Desktop Installation Overview
RealTimeX Desktop is the easiest way to experience RealTimeX on your own terms. Just install the app on Mac, Windows, or Linux and get started with local LLMs, RAG, and Agents—no complicated setup, and your data stays private.
Desktop vs Cloud: What’s Right for You?
RealTimeX is available in two main versions, each designed for different needs. Here’s a quick comparison to help you choose:
You’ll love RealTimeX Desktop if:
- You want a simple, one-click app for local LLMs, RAG, and Agents
- You don’t need multi-user access
- You want everything to stay on your device
- You don’t plan to publish chat widgets or make your instance public
Choose RealTimeX Cloud if:
- You need a server-based service to use cloud LLMs, RAG, and Agents
- You want to support multiple users at once
- You’d like to share your instance or invite team members
- You need admin controls, workspace management, or public chat widgets
- You want to access RealTimeX from any browser
Here’s how the two options compare on key features:
| Feature | Desktop | Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-user support | ❌ | ✅ |
| Embeddable chat widgets | ❌ | ✅ |
| One-click install | ✅ | ❌ |
| Private documents | ✅ | ✅ |
| Connect to any vector database | ✅ | ✅ |
| Use any LLM | ✅ | ✅ |
| Built-in embedding provider | ✅ | ✅ |
| Built-in LLM provider | ✅ | ❌ |
| White-labeling | ❌ | ✅ |
| Chat logs | ✅ | ✅ |
| Agent support | ✅ | ✅ |
| Agent skills | ✅ | ✅ |
| Third-party data connectors | ✅ | ✅ |
| Password protection | ❌ | ✅ |
| Invite new users to instance | ❌ | ✅ |
| Text splitting configuration | ✅ | ✅ |
| Whisper model support | ✅ | ✅ |
| Full developer API | ✅ | ✅ |
| User management | ❌ | ✅ |
| Workspace access management | ❌ | ✅ |
| Website scraping | ✅ | ✅ |
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Tip: RealTimeX Desktop is the simplest way to get started.