Choose how you
run CIPHER.
The same engineering intelligence engine — hosted in the cloud, or installed on your machine where your data never leaves your device.
Cloud
Hosted · Always up to date
CIPHER in your browser — nothing to install
per seat, billed monthly
- Hosted on CIPHER Cloud — zero setup
- Use from any browser, anywhere
- Automatic updates & managed backups
- Multi-user collaboration & roles
- AI copilot, knowledge graph & MOC workflow
- AutoCAD DWG round-trip
- Encrypted at rest · SOC 2 controls
- Runs offline / air-gapped
- Data stays on your machine
Desktop
Local · Offline-capable · IP-protected
Installed on your machine — your data never leaves it
per seat, billed monthly
- Runs 100% locally, AutoCAD-style
- Your engineering data stays on your device
- Works fully offline / air-gapped
- Node-locked product-key activation
- IP-protected, compiled local build
- Full suite — SLD, DWG round-trip, RAG
- One-time online activation, offline after
- AutoCAD DWG round-trip
- Priority support
Cloud vs Desktop
| Cloud | Desktop | |
|---|---|---|
| Where it runs | CIPHER Cloud | Your machine |
| Where your data lives | Encrypted cloud | On your device |
| Install required | ||
| Works offline | ||
| Air-gapped capable | ||
| Product-key activation | ||
| Automatic updates | On release | |
| Multi-user collaboration | Per seat | |
| AI copilot & RAG | ||
| AutoCAD DWG round-trip | ||
| Knowledge graph & MOC |
Frequently asked questions
Cloud runs in your browser — nothing to install, and we host and back it up. Desktop installs on your own machine and keeps all engineering data local; it activates with a product key and works offline afterwards.
Not sure which fits?
Choose Desktop for maximum security and offline / air-gapped sites; choose Cloud for zero-setup access and collaboration. We'll help you pick.
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