apiUrl and who operates the backend differ.
Comparison
| Self-host | Managed Cloud | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor SDK + Arabic RTL | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| Content backend | Yours, or our image | Hosted for you |
| Auth | Self-managed | API key + embed token exchange |
| Quran / hadith content updates | You pull updates | Always current |
| Image storage | Your S3-compatible storage | Storage included |
| Support | Community | Email & priority |
| Price | Free (MIT) | Paid — sustains the waqf |
When to self-host
Choose self-host if you need full control of data residency, want to run the backend inside your own infrastructure, or are building against a custom implementation of the/v1 contract. Start with
Self-hosting.
When to use the cloud
Choose managed cloud for zero backend maintenance: hosted content APIs, maintained Quran/hadith datasets, and included image storage. You mint embed tokens from an API key — see Authentication.Qirtaas is a waqf project by the Alrimaal team.
Revenue from managed plans keeps the editor free and open for students of
knowledge.