Fri 8am-6pm)
- 24/7 system monitoring and alerts
- Automated patch management
- Antivirus and endpoint protection
- Monthly system health report
- Email and phone support
Not included: On-site visits, advanced cybersecurity, backup
Get StartedProfessional
Best for: Growing BC businesses wanting complete IT coverage
- Everything in Essential
- Unlimited remote AND on-site support
- Cloud backup and disaster recovery
- Email platform administration included (Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace)
- Dark web credential monitoring
- Quarterly IT business review
- Priority 4-hour response SLA
- Hardware procurement assistance
Premium
Best for: Businesses needing enterprise-grade security and strategy
- Everything in Professional
- Advanced endpoint detection and response (EDR/MDR)
- Security awareness training for all staff
- PIPEDA compliance support
- vCIO strategic planning and roadmapping
- 2-hour SLA response guarantee
- Hardware lifecycle management
- Dedicated account manager (Ripan directly)
All plans billed monthly in CAD. GST of 5% added to all invoices. No PST on IT services in BC. No lock-in for the first 3 months. 30 days notice required after that.
How Astro Compares to Your Options
| Feature | Break-Fix | Typical BC MSP | Astro Developments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost (10 users) | $0 + $150/hr per call | $1,500-$2,250/mo | $800-$1,200/mo |
| Proactive monitoring | No | Yes | Yes |
| Same-day response guarantee | No | Sometimes | Yes |
| On-site support included | Extra charge | Sometimes | Yes (Professional+) |
| Cybersecurity included | No | Add-on extra | Yes (Professional+) |
| Email platform administration (Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace) | Extra charge | Add-on extra | Included |
| Cloud backup included | Extra charge | Add-on extra | Included (Professional+) |
| Hardware procurement help | No | Sometimes | Yes, all plans |
| Dedicated named contact | No | No | Yes, Ripan directly |
| Local Surrey BC company | Sometimes | Sometimes | Yes |
| Fixed predictable monthly cost | No | Usually | Yes, always |
| Contract required | No | Usually 1-2 years | No lock-in first 3 months |
BC MSP market rates sourced from F12.net Canada MSP Pricing Guide 2025, VC3 Managed IT Pricing Guide 2026, and Onetech360 2025 Pricing Guide.
Astro vs Hiring an In-House IT Person in Vancouver
In-House IT Employee (Annual Cost)
Coverage: 1 person, 1 skill set, 8 hours/day, sick days, vacations
Salary data from Glassdoor Vancouver BC IT Support Specialist survey, October 2025: $56,546 average, $83,030 top 10th percentile.
Astro Professional Plan (10 Users)
Coverage: Full team expertise, 24/7 monitoring, on-site and remote, multiple specializations, no sick days, no vacations, no recruitment
Businesses save an average of $73,000+ per year switching from in-house IT to Astro
How Much Could You Save With Astro?
Typical BC MSP Monthly Cost
$1,850/mo
(BC market average: $150 to $225 per user per month)
Your Estimated Astro Monthly Cost
$1,200/mo
Monthly Savings with Astro
$650/mo
Annual Savings with Astro
$7,800/yr
Compared to Your Current Spend
You are currently overpaying by $800/month. Astro could save you $9,600/year.
Estimates based on BC MSP market averages sourced from F12.net, VC3, and industry data as of 2025-2026. Actual pricing varies by requirements. Contact us for an exact quote tailored to your business.
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