> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Deployment options

> Choose between Iqra Cloud, self-hosted, or enterprise deployment based on your needs

# Deployment options

Iqra AI offers three deployment options to fit different organizational needs, from startups to large enterprises with strict compliance requirements.

## Comparison overview

| Feature                  | Iqra Cloud         | Self-Hosted          | Enterprise              |
| ------------------------ | ------------------ | -------------------- | ----------------------- |
| **Hosting**              | Fully managed SaaS | Your infrastructure  | Dedicated or on-premise |
| **Setup time**           | Minutes            | Hours to days        | Weeks (custom)          |
| **Maintenance**          | Automatic updates  | Manual updates       | Managed or self-managed |
| **Billing system**       | ✅ Included         | ❌ Not included       | ✅ Optional              |
| **Whitelabeling**        | ✅ Included         | ❌ Not included       | ✅ Custom branding       |
| **Multi-region routing** | ✅ Automatic        | ⚠️ Manual setup      | ✅ Custom topology       |
| **Pricing**              | Usage-based        | Infrastructure costs | Custom SLA              |
| **Data residency**       | US/EU regions      | Full control         | Custom (GCC, on-prem)   |
| **Support**              | Community + Paid   | Community only       | Dedicated team          |

## Iqra Cloud (SaaS)

<Card title="Get started with Iqra Cloud" icon="rocket" href="https://app.iqra.bot">
  The fully managed, production-ready platform with automatic scaling and global distribution
</Card>

### What's included

* **Full platform access**: Complete Agent Engine, Visual IDE, and FlowApp system
* **Multi-tenant billing**: Built-in usage tracking and subscription management
* **Whitelabeling management**: Rebrand the entire dashboard for your clients
* **Managed infrastructure**: Automatic scaling, updates, and security patches
* **Global edge network**: Multi-region deployment with automatic routing
* **Production monitoring**: Real-time analytics and performance dashboards
* **AI model integrations**: Pre-configured access to OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, Groq, ElevenLabs, Deepgram, Azure Speech

### Best for

* **Startups and agencies** that want to launch quickly without infrastructure overhead
* **Teams building SaaS products** that need built-in billing and whitelabeling
* **Organizations** prioritizing time-to-market over infrastructure control
* **Projects** requiring global distribution without DevOps complexity

### Pricing

Usage-based pricing with transparent costs:

* Voice minutes consumed
* LLM API calls
* Storage and bandwidth

Visit [iqra.bot/pricing](https://www.iqra.bot/pricing) for current rates.

### Getting started

<Steps>
  <Step title="Sign up">
    Create a free account at [app.iqra.bot](https://app.iqra.bot)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Build your agent">
    Use the Visual IDE to create your first conversation flow
  </Step>

  <Step title="Deploy">
    Connect to SIP trunking or embed via WebRTC
  </Step>
</Steps>

See the [Quick Start](/quickstart) guide for detailed instructions.

***

## Self-hosted (open source)

<Card title="View on GitHub" icon="github" href="https://github.com/abdofallah/IqraAI">
  Run the core engine on your own infrastructure with full control
</Card>

### What's included

* **Core Agent Engine**: Full conversation orchestration and real-time audio processing
* **Visual IDE**: Complete Script Builder and debugging tools
* **FlowApp system**: Plugin architecture for external integrations
* **Multi-language support**: Native parallel context stacks
* **AI model adapters**: Bring Your Own Model (BYOM) architecture
* **WebRTC/SIP support**: All communication protocols
* **Source code access**: Full transparency and customization

### What's excluded

* **Billing system**: No usage tracking or subscription management
* **Whitelabeling**: Cannot rebrand for client resale
* **Managed infrastructure**: You handle scaling, updates, and monitoring
* **Pre-configured cloud services**: Manual setup required for AI providers

### Requirements

Your infrastructure must provide:

* **.NET 10 Runtime**: Core application framework
* **MongoDB**: Data persistence and document storage
* **Redis**: Caching and session management
* **Milvus**: Vector database for embeddings and semantic search
* **RustFS or S3**: Object storage for audio recordings and media files

### Best for

* **Organizations with strict data residency requirements** (healthcare, finance, government)
* **Teams with existing infrastructure** that want to integrate Iqra AI into their stack
* **Developers** who need full source code access for customization
* **Companies** that want to avoid recurring SaaS costs
* **Research institutions** exploring voice AI orchestration

### License considerations

Iqra AI uses a custom **Source-Available License**:

<Info>
  **Permitted uses:**

  * Personal use and experimentation
  * Internal business use within your organization
  * Agency use managing clients manually (without automated resale platform)
</Info>

<Warning>
  **Prohibited uses:**

  * Creating a competing public SaaS platform
  * Reselling as a whitelabeled product without permission
  * Uses that violate the ethical clause (see [LICENSE](https://github.com/abdofallah/IqraAI/blob/master/LICENSE.md))
</Warning>

Read the full [LICENSE](https://github.com/abdofallah/IqraAI/blob/master/LICENSE.md) before deploying.

