The decision to implement AI in a company is just the beginning. The second, more important question is: where should this model run? Should you trust global cloud operators, or host your own model on a server (Local LLM)?
Key Difference: Where is your data?
This is the fundamental factor distinguishing these two approaches.
- Public Cloud AI: You send your data (prompts, files) to the provider’s servers (usually outside the European Economic Area, e.g., in the USA). While convenient, you lose control over what happens to the data along the way.
- Local LLM (On-Premise): The AI model runs on a local Polish server. Data never leaves Poland (Your company - encrypted tunnel - PrivatAI.pl servers).
Comparison of Solutions
| Feature | Public Cloud AI | Private Model (PrivatAI.pl) |
|---|---|---|
| Privacy | Data leaves the organization | Data stays under your control |
| Costs | Paid per “token” (hard to predict) | Fixed subscription (predictable) |
| Censorship | Model refuses some topics | Full control over the model |
| Availability | Dependent on global internet links | Works locally / Private Cloud |
When to choose a local solution?
Local models (Open Source) running on PrivatAI.pl infrastructure have already reached a level sufficient for 90% of business applications.
Choose a local solution if:
- You process personal data (GDPR) or trade secrets.
- You want a fixed monthly cost instead of invoices for usage.
- Your company has a “Zero Trust” policy for external API providers.
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