Self-hosted application
This route brings application, updates and recovery work. Record who accepts that work and how recovery is checked.
Managed subscription
This route brings vendor terms, account model and export limits. Record its conditions and the person who reviews them.
Four decision axes
| Axis | Question to answer |
|---|---|
| Control boundary | Application settings and data path |
| Operating work | Updates, accounts and integrations |
| Exit route | Export format and migration check |
| Support model | What the group can actually handle |
Illustrative decision record
Illustrative choice: a three-person group needs a custom export and can name an update owner. It chooses self-hosting, documents the export test, assigns the owner and reviews after the first application update.
Conditional outcome
Use the stated trade-off for this choice, assign the named owner and review on the condition described above. It is a planning example, not a service guarantee.