> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.typingmind.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Cloud-host vs Self-host

|                         | **Cloud-hosted**                                                                   | **Self-hosted**                                                                                    |
| ----------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Pricing**             | [Monthly subscription](https://custom.typingmind.com/pricing) starts at \$99/month | Annual subscription. [Contact us for custom pricing.](https://custom.typingmind.com/business-plan) |
| **User seats**          | 5 included. Extra seats at \$8/seat/month                                          | 5 included. Extra seats at custom pricing                                                          |
| **Free trial & refund** | 14-day free trial, no upfront cost                                                 | No free trial, non-refundable. *Recommend trying Cloud-host first.*                                |

## Setup & Installation

|                | **Cloud-hosted**                                                            | **Self-hosted**                                                                           |
| -------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Deployment** | Hosted on TypingMind's cloud servers (US/EU data centers)                   | Hosted on your own servers                                                                |
| **Setup**      | Simple [signup](https://custom.typingmind.com/signup) managed by TypingMind | Requires technical knowledge. See [requirements](https://custom.typingmind.com/self-host) |

## Features

|                                                                                                                                  | **Cloud-hosted**                                     | **Self-hosted**                                      |
| -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------- |
| [Fully featured chat interface](https://custom.typingmind.com)                                                                   | ✅                                                    | ✅                                                    |
| [Fully featured Admin Panel](https://custom.typingmind.com)                                                                      | ✅                                                    | ✅                                                    |
| [Custom branding and domain](https://custom.typingmind.com/features/custom-branding)                                             | ✅                                                    | ✅                                                    |
| [Prompt templates](https://custom.typingmind.com/features/prompt-library)                                                        | ✅                                                    | ✅                                                    |
| [Shared AI Agents](https://docs.typingmind.com/typingmind-custom/branding-and-customizations/build-a-shared-ai-agent-collection) | ✅                                                    | ✅                                                    |
| [Plugins & Custom Plugins](https://custom.typingmind.com/features/plugins)                                                       | ✅                                                    | ✅                                                    |
| [Chat logs](https://docs.typingmind.com/typingmind-custom/user-management/enable-chat-logs-how-it-works)                         | ✅                                                    | ✅                                                    |
| [Custom LLMs (LLaMA, Azure, etc.)](https://custom.typingmind.com/features/manage-chat-models)                                    | ✅                                                    | ✅                                                    |
| [Knowledge Base](https://custom.typingmind.com/features/upload-training-data)                                                    | ✅ PDF, TXT, Notion, Google Drive, Intercom, and more | ✅ PDF, TXT, Notion, Google Drive, Intercom, and more |
| [Reports & Analytics](https://custom.typingmind.com/features/analytics-dashboard)                                                | ✅                                                    | ✅                                                    |
| [API Integration](https://custom.typingmind.com/features/api-access)                                                             | ✅                                                    | ✅                                                    |
| [Access Control](https://custom.typingmind.com/features/access-control)                                                          | ✅                                                    | ✅                                                    |
| [Manage usage per model](https://custom.typingmind.com/features/limit-chat-model-access)                                         | ✅                                                    | ✅                                                    |
| [SSO Authentication](https://docs.typingmind.com/typingmind-custom/user-management/setup-single-sign-on-\(sso\))                 | ✅                                                    | ✅                                                    |
| **Bill users with custom pricing**                                                                                               | ✅                                                    | ✅                                                    |
| **Custom user guides**                                                                                                           | ✅ Customizable via Admin panel                       | ✅ Customizable via Admin panel                       |

## Privacy

|                                                                                                          | **Cloud-hosted**                                                          | **Self-hosted**                                                                                                 |
| -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| [**Data control**](https://docs.typingmind.com/security-and-compliance/data-privacy-and-security-report) | Data stored and processed on TypingMind's servers                         | Complete control over data storage and processing                                                               |
| [**Privacy & Security**](https://docs.typingmind.com/security-and-compliance/privacy-policy)             | Securely stored on TypingMind's servers. Never shared with third parties. | All data stays in your MySQL database. No data sent to external services. Add custom security layers as needed. |

## Support & Maintenance

|                           | **Cloud-hosted**          | **Self-hosted**                                   |
| ------------------------- | ------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- |
| **Support**               | ✅ Email or real-time chat | ✅ Email or real-time chat                         |
| **Maintenance & updates** | Managed by TypingMind     | You handle updates and server maintenance         |
| **Other ongoing costs**   | ❌ Fixed subscription fee  | ✅ Variable, based on server usage and maintenance |