Cloud-Based AI Services:

1. Remote processing — prompts and files are sent to the provider’s infrastructure.
2. Plan-dependent privacy — retention and training policies vary by service, plan, and settings.
3. Recurring fees — paid plans charge ongoing subscription or usage fees.
4. Usage limits — limits depend on your plan and provider.
5. Internet access — cloud features require a connection.
6. Provider-managed models — available models and behavior are controlled by the service.

VaultAI:

1. Local processing — offline AI features process prompts and files on your own computer.
2. One-time purchase — no required monthly AI subscription.
3. No paid token meter — performance and model capacity depend on your hardware.
4. Portable storage — the application, models, and your saved work travel on the SSD.
5. Model choice — choose from the models included with your drive.
6. Optional connectivity — web search sends your search query to the search provider; update checks also use the internet. Read the privacy policy.