GDPR
Financial Services
GDPR-ready with audit trails and data residency. Run AI code review and risk analysis without sending financial data to external APIs.
OpenAI-compatible
Built for Those Who Value Independence
Own your AI infrastructure. From solo developers to enterprises, rbee adapts to your needs without compromising power or flexibility.
Self-hostedOpenAI-compatibleCUDA · Metal · CPU
Your models, your hardware — no lock-in.
Use Cases That Pay Off
OpenAI-compatible • Your GPUs • Zero API Fees
Solo Developer
Scenario
Building a SaaS with AI assistance—needs Claude-level coding without creating a dependency on external providers. Worried about model changes, pricing shifts, or service shutdowns making the codebase unmaintainable.
Solution
Run rbee on gaming PC + spare workstation. Use Llama 70B for code generation, Stable Diffusion for assets. OpenAI-compatible API works with existing tools like Zed IDE.
Outcome
Complete independence. Models never change without permission. Code never leaves your network. Build AI coders that run forever on your hardware.
Small Team Startup
Scenario
5-person team burning ~$500/mo on AI APIs for code generation, docs, and support. Need to cut costs without sacrificing speed. Can't afford enterprise pricing but need professional-grade tools.
Solution
Pool 3 workstations + 2 Macs (8 GPUs total) into one rbee cluster. Multi-node orchestration distributes workload. SSH-based control plane keeps it simple.
Outcome
Save ~$6k/year while getting faster inference. Team owns the infrastructure. Scale by adding more hardware, not paying higher tiers.
Homelab Builder
Scenario
Four idle GPUs sitting unused—wants to build personal AI agents for coding, documentation, and automation. Tired of paying subscriptions for tools that could run locally.
Solution
Federate homelab hardware with rbee. Spin up specialized agents: AI coder for projects, docs generator for wikis, code reviewer for PRs. Use Rhai scripts to route tasks intelligently.
Outcome
Idle hardware becomes productive infrastructure. Build custom AI workflows without ongoing costs. Full control over models and routing logic.
Enterprise
Scenario
50-developer organization where code cannot leave the network due to compliance requirements. Need AI-assisted development but cloud APIs violate data residency policies. GDPR and audit trails are mandatory.
Solution
Deploy on-prem rbee with 20 GPUs. Rhai routing scripts enforce EU-only workers. Built-in audit logging tracks every API call. GDPR endpoints handle data export and deletion requests.
Outcome
Developers get AI assistance without compliance risk. Full audit trail for regulators. Data never leaves your infrastructure. EU-only routing guaranteed.
Freelance Developer
Scenario
Works on multiple client projects under strict NDAs. Source code cannot touch external APIs or cloud services. Need AI coding assistance but client confidentiality is non-negotiable.
Solution
Run rbee entirely locally. All client code stays on the machine. Use Llama models for generation, refactoring, and documentation. OpenAI-compatible API works with favorite tools.
Outcome
Professional AI tools without breaking NDAs. Client code never leaves your laptop. No subscriptions, no usage tracking, complete confidentiality.
Research Lab
Scenario
Grant-funded university lab with tight cloud budget. Need reproducible experiments for papers. Cloud inference costs eat into research funding. Reproducibility requires deterministic outputs.
Solution
Deploy rbee on the lab GPU cluster. Spend grants on hardware (one-time cost) instead of cloud usage (recurring). Proof bundle system captures seeds and transcripts for reproducible runs.
Outcome
Maximize research budget by eliminating cloud fees. Reproducible experiments with deterministic testing. Own the infrastructure, control the models.
Open Source Maintainer
Scenario
Maintains popular OSS projects. Needs AI help with PR reviews, documentation generation, and issue triage. Can't afford enterprise API pricing. Want tools that align with open source values.
Solution
Run rbee on personal hardware. Build custom agents for PR review, docs generation, and issue triage. Use community-shared Rhai routing scripts. GPL license aligns with OSS philosophy.
Outcome
Sustainable AI tooling for OSS work. Help contributors without burning out. Community-aligned infrastructure that respects open source values.
GPU Provider
Scenario
Idle GPUs from former mining rigs or gaming PCs sitting unused. Want predictable monetization without complex setup. Interested in helping the community while earning passive income.
Solution
Join the rbee marketplace (M3 milestone). Set your own pricing and availability. Platform handles routing, billing, and SLA monitoring. Task-based pricing means you only earn when GPUs are used.
Outcome
Turn idle hardware into passive income. Help developers access affordable compute. Control your supply and pricing. Join a community-driven marketplace.
Industry-Specific Solutions
rbee adapts to the unique compliance and security requirements of regulated industries.
Regulated sectors · Private-by-design
HIPAA
Healthcare
HIPAA-compliant by design. Patient data stays on your network while AI assists with medical coding, documentation, and research.
Legal
Preserve attorney–client privilege. Perform document/contract analysis and legal research with AI—without client data leaving your environment.
ITAR
Government
Sovereign, no foreign cloud dependency. Full auditability and policy-enforced routing to meet government security standards.
FERPA
Education
Protect student information (FERPA-friendly). AI tutoring, grading assistance, and research tools with zero third-party data sharing.
Manufacturing
Safeguard IP and trade secrets. AI-assisted CAD review, quality control, and process optimization—no exposure of proprietary designs.