> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://www.traceloop.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Self-Hosting Overview

> Learn about Traceloop's deployment options

Traceloop offers two deployment models tailored to meet diverse customer needs while maintaining robust support for generative AI application workflows.

<Info>
  Need help with self-hosting? [Schedule a
  meeting](https://calendly.com/d/cq42-93s-kcx) with our team, and we'll guide
  you through the process.
</Info>

## Deployment Options

### [Hybrid Deployment](/self-host/hybrid-deployment)

Perfect for organizations seeking to:

* Maintain control over data storage while outsourcing compute
* Minimize operational overhead
* Comply with data residency requirements
* Leverage Traceloop's managed services for processing and monitoring

**Key Components:**

* Processing Pipelines: Managed by Traceloop
* Dashboard: Hosted and managed by Traceloop
* Data Storage: Remains entirely on your infrastructure
* Metadata Storage: Managed by Traceloop
* Monitoring Models: Managed by Traceloop

### [Full Platform Self-Hosting](/self-host/full-deployment)

Ideal for organizations requiring:

* Complete control over all components
* Air-gapped environments
* Maximum security and compliance
* Custom infrastructure requirements

**Key Components:**

* Processing Pipelines: On your infrastructure
* Dashboard: Hosted by Traceloop
* Data Storage: Fully within your infrastructure
* Metadata Storage: Fully within your infrastructure
* Monitoring Models: Fully within your infrastructure

## Comparison

| Feature               | Hybrid Deployment       | Full Platform                |
| --------------------- | ----------------------- | ---------------------------- |
| Processing Pipelines  | Traceloop-managed       | Customer-managed             |
| Dashboard             | Traceloop-hosted        | Traceloop-hosted             |
| Data Storage          | Customer infrastructure | Customer infrastructure      |
| Metadata Storage      | Traceloop-managed       | Customer-managed             |
| Monitoring Models     | Traceloop-managed       | Customer-managed             |
| Data in Motion        | Handled by Traceloop    | Handled entirely by customer |
| Security              | Shared responsibility   | Fully customer-controlled    |
| Deployment Complexity | Lower                   | Higher                       |

## Next Steps

Choose your deployment model:

* [Get started with Hybrid Deployment](/self-host/hybrid-deployment)
* [Set up Full Platform Self-Hosting](/self-host/full-deployment)

<Note>
  Need assistance? We're here to help: - [Schedule a support
  call](https://calendly.com/d/cq42-93s-kcx) - Join our [community
  Slack](https://traceloop.com/slack)
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