Cloud vs Self-hosted
Free and open. Or fully hosted.
Same Zaelar. You choose who runs it.
Self-hosted
Free forever
Open source. Run it anywhere. Bring your own keys. Own everything.
For builders comfortable with servers, updates, backups and keys.
Self-host on GitHub ★Zaelar Cloud
from €9.99/mo
Ready in minutes. No installation. Automatic updates. Managed, encrypted storage & backups. Multi-device sync.
No maintenance — when something breaks, we lose sleep, not you.
Get early access| Self-hosted | Zaelar Cloud | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free forever | €9.99/mo + Energy |
| Setup | You (compute, keys) | None — minutes |
| Updates | Manual | Automatic |
| Storage & backups | Yours | Managed & encrypted |
| Multi-device sync | You build it | Included |
| Maintenance | Yours | None |
Energy
A small base. Then energy when you need it.
No token math. No surprise bills.
Your subscription includes monthly Energy. When your agent needs to think harder, top up with Energy Capsules. Energy never expires — what you don't use stays yours forever. Run out, and Zaelar simply eases off, with a heads-up. Never a surprise bill.
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Pricing
Simple pricing. You pay for the compute you use.
You're not paying for Zaelar. You're paying for the AI it runs on.
Self-hosted
€0
Free forever, open source.
Zaelar Cloud
€9.99/mo
Cloud account, storage, automatic updates, backups, sync, and monthly Energy included.
Energy Capsules — recharge anytime, never expires