Open source or proprietary: don't lock yourself in
“Will I depend on one vendor forever?”
The observation
This is a legitimate concern, and rarely addressed: if your AI runs on a proprietary platform, what happens when its rates change, when it shuts down, or when it changes its terms? What locks you in isn't the choice of a tool: it's not having planned how to get out.
How we handle this topic
We don't impose any AI
We choose the model based on the need: performance, cost, confidentiality. The choice is argued, not imposed.
Open models when relevant
When an open model is enough, we prefer it: it runs at your place, nobody can change its terms.
Your data stays yours
Exploitable format, export possible. You aren't captive to your own history.
An exit planned from the start
We document what was put in place and how to replace it. A solution you can't leave is a solution you endure.
What it changes for you
- You keep control of the technical choice
- No vendor can change your terms unilaterally
- You know how to switch solutions if needed
The limit, stated plainly: Total independence doesn't exist: everything rests on models, infrastructure and skills. What we guarantee is that the exit stays possible and documented.
Is your situation specific?
This topic is handled case by case. The assessment frames it around your numbers, not in the abstract.