Two different decisions
Hosting and licence terms are independent choices. Self-hosted systems may be annual or perpetual.
Cloud subscription
The provider typically manages hosting and maintenance. Review uptime, backup, data portability and recurring cost.
Self-hosted
Your team controls the runtime environment. Budget for deployment, updates, security and disaster recovery.
Lifetime licence
Clarify perpetual-use scope, user limits, hosting, updates and whether premium support renews annually.
This is general educational guidance; review specific licences, data practices and contracts before making a purchase.
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