Where Your Agent Runs
Your agent needs a place to live -- somewhere it can run, think, and respond to your messages. AgentVibe gives you three options, from free and easy to always-on in the cloud.
Your Options at a Glance
| Option | Cost | Best For | Always On? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Your Computer (default) | Free | Getting started, personal use, development | Only when your computer is on |
| Cloud (Fly.io, Hetzner, Railway) | $3-20/mo | Agents that need to be available 24/7, Telegram bots, team tools | Yes |
| Your Own Server (any VPS) | Varies | Full control, existing infrastructure | Yes |
Your Computer -- The Default
When you deploy an agent, it runs right on your machine inside a lightweight container. This is the default and the easiest way to get started.
- Cost: Free. Zero. Nothing.
- Setup: Automatic. Just click Deploy.
- Privacy: Your data stays on your machine.
- Catch: The agent sleeps when your computer is off or Docker is not running.
Start here. It is free, instant, and gives you the full AgentVibe experience. You can always move to the cloud later if you need your agent available 24/7.
Cloud -- Always On
If you need your agent available around the clock -- for example, a Telegram bot that should respond even when your laptop is closed -- deploy to a cloud provider.
Starts at ~$3/mo. Great for Telegram bots and agents that need to be reachable from anywhere. AgentVibe handles the entire setup.
Starts at ~$4/mo. The most affordable always-on option. AgentVibe creates the server, installs everything, and deploys your agent automatically.
Pay only for what you use. Good for quick cloud deployments. Typically $5-20/mo for an agent.
For teams in the Azure ecosystem. Virtual machines or serverless containers. $5-30/mo depending on the setup.
Cloud costs are paid directly to the cloud provider, not to AgentVibe. These are estimates based on typical agent usage.
Your Own Server -- Full Control
If you already have a server (from Hetzner, DigitalOcean, Vultr, or anywhere else), AgentVibe can deploy your agent there over SSH. You get full control over the hardware, the location, and the data.
This option works with any Ubuntu or Debian server that you can connect to via SSH.
How to Choose
Just getting started? Use your computer. It is free and takes 60 seconds.
Need your agent available 24/7? Pick a cloud option. Hetzner is cheapest, Fly.io is easiest, Railway is most flexible.
Want full control? Use your own server. AgentVibe connects via SSH and handles the rest.
You can always change your mind later. Deploy locally first, try everything out, and move to the cloud when you are ready.