| Feature | Cloud | Hybrid | Self-Hosted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Setup Time | < 5 minutes | 1-2 hours | 1-2 days |
| Operational Overhead | None | Low | Medium-High |
| Infrastructure Control | Fully managed by Oso | Cloud + on-prem fallback | Fully customer-managed |
| Data Residency | Oso Cloud | Your choice | Your infrastructure |
| Scalability | Automatic | Automatic + fallback | Manual scaling |
| Use Case | Getting started, most production apps | High availability requirements | Compliance, air-gapped environments |
Cloud Deployment
The Cloud model, Oso hosts and manages the authorization service, including infrastructure, scaling, and monitoring.When to Choose Cloud
- Getting started with Oso authorization
- Production apps without custom compliance requirements
- Teams that don’t want to manage infra for authorization
Key Benefits
- Zero operational overhead: Oso Cloud handles all authorization requests
- Global distribution: Your rules and data are replicated across regions, from Singapore to San Francisco
- Automatic scaling: Handles traffic spikes without configuration
- Built-in monitoring: Comprehensive observability included
- Fastest time to value: Production-ready in minutes
Steps to Deploy
- Create an account at ui.osohq.com
- Install the SDK for your preferred language
- Define your policy using Polar syntax
- Start making authorization calls from your application
Pricing & Billing
Cloud deployment uses usage-based pricing. Billing is handled through the Oso Cloud dashboard with support for enterprise invoicing.Hybrid Deployment
The Hybrid model uses Oso Cloud as the primary service and a local Fallback node for failover.When to Choose Hybrid
- High availability requirements that exceed standard cloud SLAs
- Regulatory compliance requiring some on-premises presence
- Disaster recovery scenarios where cloud connectivity might be interrupted
- Organizations wanting cloud convenience with on-premises backup
How It Works
- Primary cloud service handles all normal authorization requests
- Fallback nodes deployed in your infrastructure sync policy and facts
- Automatic failover when cloud connectivity is lost
- Seamless failback when cloud connectivity is restored
Key Benefits
- Maximum uptime: Authorization continues even during cloud outages
- Consistent performance: Local fallback reduces latency during failures
- Simplified operations: Most management still handled by Oso Cloud
- Data sovereignty: Keep a copy of authorization data on-premises
Architecture
Setup Requirements
- Container orchestration platform (Kubernetes, Docker Swarm, or ECS)
- Network connectivity to Oso Cloud for synchronization
- Storage for local policy and data caching
- Load balancer configuration for failover logic
Steps to Deploy
- Enable hybrid mode in your Oso Cloud dashboard
- Download the fallback node container image
- Configure synchronization with your cloud environment
- Test failover scenarios in your staging environment
- Deploy to production with monitoring
Self-Hosted Deployment
The Self-Hosted model runs the full Oso stack in your infrastructure with no external dependencies.When to Choose Self-Hosted
- Strict compliance requirements prohibiting third-party services
- Air-gapped environments without internet connectivity
- Full data sovereignty requirements
- Organizations needing complete infrastructure control
Current Status
Self-Hosted deployment is supported for AWS-based environments. Deployment requires engineering resources from your team to complete the integration process. We’re actively developing support for other cloud providers and on-premises environments. Interested in non-AWS environments? Contact us to discuss your requirements and upcoming availability.Compatibility Matrix
| Feature | Cloud | Self-Hosted |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | Managed by Oso | AWS (others in development) |
| Monitoring | Managed by Oso | Datadog, Honeycomb integration |
| Storage | Managed by Oso | S3 + MSK in your AWS account |
| Management Tools | Web UI + CLI | oso-manager CLI tool |
| Scaling | Automatic | Horizontal scaling on AWS ECS |
| Updates | Automatic | Manual with provided tooling |
Next Steps
Ready to Get Started?
- Try Oso Cloud: Create a free account at ui.osohq.com
- Explore Hybrid: Contact us to discuss Fallback node setup
- Evaluate Self-Hosted: Schedule a technical consultation