Self-Hosted vs Hosted
Why self-hosted wins
Compare a one-time Joovili license against monthly per-member community platforms.
| What matters | Joovili (Self-Hosted) | Hosted Platforms |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | One-time license | Monthly subscription |
| Per-member fees | None, ever | Charged per active member |
| Data ownership | You own everything | Held on their servers |
| Source code | Full access | Closed / locked |
| Custom branding | Complete white-label | Limited or paid add-on |
| Where it runs | Your own server | Their cloud only |
| Feature toggles | Modular admin control | Fixed plan tiers |
| Export / migrate | Anytime, it is yours | Often restricted |
Pay once, grow free
Your costs do not balloon as your community grows. No surprise per-member invoices.
Own your data
Members, content, and analytics live on infrastructure you control, not a vendor lock-in.
Make it yours
Full source and white-label branding mean the network is unmistakably yours.
Own your community for one price
Pick a license tier and launch on your own server.