On-Device vs Cloud Processing: The Key Privacy Choice
Where your data is processed determines who can see it. This is the fundamental difference between on-device and cloud processing.
On-Device Processing (What We Do)
- Your data never leaves your device
- Processing happens locally on your computer
- No third party can access your tweets or archive
- Faster for small datasets (no upload/download)
- More private by design
Cloud Processing (What Others Do)
- Your data is uploaded to their servers
- They process it and delete it (theoretically)
- They could see your data during processing
- Requires trusting their security measures
- Slower for large datasets (upload time)
The Privacy Trade-off
Cloud processing is convenient but creates a trust dependency. On-device processing requires more technical knowledge but eliminates the trust gap. If privacy is your priority, always choose on-device processing.
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