Private LLMs vs. Cloud: Which do you prefer for AI workflow automation?
Private LLMs vs. Cloud: Which do you prefer for AI workflow automation?

Private LLMs vs. Cloud: Which do you prefer for AI workflow automation?

With the rise of visual workflow builders for AI automation, users can now choose between running local/private LLMs (like Ollama) or using cloud-based models (OpenAI, Gemini, etc.). Each approach has trade-offs in privacy, speed, cost, and flexibility.

  • What are your experiences using private/local LLMs versus cloud-hosted ones?
  • Which do you prefer for building AI-powered workflows, and why?
  • Are there specific use cases where one clearly outperforms the other?
  • What do you think are the minimum integrations or requirements for an automation AI workflow tool to be truly useful?

Curious to hear the community’s thoughts and recommendations!

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