Self-Hosted vs. Cloud
GenFeed is available as an open source core (self-hosted) and a fully managed cloud platform. Here’s how to decide.
Comparison
| Self-Hosted (Core) | GenFeed Cloud | |
|---|---|---|
| Setup | You manage infrastructure | Instant — sign up and start |
| Cost | Your compute + API costs | Subscription (free tier available) |
| Image generation | Yes | Yes |
| Video generation | Yes | Yes |
| Brand kits | Yes | Yes |
| Model selection | Full control (any model) | Curated best models |
| Multi-tenancy | No | Yes — manage multiple brands |
| Publisher | No | Yes — auto-post to X, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube |
| Analytics | No | Yes — engagement, revenue per post |
| Team collaboration | No | Yes — roles, approvals, workspaces |
| Manager (templates, ingredients) | No | Yes |
| Studio (full editor) | No | Yes |
| Marketplace | No | Yes — prompts, workflows, brand kits |
| API | Yes (REST) | Yes (REST + SDK) |
| Webhooks | Yes | Yes |
| NSFW content | Yes (your models) | SFW only |
| Support | Community (GitHub) | Priority support + SLA |
| Updates | Manual (git pull) | Automatic |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Commercial |
When to Self-Host
Self-hosting is right for you if:
- You need NSFW content support (bring your own models)
- You want full control over models, data, and infrastructure
- You’re a developer who prefers to run their own stack
- You have existing infrastructure (Kubernetes, Docker, etc.)
- You need to keep data on-premises for compliance
When to Use Cloud
GenFeed Cloud is right for you if:
- You want to start generating content immediately
- You need multi-brand management (agencies, teams)
- You want auto-publishing to social platforms
- You need analytics and performance tracking
- You want a collaborative workspace for your team
- You prefer managed infrastructure with zero DevOps
Cost Comparison
Self-Hosted
- Infrastructure: $20-100/month (VPS or cloud server)
- AI API costs: Variable (Replicate ~$0.003-0.05/image, fal.ai similar)
- Your time: Setup, maintenance, updates, monitoring
Cloud
- Subscription: Free tier available, paid plans from $29/month
- Per-use pricing: Images and video billed per asset
- Your time: Zero infrastructure management
The math: If you generate fewer than 500 images/month, Cloud is more cost-effective when you factor in infrastructure and maintenance time. Above 500/month, self-hosting saves money — but you lose Publisher, Analytics, and multi-tenancy.
Migration Path
Start with either option — migration is straightforward:
Core → Cloud: Export your brand kits and templates, import into Cloud. Your content and settings transfer.
Cloud → Core: Export your configuration. Self-host with the same brand kits and generation settings.
Get Started
- Self-Hosted: Self-Host GenFeed in 5 Minutes
- Cloud: Sign up for GenFeed Cloud
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