Short answer: A hosted cloud removes the build and the hosting at the cost of depending on the platform; a self-hosted static export runs anywhere and cannot be changed by a pricing decision. Choose by whether you want the platform to own the hosting or the files to stay portable.
What the cloud takes off your plate
The build, the hosting, the domain, and the uptime. That is a real service, and it is the reason a hosted platform is the easy start.
What self-hosting keeps
| Property | Cloud | Self-hosted static |
|---|---|---|
| Hosting | Managed | Your infrastructure |
| Domain | Configured | Yours |
| Control | Platform | Full |
| Reversibility | Migration | Plain files |
Why reversibility matters
A static export is a set of files, so a change in price or feature does not trap the work. A hosted platform is a relationship that is harder to unwind.
The decision rule
Use the cloud when you want the hosting handled and the docs are a broad product. Self-host when the work should stay portable and under your own domain.
This is part of the Powerduck vs Mintlify comparison. Next, read the AI comparison.
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