Hosted when speed matters
Use the hosted experience when you just want cleaned output fast and do not need to manage infrastructure.
Open core
Use the hosted workflow or run the core yourself.
Ellide's technical story is meant to stay inspectable. The hosted site gives you a fast path, while the open-core route gives you more control over credentials, deployment, and integration.
Self-host when control matters
Run the core on your own stack if you need custom keys, cloud policies, or deeper integration into internal systems.
Separate product stories
The dev site stays technical. The main site stays educator-first. That split is intentional and part of the product architecture now.
Cross-link
Need the classroom-facing product?
The main site is where the educator-first workflow, student path, and guided tutoring layer live.