Self-Hosted Doesn’t Always Mean What It Implies - Blog

The term "self-hosted" can mean different things for AI coding agents, as illustrated by the comparison between Cursor and Coder Agents. Cursor's Self-Hosted Cloud Agents offer a model where the execution layer runs on customer-controlled infrastructure, but the agent orchestration and model inference occur in Cursor's cloud, making it suitable for teams without strict data residency needs. In contrast, Coder Agents provide a fully self-hosted solution with the entire agent system, including the control plane and model routing, running on customer infrastructure, catering to large enterprises and regulated environments requiring all operations to stay within their network perimeter. This distinction is crucial for organizations that prioritize control over data flow and system governance. The choice between these models depends on the specific constraints and requirements of the organization, such as the need for quick deployment or strict data control, and how much reliance on external infrastructure is acceptable.

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