Another point re $$$'s. Predictable, low pricing is actually a key Oracle cloud selling point. Following the recent wins with Zoom and 8x8 we've put up a comparison sheet [1] and a workload estimator [2]. Then there's the general cost estimator [3]. No hidden costs, and no calling required.

[1] https://www.oracle.com/cloud/economics/

[2] https://www.oracle.com/webfolder/workload-estimator/index.ht...

[3] https://www.oracle.com/cloud/cost-estimator.html