Desktop Installation Overview
RealTimeX Desktop is often the fastest way to prove RealTimeX in a real workflow.
It is especially strong when one operator or a small team wants to connect local files, local models, CLI-backed agents, browser sessions, or local apps without waiting for a larger infrastructure rollout.
Why buyers start with Desktop
- Fast pilot path: install the app and work with real context quickly.
- Strong local story: local files, local models, and local runtimes can stay on the machine.
- Operator-led rollout: one person can configure agents, credentials, plugins, and runtime behavior before widening access.
- Expand later: many teams start here, then move to Cloud or a hybrid setup after the workflow is proven.
Desktop vs Cloud: choose the adoption path, not your forever architecture
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 the fastest path to a real operator-led pilot
- You need local files, local models, or machine-local runtimes
- You do not need shared multi-user access yet
- You want to prove one workflow before broadening the rollout
Choose RealTimeX Cloud if:
- You need shared workspaces for a team
- You want centralized administration and managed infrastructure
- You want to support multiple users at once
- You need channels, public exposure, or browser-based access
- You are rolling RealTimeX out as a broader operational system
Here’s how the two options compare on key features:
| Feature | Desktop | Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Operator-led pilots | Shared operational rollout |
| 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: Many customers start with Desktop, prove one workflow, then expand to Cloud or a hybrid setup without changing products.