Deployment options
Iqra AI offers three deployment options to fit different organizational needs, from startups to large enterprises with strict compliance requirements.Comparison overview
| Feature | Iqra Cloud | Self-Hosted | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hosting | Fully managed SaaS | Your infrastructure | Dedicated or on-premise |
| Setup time | Minutes | Hours to days | Weeks (custom) |
| Maintenance | Automatic updates | Manual updates | Managed or self-managed |
| Billing system | ✅ Included | ❌ Not included | ✅ Optional |
| Whitelabeling | ✅ Included | ❌ Not included | ✅ Custom branding |
| Multi-region routing | ✅ Automatic | ⚠️ Manual setup | ✅ Custom topology |
| Pricing | Usage-based | Infrastructure costs | Custom SLA |
| Data residency | US/EU regions | Full control | Custom (GCC, on-prem) |
| Support | Community + Paid | Community only | Dedicated team |
Iqra Cloud (SaaS)
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The fully managed, production-ready platform with automatic scaling and global distribution
What’s included
- Full platform access: Complete Agent Engine, Visual IDE, and FlowApp system
- Multi-tenant billing: Built-in usage tracking and subscription management
- Whitelabeling management: Rebrand the entire dashboard for your clients
- Managed infrastructure: Automatic scaling, updates, and security patches
- Global edge network: Multi-region deployment with automatic routing
- Production monitoring: Real-time analytics and performance dashboards
- AI model integrations: Pre-configured access to OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, Groq, ElevenLabs, Deepgram, Azure Speech
Best for
- Startups and agencies that want to launch quickly without infrastructure overhead
- Teams building SaaS products that need built-in billing and whitelabeling
- Organizations prioritizing time-to-market over infrastructure control
- Projects requiring global distribution without DevOps complexity
Pricing
Usage-based pricing with transparent costs:- Voice minutes consumed
- LLM API calls
- Storage and bandwidth
Getting started
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Create a free account at app.iqra.bot
Self-hosted (open source)
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Run the core engine on your own infrastructure with full control
What’s included
- Core Agent Engine: Full conversation orchestration and real-time audio processing
- Visual IDE: Complete Script Builder and debugging tools
- FlowApp system: Plugin architecture for external integrations
- Multi-language support: Native parallel context stacks
- AI model adapters: Bring Your Own Model (BYOM) architecture
- WebRTC/SIP support: All communication protocols
- Source code access: Full transparency and customization
What’s excluded
- Billing system: No usage tracking or subscription management
- Whitelabeling: Cannot rebrand for client resale
- Managed infrastructure: You handle scaling, updates, and monitoring
- Pre-configured cloud services: Manual setup required for AI providers
Requirements
Your infrastructure must provide:- .NET 10 Runtime: Core application framework
- MongoDB: Data persistence and document storage
- Redis: Caching and session management
- Milvus: Vector database for embeddings and semantic search
- RustFS or S3: Object storage for audio recordings and media files
Best for
- Organizations with strict data residency requirements (healthcare, finance, government)
- Teams with existing infrastructure that want to integrate Iqra AI into their stack
- Developers who need full source code access for customization
- Companies that want to avoid recurring SaaS costs
- Research institutions exploring voice AI orchestration
License considerations
Iqra AI uses a custom Source-Available License:Permitted uses:
- Personal use and experimentation
- Internal business use within your organization
- Agency use managing clients manually (without automated resale platform)
Pre-release status
Getting started
Review prerequisites
Ensure you have .NET 10, MongoDB, Redis, Milvus, and S3-compatible storage ready
Deploy
Follow the Self-Hosting Guide for complete instructions
Enterprise
Contact sales
Custom deployments for large-scale organizations with specific requirements
What’s included
Everything in Iqra Cloud, plus:- Dedicated infrastructure: Isolated compute, storage, and network resources
- Custom SLAs: Guaranteed uptime, response times, and performance metrics
- On-premise installation: Deploy within your own data centers
- Custom data residency: Specific GCC nations, private cloud, or air-gapped environments
- Advanced compliance: HIPAA, PCI-DSS, SOC 2, custom audit requirements
- White-glove onboarding: Dedicated implementation team
- Custom integrations: Priority development for specific FlowApps or AI models
- Dedicated support: Direct access to engineering team with SLA-backed response times
- Training and workshops: On-site or virtual sessions for your team
Best for
- Large enterprises with complex compliance requirements
- Financial institutions requiring PCI-DSS Level 1 compliance
- Healthcare organizations with HIPAA and patient privacy mandates
- Government agencies with data sovereignty requirements
- Telcos and carriers integrating voice AI into existing infrastructure
- Organizations needing guaranteed uptime and performance SLAs
Deployment models
Dedicated cloud
Isolated VPC within Iqra’s cloud infrastructure with dedicated compute and storage
Customer cloud
Deployed in your AWS, Azure, or GCP account with Iqra management
On-premise
Complete installation within your data centers with local support
Hybrid
Mix of cloud and on-premise components based on data sensitivity
Custom features
Enterprise customers can request:- Custom AI model fine-tuning: Train models on your specific use cases
- Advanced security: SSO, MFA, role-based access control, audit logging
- Custom regions: Deploy in specific geographic locations
- Private FlowApps: Proprietary integrations not available in public catalog
- Custom billing logic: Usage tracking aligned with your business model
- Regulatory compliance: Assistance with industry-specific certifications
Pricing
Enterprise pricing is custom based on:- Deployment model and infrastructure requirements
- Expected traffic volume and concurrent sessions
- Support SLA and response time guarantees
- Custom development and integration needs
- Training and onboarding requirements
Getting started
Schedule a consultation
Contact sales to discuss your requirements
Requirements gathering
Our team will work with you to understand compliance, scale, and integration needs
Decision guide
Choose Iqra Cloud if:
- You want to launch quickly without infrastructure setup
- You need built-in billing and whitelabeling for client resale
- You prefer automatic updates and managed scaling
- Your data residency requirements are met by US/EU regions
Choose self-hosted if:
- You have strict data residency requirements beyond US/EU
- You have existing infrastructure and DevOps capabilities
- You need full source code access for customization
- You want to avoid recurring SaaS costs
- You’re comfortable with manual updates and maintenance
Choose enterprise if:
- You require guaranteed SLAs and dedicated support
- You need on-premise or specific regional deployment
- You have complex compliance requirements (HIPAA, PCI-DSS, SOC 2)
- You need custom integrations or AI model fine-tuning
- You want white-glove onboarding and training
Migration paths
You can migrate between deployment options:- Cloud → Self-Hosted: Export your agents and scripts, deploy on your infrastructure
- Self-Hosted → Cloud: Import your configurations and agents to Iqra Cloud
- Cloud/Self-Hosted → Enterprise: Seamless migration with dedicated support team
Need help choosing? Contact our team for a personalized consultation.
Next steps
Quick start
Deploy your first agent with step-by-step guidance
Self-hosting guide
Complete instructions for infrastructure deployment
System architecture
Understand the component structure and dependencies
Security overview
Learn about compliance features and security best practices