Comparison — cloud AI and messaging apps
How Sovereign compares to public AI services and messaging apps.
Updated July 13, 20261 min read
Cloud AI services
| Public cloud AI | Sovereign | |
|---|---|---|
| Where it runs | Provider's servers | Your Sovereign brain at home |
| Who sees your chats | The provider | Only you (on your brain) |
| Account required | Provider account | No cloud account for private link |
| Device | Any browser or app | iPhone 15+ with Sovereign Remote |
| Thinking service | Fixed by provider | You choose the model |
Messaging apps
| Typical messaging app | Sovereign | |
|---|---|---|
| Messages stored | Provider's servers | Your Sovereign brain |
| Encryption | Varies by app | Encrypted device link on your network |
| AI replies | Often cloud-based | Brain on your network, thinking service you choose |
| Approval to connect | Phone number / invite | Brain approval + security code |
Note
When your brain uses a thinking service, only the question for that reply may travel to the provider. See Where your data lives.
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