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☁️December 16, 2025

On-premise vs Cloud software: Pros and cons

Guide to decide where to host your company systems.

CloudComparisonGuide

Guide to decide where to host your company's systems.

Local software (on-premise)

Advantages:

  • Total data control
  • Works without internet
  • One-time payment (usually)

    • Disadvantages:

  • Requires own server
  • Maintenance is your responsibility
  • Manual backups
  • Complicated updates

    • Cloud software

    Advantages:

  • Access from anywhere
  • No servers to maintain
  • Automatic backups
  • Updates included
  • Scalable as needed

    • Disadvantages:

  • Requires internet
  • Monthly/annual payment
  • Data on external servers

    • Which to choose?

    Choose local if:

  • Unstable internet
  • Very sensitive data
  • Limited long-term budget

    • Choose cloud if:

  • Multiple locations
  • Remote team
  • You want maintenance-free

    • Our systems work in the cloud with hybrid option.

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