Platform Model: Monthly fees range from hundreds to thousands of yuan. Data is stored on third-party platforms, with limited, non-customizable functions, and users belong to the platform rather than your business. Private Deployment: One-time investment of 499-1500 yuan. Data is fully stored on your own server, giving you complete autonomy and control, with full customization freedom. Simple Analogy: Platform-based Online Store vs. Self-built Independent Website — Opt for the platform for short-term cost savings, choose self-building for long-term value. Virtual worlds are a company’s digital assets and should be fully owned by your business, just like your official website. Core Differences: Platform tenants lack data sovereignty — customer data, transaction records, and user behaviors are all entrusted to third parties. Platform rules can change at any time, potentially wiping out your investment overnight. With private deployment, you gain complete data sovereignty, brand autonomy, and technological flexibility. For enterprises serious about developing virtual worlds, this is not a technical decision but a non-negotiable business bottom line.