Docker & Kubernetes packages · Air-gapped options · One codebase · Clear support split
On-Premise and Self-Hosted Deployment for SaaS Products
Offer your software on your customers' own servers: packaged installs, Kubernetes or Docker delivery, licensing, updates and air-gapped options, without maintaining a separate product.
Banks, governments, hospitals and universities often won't put their data in your cloud. They'll buy your product, but only if it runs on their servers.
Codersarts on-premise deployment packages your SaaS so it installs and updates reliably in customer environments, from one codebase and with a clear split of responsibilities.
What Is On-Premise Deployment?
On-premise (self-hosted) deployment means installing and running your software on infrastructure the customer controls, such as their data center, private cloud or isolated network. It needs a packaged install, configuration without code changes, licensing, an update process and documentation the customer's IT team can follow.
Who This Is For
SaaS companies selling to enterprises, governments or universities
Products with data residency or security requirements
AI products whose customers can't send data to external APIs
Teams asked for an on-prem version in a deal
Products with messy, manual installs today
What We Build
Packaging
Docker images and Docker Compose for small installs. See Dockerize your app.
Kubernetes delivery
Helm charts for customers running Kubernetes or OpenShift. See Kubernetes engineering.
Configuration
Settings, branding and integrations from configuration files, not code.
Licensing
License keys, seat limits and expiry that work offline.
Updates
Versioned releases, database migrations and rollback, applied by the customer or by us.
Air-gapped installs
Offline bundles for networks without internet access, including local AI models where needed.
Handover
Install guides, a support matrix and a written split of responsibilities. See on-premise installation.
Delivery Options Compared
Option | Best for | Trade-offs |
|---|---|---|
Docker Compose | Small installs on one server | Simple, limited high availability |
Kubernetes and Helm | Enterprise IT with Kubernetes | More setup, scales well |
Private cloud in customer account | Customers on AWS, Azure or Google Cloud | Infrastructure as code needed |
Air-gapped bundle | Government, defense and finance | Offline updates and licensing |
Common On-Premise Problems We Fix
Problem | Usual cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
Every install takes weeks | Manual setup steps | |
Customer versions drift | No update process | |
Unclear who fixes outages | No responsibility split | |
Separate code for on-prem | Hard-coded cloud services |
How Much Does an On-Premise Offering Cost?
Cost depends on the delivery method, how cloud-specific your app is today and whether installs must work offline.
Scope | Typical timeline | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
Single customer install | 1 to 3 days | From $199 |
Docker Compose package with updates | 2 to 4 weeks | $4,000 to $12,000 |
Kubernetes and Helm offering | 4 to 8 weeks | $12,000 to $35,000 |
Air-gapped offering | 6 to 12 weeks | $25,000 to $60,000 |
What changes the cost: dependence on managed cloud services, number of components, licensing, offline AI models, high availability and support expectations.
Ranges are typical for a global team. Your price is fixed after scoping, before any work starts.
Ways to Start Small
Starting point | Best for | From |
|---|---|---|
Installing on one customer's server | $199 | |
The first step to packaging | $199 | |
A ranked bug list for an existing platform | $199 | |
Ongoing fixes with a fixed budget | $290 for 10 hours |
How We Work
Assess. Your architecture, cloud dependencies and customer requirements.
Design. Delivery model, configuration and licensing.
Package. Containers, charts and install scripts.
Test. Fresh installs and upgrades in customer-like environments.
Document. Install, update and support guides.
Support. Help with first installs and ongoing updates.
What You Receive
An installable package for your product
Configuration and licensing
A tested update and rollback process
Install and operations documentation
A responsibility matrix for customers
Example Engagement: An On-Prem Version for a Bank
An illustrative example based on the pattern we see most often. Client details are kept confidential.
The situation: An AI document-processing SaaS won a bank pilot on the condition that no data left the bank's network.
What we did:
Replaced cloud-only services with self-hosted equivalents
Packaged the app and a local AI model as a Helm chart with an offline bundle
Wrote install guides and a support split with the bank's IT team
The result: The bank installed the product in two days, and the company now offers on-prem as a standard enterprise plan.
Mistakes to Avoid
Maintaining a separate code branch for on-prem
Agreeing to on-prem without pricing support
No upgrade testing before releases
Unclear ownership of uptime and backups
Why Codersarts
Security, cloud, testing and AI engineers in one team, so findings get fixed, not just reported
Fixed-price tasks for small jobs, so you can start without a large contract
Plain-language reports your developers and leadership can both act on
Experience with startups, SaaS products and enterprise buyers worldwide
You own all code, reports and accounts
Frequently Asked Questions
Can our SaaS run on-premise without a rewrite?
Usually yes. Most work goes into replacing cloud-specific services and packaging, not rewriting features.
Docker Compose or Kubernetes?
Docker Compose for small single-server installs; Kubernetes with Helm for enterprises that already run it.
How do on-prem customers get updates?
Through versioned releases they apply with a tested upgrade command, or that we apply for them.
Can it work without internet access?
Yes, with an air-gapped bundle, offline licensing and local AI models if needed.
Who supports the installation?
Agreed in writing: typically the customer runs the servers and we support the application.
Related Pages
Multi-tenant SaaS: the cloud version of your product.
Institution deployment: on-premise installs for colleges.
Infrastructure as code: repeatable environments.
Build solutions: every build service in one place.
Say Yes When Customers Ask for On-Prem
Tell us about your product and the customer asking, and we'll plan a package you can sell again and again.