Local vs Online

Understand the differences between AgileBuilder Local and Online editions to choose the right one for you

Version Overview

AgileBuilder comes in two editions:

LocalOnline
PriceFreeSubscription
Data storageLocal onlyCloud + local
Multi-device syncNoYes
Team collaborationNoYes
Account requiredNoYes

Both editions share the same core features (project generation, template management). The only differences are data storage and collaboration capabilities.


Local Edition

Features

  • Completely free: All features available at no cost
  • Works offline: No internet connection required
  • Your data stays local: All data stored on your machine
  • Quick start: No registration needed, install and go

Use Cases

  • Individual developers for daily use
  • Working in offline environments
  • High data privacy requirements
  • Quickly trying out AgileBuilder

Data Storage

The local edition stores data in the ~/.agilebuilder directory:

~/.agilebuilder/
├── templates/      # Local template library
├── projects/       # Project configurations
└── config.json     # User configuration

Online Edition

Features

  • Cloud sync: Templates and configurations sync across devices automatically
  • Team collaboration: Team members share a template library
  • Template marketplace: Discover and use community templates
  • Usage analytics: View template usage statistics

Use Cases

  • Team collaboration projects
  • Multi-device work
  • Need to share template standards across the team
  • Enterprise R&D management

Subscription Plans

FeatureFreeProTeam
PriceFree$XX/month$XX/month
Templates5UnlimitedUnlimited
Team members11Up to 50
Cloud syncNoYesYes
Template marketplaceNoYesYes
Usage analyticsNoYesYes
Priority supportNoYesYes

How to Choose

Choose Local if:

  • You're an individual developer
  • You don't need team collaboration
  • You have high data privacy requirements
  • You prefer simple, fast tools

Choose Online if:

  • You're working on a team
  • You need multi-device sync
  • You want access to the template marketplace
  • You need to unify project standards across team members

Switching Between Editions

Upgrading from Local to Online

  1. Create an online edition account
  2. Log in with agilebuilder login
  3. Local templates automatically sync to the cloud

Switching from Online to Local

  1. Disconnect from the network
  2. Local data remains unaffected
  3. You can continue working locally

You can use both editions simultaneously, choosing between local and cloud templates depending on the project.


Next Steps