On-premises self-hosting means running an application on hardware that an individual or organization owns and directly manages. For an always-available GenAI app, that hardware must remain reachable through a stable public address. section 8.1
This approach gives an organization direct control and can suit strict-privacy requirements, but it requires purchasing, configuring, securing, and maintaining dedicated infrastructure. Renting a cloud VM offers similar management responsibilities without owning the physical machine. section 8.1
A deployment decision can compare three practical paths:
- Self-host on dedicated hardware that you purchase and maintain. section 8.1
- Manage a virtual machine rented from a cloud provider and install Langflow yourself. section 8.1
- Use managed hosting when you want the provider to run the service. section 8.5
