Half off for first 3 months, but then after that yea. Unless you self host everything and manage your own channels.

252.000 annual 😵‍💫

You only need one private channel. Nothing to manage. StartOS is free. Run on $200 worth of mini PC and SDD. 100% doable for the average pleb if you can read and follow instructions.

We offer these other free options, quite a lot. You can also keep using your Alby web Account ant its lightning address for free with any other wallet Alby or not Alby, that supports NWC. -JP