Platform
Self-hosted vs API
The two ways to run your agent, and how to choose between them.
Every agent we build can run two ways. Both are fully supported — the choice comes down to control, cost, and how fast you want to launch.
Managed API
- Fastest to launch — nothing to host or maintain
- Pay per use, no idle infrastructure cost
- Great for validating an idea quickly
Self-hosted
- Runs on your own servers via Docker
- Your data never leaves your environment
- Predictable cost at higher volume, and full control
- Ideal for sensitive data or compliance requirements
How to choose
A common path is to start on a managed API to validate, then move to self-hosting as volume or data sensitivity grows. Because the agent logic is separate from where it runs, we can migrate it without a rebuild.
Whichever you pick, secrets stay server-side and your data stays yours — see Data, privacy & security.