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For IT Decision Makers Updated January 10, 2026

Enterprise AI for IT Leaders

Deploy AI that runs on your infrastructure with predictable costs and minimal support burden.

Cloud AI deployments create ongoing headaches for IT: unpredictable costs, complex integrations, API management, and vendor dependencies. Users demand AI productivity, but every cloud deployment adds another service to manage, monitor, and secure.

AirgapAI is different. It deploys on your infrastructure, runs with zero cloud dependencies, and includes 2,800+ pre-built workflows so users are productive immediately. One-time perpetual licensing means predictable costs with no surprises.

IT Management: Cloud AI vs AirgapAI

Cloud AI Challenges

  • Usage-based costs that escalate unpredictably
  • API rate limits and quota management
  • Dependency on vendor uptime and availability
  • Complex security and compliance reviews
  • Annual contract renegotiations

AirgapAI Benefits

  • Perpetual license - one-time cost
  • No API limits - unlimited usage
  • Self-contained - no external dependencies
  • Air-gapped - simplified security
  • No renewals - predictable budgeting

Why IT Leaders Choose AirgapAI

Simple Deployment

Deploy on existing infrastructure. No cloud dependencies, no complex integrations, no ongoing API management.

Predictable Costs

Perpetual licensing at $697/user one-time. No usage-based billing, no surprise costs, no annual renewals.

Zero Vendor Lock-in

Self-contained deployment means you control the AI. No dependency on cloud provider availability or pricing changes.

Minimal Support Burden

2,800+ pre-built workflows means less customization and fewer support tickets. Users are productive immediately.

Infrastructure Control

Runs on your hardware, your network, your security policies. Full control over updates, scaling, and maintenance.

Integration Flexibility

API access for integration with existing systems. Works with your SSO, logging, and monitoring infrastructure.

TCO Comparison: 4-Year Cost Analysis

Cost Factor AirgapAI (50 users) Microsoft Copilot (50 users) ChatGPT Enterprise (50 users)
Year 1 License $34,850 $18,000 $36,000+
Year 2 License $0 $18,000 $36,000+
Year 3 License $0 $18,000 $36,000+
Year 4 License $0 $18,000 $36,000+
4-Year Total $34,850 $72,000 $144,000+

* Copilot requires additional M365 E3/E5 licensing not included above

Frequently Asked Questions

AirgapAI runs on standard enterprise hardware. Recommended specifications depend on user count, but typical deployments use commodity servers with modern GPUs. No specialized infrastructure required. Can deploy on VMware, bare metal, or supported container platforms.

AirgapAI provides REST APIs for integration with existing applications and workflows. It integrates with Active Directory/LDAP for authentication, supports standard logging formats for SIEM integration, and can connect to existing document management systems.

Minimal compared to cloud AI. With 2,800+ pre-built workflows, most users are productive immediately without customization. No API rate limits to manage, no usage quotas to monitor, and no cloud connectivity issues to troubleshoot.

AirgapAI uses simple perpetual licensing at $697 per user. One-time purchase, no annual renewals, no usage-based charges. This makes budgeting straightforward and eliminates surprise costs that plague cloud AI deployments.

Yes. AirgapAI scales horizontally on your infrastructure. Add capacity as needed without renegotiating cloud contracts. Additional user licenses are simple add-ons at the same per-user price.

Deploy AI on Your Terms

AirgapAI runs on your infrastructure with predictable costs and zero cloud dependencies.