> ## 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-team/branding-and-customizations/build-a-shared-ai-agent-collection.md) | ✅ | ✅ |
| [Plugins & Custom Plugins](https://custom.typingmind.com/features/plugins) | ✅ | ✅ |
| [Chat logs](https://docs.typingmind.com/typingmind-team/analytics/view-and-export-user-chat-logs.md) | ✅ | ✅ |
| [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-team/user-management/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://trust.typingmind.com/) | 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.md) | 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 |


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