Self-hosting is an enterprise option, not the default path. Most teams should start on the managed cloud and migrate only if a hard requirement demands it.
When self-hosting makes sense
- Strict data-residency rules that require data to stay in a specific region or your own infrastructure.
- Compliance regimes that prohibit third-party processing.
- Air-gapped environments with no outbound internet.
What it involves
- Deploying the Orbit server and its datastore in your environment.
- Managing upgrades, backups, and uptime yourself (or via a support contract).
- Configuring your agents’ MCP URLs to point at your instance.
How to request it
Reach out via The Inside or contact the team directly. We’ll scope your requirements and walk through deployment options.Security & privacy
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