Local or cloud?
Check what matters to you. See which side of the tradeoff it points to — no email, no signup.
There’s no wrong answer here
This isn’t a quiz with a correct result — local and cloud AI are genuinely good at different things. The point is seeing which one your own priorities point toward, honestly, rather than picking a side first and justifying it after.
Nothing you check here is sent anywhere. The scoring happens in your browser and resets when you leave the page.
Why we built this
“Should I go local or cloud” usually isn’t really a question about technology — it’s a question about what you value. What actually changes when your AI runs locally covers the same tradeoffs as prose, if you’d rather read it straight through.
Common questions
Can I check boxes from both sides?
Yes — most people do, and that’s honest. A mixed result is a real, common answer, not an error.
Does this tool remember my answers?
No. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere; refreshing the page clears it.
Does Varven only work locally?
Varven itself is a local chat window that runs entirely on your own hardware. This tool exists to help you decide whether that’s what you want, not to talk you into it.