Sharing what AI builds splits into two camps: hosted SaaS, and self-hosted/open-source. The right choice depends on who needs to own the URL, the data, and the bill.
When hosted wins
Zero ops, instant start, and stateful extras (per-viewer analytics, server-enforced burn-after-read). If you don't mind your content on a vendor's servers and a monthly fee, hosted is fine.
When self-hosted wins
Client work, sensitive content, your own brand/domain, no recurring cost, and auditability. drop gives you a hosted-grade UX (one command, managed tier to start) while everything runs on your Vercel and stays zero-knowledge.
FAQ
Can I have both?
Yes — drop's managed tier is zero-setup to start; move to your own domain with `drop deploy` whenever you want. Same CLI either way.
Is it really open-source and self-hosted?
Yes — MIT licensed, and it runs on your own Vercel Blob + domain. No third party ever holds your content (it's encrypted client-side) or controls your URL.