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:
| Local | Online | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Subscription |
| Data storage | Local only | Cloud + local |
| Multi-device sync | No | Yes |
| Team collaboration | No | Yes |
| Account required | No | Yes |
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
| Feature | Free | Pro | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | $XX/month | $XX/month |
| Templates | 5 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Team members | 1 | 1 | Up to 50 |
| Cloud sync | No | Yes | Yes |
| Template marketplace | No | Yes | Yes |
| Usage analytics | No | Yes | Yes |
| Priority support | No | Yes | Yes |
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
- Create an online edition account
- Log in with
agilebuilder login - Local templates automatically sync to the cloud
Switching from Online to Local
- Disconnect from the network
- Local data remains unaffected
- You can continue working locally
You can use both editions simultaneously, choosing between local and cloud templates depending on the project.
Next Steps
- Install AgileBuilder - Get started with installation
- Quick Start (Local Edition) - Local edition 5-minute tutorial
- Quick Start (Online Edition) - Online edition 5-minute tutorial