# Overview

Both options provide the same core product functionality.\
The difference lies in **where the product is hosted**, **who manages it**, and **how it fits into your organisation’s security, network, and operational requirements**.

This section helps you:

* Understand the differences between Share and Enterprise
* Decide which option fits your organisation
* Understand migration scenarios between both models

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### When to choose Share vs Enterprise

Choose **Share** if you want:

* Fast onboarding
* Minimal infrastructure management
* A fully managed SaaS solution
* Easy compatibility with Tableau Cloud

Choose **Enterprise** if you need:

* On-premises or private cloud deployment
* Full control over infrastructure and upgrades
* Custom security, networking, or compliance requirements

In practice:

* **Share** is most commonly chosen by cloud-first teams and Tableau Cloud users
* **Enterprise** is typically chosen by organisations with established IT governance or regulatory constraints

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### High-level comparison

| Feature                | Share              | Enterprise           |
| ---------------------- | ------------------ | -------------------- |
| Hosting                | Infotopics-managed | Customer-managed     |
| Installation required  | No                 | Yes                  |
| Infrastructure control | Limited            | Full                 |
| Updates & maintenance  | Automatic          | Customer-managed     |
| Internet access        | Required           | Optional             |
| Best for               | Speed & simplicity | Control & compliance |

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### Next steps

* Learn more about **Share deployment**
* Learn more about **Enterprise deployment**
* Understand **migration scenarios between Share and Enterprise**