### Pre-release status

<Warning>
  **v0.1 Pending**: This codebase is currently active but requires manual service configuration. Automated database seeding scripts are pending the official v0.1 release. Production deployment requires manual DB setup.
</Warning>

### Getting started

<Steps>
  <Step title="Review prerequisites">
    Ensure you have .NET 10, MongoDB, Redis, Milvus, and S3-compatible storage ready
  </Step>

  <Step title="Clone the repository">
    ```bash theme={null}
    git clone https://github.com/abdofallah/IqraAI.git
    ```
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure services">
    Set up connection strings and environment variables in `appsettings.json`
  </Step>

  <Step title="Deploy">
    Follow the [Self-Hosting Guide](/deployment/self-hosting) for complete instructions
  </Step>
</Steps>

***

## Enterprise

<Card title="Contact sales" icon="building" href="https://www.iqra.bot/contact">
  Custom deployments for large-scale organizations with specific requirements
</Card>

### What's included

Everything in Iqra Cloud, plus:

* **Dedicated infrastructure**: Isolated compute, storage, and network resources
* **Custom SLAs**: Guaranteed uptime, response times, and performance metrics
* **On-premise installation**: Deploy within your own data centers
* **Custom data residency**: Specific GCC nations, private cloud, or air-gapped environments
* **Advanced compliance**: HIPAA, PCI-DSS, SOC 2, custom audit requirements
* **White-glove onboarding**: Dedicated implementation team
* **Custom integrations**: Priority development for specific FlowApps or AI models
* **Dedicated support**: Direct access to engineering team with SLA-backed response times
* **Training and workshops**: On-site or virtual sessions for your team

### Best for

* **Large enterprises** with complex compliance requirements
* **Financial institutions** requiring PCI-DSS Level 1 compliance
* **Healthcare organizations** with HIPAA and patient privacy mandates
* **Government agencies** with data sovereignty requirements
* **Telcos and carriers** integrating voice AI into existing infrastructure
* **Organizations** needing guaranteed uptime and performance SLAs

### Deployment models

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Dedicated cloud" icon="cloud">
    Isolated VPC within Iqra's cloud infrastructure with dedicated compute and storage
  </Card>

  <Card title="Customer cloud" icon="server">
    Deployed in your AWS, Azure, or GCP account with Iqra management
  </Card>

  <Card title="On-premise" icon="building">
    Complete installation within your data centers with local support
  </Card>

  <Card title="Hybrid" icon="diagram-project">
    Mix of cloud and on-premise components based on data sensitivity
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

### Custom features

Enterprise customers can request:

* **Custom AI model fine-tuning**: Train models on your specific use cases
* **Advanced security**: SSO, MFA, role-based access control, audit logging
* **Custom regions**: Deploy in specific geographic locations
* **Private FlowApps**: Proprietary integrations not available in public catalog
* **Custom billing logic**: Usage tracking aligned with your business model
* **Regulatory compliance**: Assistance with industry-specific certifications

### Pricing

Enterprise pricing is custom based on:

* Deployment model and infrastructure requirements
* Expected traffic volume and concurrent sessions
* Support SLA and response time guarantees
* Custom development and integration needs
* Training and onboarding requirements

### Getting started

<Steps>
  <Step title="Schedule a consultation">
    [Contact sales](https://www.iqra.bot/contact) to discuss your requirements
  </Step>

  <Step title="Requirements gathering">
    Our team will work with you to understand compliance, scale, and integration needs
  </Step>

  <Step title="Custom proposal">
    Receive a detailed proposal with architecture, timeline, and pricing
  </Step>

  <Step title="Implementation">
    Dedicated team handles deployment, integration, and testing
  </Step>

  <Step title="Go live">
    Launch with full support and ongoing maintenance
  </Step>
</Steps>

***

## Decision guide

### Choose Iqra Cloud if:

* You want to launch quickly without infrastructure setup
* You need built-in billing and whitelabeling for client resale
* You prefer automatic updates and managed scaling
* Your data residency requirements are met by US/EU regions

### Choose self-hosted if:

* You have strict data residency requirements beyond US/EU
* You have existing infrastructure and DevOps capabilities
* You need full source code access for customization
* You want to avoid recurring SaaS costs
* You're comfortable with manual updates and maintenance

### Choose enterprise if:

* You require guaranteed SLAs and dedicated support
* You need on-premise or specific regional deployment
* You have complex compliance requirements (HIPAA, PCI-DSS, SOC 2)
* You need custom integrations or AI model fine-tuning
* You want white-glove onboarding and training

## Migration paths

You can migrate between deployment options:

* **Cloud → Self-Hosted**: Export your agents and scripts, deploy on your infrastructure
* **Self-Hosted → Cloud**: Import your configurations and agents to Iqra Cloud
* **Cloud/Self-Hosted → Enterprise**: Seamless migration with dedicated support team

<Note>
  Need help choosing? [Contact our team](https://www.iqra.bot/contact) for a personalized consultation.
</Note>

## Next steps

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  <Card title="Quick start" icon="rocket" href="/quickstart">
    Deploy your first agent with step-by-step guidance
  </Card>

  <Card title="Self-hosting guide" icon="server" href="/deployment/self-hosting">
    Complete instructions for infrastructure deployment
  </Card>

  <Card title="System architecture" icon="diagram-project" href="/concepts/architecture">
    Understand the component structure and dependencies
  </Card>

  <Card title="Security overview" icon="shield" href="/security">
    Learn about compliance features and security best practices
  </Card>
</CardGroup>