Deploy the way your
security team demands
Cloud SaaS for speed. On-premises for total control. Hybrid for the best of both. Choose what fits your compliance requirements.
Compare Deployment Models
Every organization has different security, compliance, and infrastructure requirements. Here’s how each model stacks up.
| Cloud SaaS | On-Premises | Hybrid | Shared GPU | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data location | AX-managed cloud | Your infrastructure | Your DB on-prem, LLM in cloud |
Shared compute cluster |
| Setup time | Days | 2–3 weeks | 1–2 weeks | 1 week |
| Air-gapped | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ |
| LLM provider | AX-managed | None | Cloud LLM | Shared pool |
| Data movement | Queries only | Your choice (local/cloud) | Queries to cloud LLM | Queries only |
| Best for | SMEs, fast start | Regulated industries, defense | Cost-conscious enterprise | GPU-limited organizations |
| Compliance | SOC 2, GDPR | SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA | SOC 2, GDPR | SOC 2, GDPR |
Choose Your Deployment Model
Each model is designed around a specific set of requirements. Pick the one that matches your organization.
Cloud SaaS
Fully managed by AutomatonX. Connect your database, configure your schema, and start querying. We handle infrastructure, updates, and scaling.
- Fastest setup
- Automatic updates
- Managed scaling
- Pay-as-you-go
On-Premises
Deploy Echo entirely within your infrastructure. Air-gapped environments supported. Your data never touches external networks.
- Full data isolation
- Air-gapped support
- Use local LLMs
- HIPAA / compliance ready
Hybrid
Keep your database on-prem while using cloud LLMs for inference. SQL remains local.
- Best accuracy
- Data stays on-prem
- Flexible architecture
- Enterprise ready
Shared GPU
Shared compute for organizations with limited GPU resources. Centralized management.
- Cost-efficient
- Multi-tenant support
- Central management
- Scalable clusters
Security Across All Models
Regardless of deployment model, Echo enforces read-only access, zero raw data movement, full audit trails, and role-based access control. All deployments support SSO/SAML 2.0 and OAuth 2.0/OIDC.