Cloud & Virtualization

Cloud Vs On-Premise Software: Which Is Best For Your Business?

Deciding whether cloud or on-premise software it’s the best choice for your business can be difficult. That’s because both have great qualities in their favor. On one hand, on-premise software is installed locally, giving you complete control over data and applications. But on the other hand, cloud software offers easier access and a host of additional features, such as scalability and support. So, how to decide which is right for your business?

Despite the pros and cons of each service, you must keep in mind data security. Cloud services can have a security breach as much as any device. Besides that, you’ll also have to understand the pros and cons of storing data in a public cloud.

When we talk about data security and data loss prevention, we realize that the best option is to keep all data stored in more than one system. Therefore, when possible, use both cloud and on-premise software.

If you are not there just yet and must make a choice, we can help you make a decision. This list of pros and cons for on-premise and cloud software should give you enough information to make your decision.

Top Summary: When you have to make an important decision, looking for all available information and making pros and cons lists are a great starting point. With data security always in mind, you can decide between cloud or on-premise software using topics like how much data control you need or if you need it available anywhere you are in the world.

Quick comparison: On-site storage vs. Cloud

On-site Cloud
Initial Cost $$$$$ $
Operating Cost $ $$$
Scalability ☆☆ ☆☆☆☆☆
Flexibility ☆☆☆☆☆ ☆☆☆
Maintenance ☆☆☆☆☆
Control ☆☆☆☆☆ ☆☆☆
Privacy ☆☆☆☆☆ ☆☆☆☆
Security ☆☆☆☆☆ ☆☆☆
Compliance ☆☆☆☆ ☆☆☆
Heloise Montini

Heloise Montini is a content writer whose background in journalism make her an asset when researching and writing tech content. Also, her personal aspirations in creative writing and PC gaming make her articles on data storage and data recovery accessible for a wide audience.

Share
Published by
Heloise Montini

Recent Posts

How To Use iPad Recovery Mode

Recovery mode is a crucial feature for troubleshooting and restoring an iPad when it encounters…

1 week ago

How to Prevent Overwriting Files: Best Practices

Whether you’re a professional juggling important work documents or an individual cherishing irreplaceable memories, safeguarding…

2 weeks ago

External Hard Drive Not Showing Up On Windows – Solved

It's not uncommon to encounter issues where an external drive is not showing up on…

3 weeks ago

How to Fix a Corrupted iPhone Backup

When restoring your iPhone from a backup, you may discover it is corrupted or incomplete.…

1 month ago

Backup and Remote Wiping Procedures

Backup and remote wiping procedures are two critical components of data security and management for…

1 month ago

Common VMware Issues and Troubleshooting Solutions

VMware is a leading virtualization and cloud computing software provider. Its core technology allows multiple…

1 month ago