Comparison
Cloud or on-premise: how to choose.
Both do the same work on your documents. The difference lies in where the execution happens, and the right choice depends on your situation, not on a matter of principle.
Here are the criteria that genuinely tip the decision, with what each one implies on both sides.
| Criterion | On-premise | In the cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Where your data lives | On your server, on your premises | On European infrastructure that we administer |
| Setup time | A few weeks, hardware included | A few days |
| Upfront investment | Higher (hardware included) | Reduced |
| Recurring cost | Low and predictable | Monthly subscription |
| Internet connection | Not required | Required |
| Scaling up | Work on the hardware | Adjustable on demand |
| Control and audit | Full, auditable on site | Governed by contract (DPA) |
The cloud is probably the right choice if…
- you are starting out on AI and want to test quickly
- your upfront budget is constrained
- your documents carry no particular confidentiality obligation
- your teams travel and need the tool at hand, at a client site or from home
- your activity varies and capacity has to follow without any work on your side
On-premise is the one if…
- your documents are covered by professional secrecy
- a regulatory obligation governs their processing
- usage is intensive and meant to last
- your organisation requires full control of the perimeter
- your internet connection is unreliable and the tool has to work regardless
In most cases, the answer becomes clear within an hour of conversation. That is what the diagnostic is for.
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