Raven vs. everything else
Cloud, do-it-yourself, or purpose-built. See where each one shines and where it falls short.
| Factor |
Cloud AI
ChatGPT, Claude API
|
DIY Open-source
Llama, Mistral local
|
Raven Compute
On your computer
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Setup cost | Free | $2K–$10K | $8K–$35K |
| Monthly costs | $500–$5K (goes up) | $100–$500 | $0–$500 |
| Price stays the same | ⚠ Changes with use | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Works without internet | No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Vendor outages | Happens sometimes | ✓ On you | ✓ On you |
| Maintenance | ✓ Very easy | High (lots of tuning) | ✓ We handle it |
| Your data stays private | On their servers | ✓ Local only | ✓ Local only |
| Meets regulations (HIPAA, GDPR) | Complicated | ⚠ You have to set it up | ✓ Built in |
| Locked into one vendor | Yes (they change things) | ✓ No | ✓ No |
Which one is right for you?
Cloud if:
- • You're just testing things
- • Traffic is unpredictable
- • You want zero setup
DIY if:
- • You have tech experts on staff
- • You want total control
- • Money is tight
Raven if:
- • You want it to work
- • Privacy matters to you
- • Predictable costs matter
What will it save you?
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