An AI assistant that never phones a cloud model.

DeskIQ Private runs the AI model on hardware you own, in your office. Client files and email are processed by the model on the box itself, not sent to a cloud AI provider. Built for firms with confidentiality duties: law, CPA, and advisory practices.

Book a call Local AI vs. cloud AI

What arrives at your office.

Mac mini: M4 chip, 32GB RAM, 512GB storage.
A local open-source model: A model such as Qwen or Mistral, running on the box.
No cloud AI account: No per-token bills.
Delivery: Shipped nationwide, or delivered on-site in Greater Boston.

How local AI works, in plain language.

Most AI assistants send your requests to a company's servers, where a large model processes them and sends back an answer. DeskIQ Private skips that step. The model itself runs on the Mac mini in your office, so the AI processing stays on hardware you control.

The model lives on the box: An open-source model, such as Qwen or Mistral, is installed directly on your Mac mini. It answers requests using the hardware in front of you, not a remote server.
No outside AI account: There is no OpenAI, Anthropic, or Google account involved in processing your requests. You do not sign up for a cloud AI service, and you do not get billed per token.
Still approval-based: The assistant drafts replies and takes notes; you approve before anything sends. That safeguard works the same as it does on a cloud setup.

What stays local, and what doesn't.

We would rather be precise than make a sweeping privacy claim. Here is exactly what "local" covers.

Local: AI processing: Every request the assistant handles is processed by the model on your Mac mini, not sent to a cloud AI provider.
Local: the files it reads: Documents and context the assistant works from stay on the box during processing. Nothing is uploaded to a third-party AI service.
Not local: email and calendar sync: Your inbox and calendar still sync with your existing provider (Google, Microsoft, or similar) as normal. DeskIQ Private does not change how you send and receive mail.
Not local: internet access: The Mac mini still needs a network connection for email sync, updates, and remote support during your Care Plan. "Local" describes where the model runs, not full network isolation.

Built for confidentiality duties.

Law firms, CPAs, and financial advisors handle information covered by professional confidentiality rules. DeskIQ Private is not legal advice on meeting those rules. It is a setup where the AI processes client data on hardware you control, instead of a cloud AI vendor's servers.

Law firms: Client matter files and privileged correspondence are processed on the box, not sent to a third-party AI vendor for drafting help.
CPAs & bookkeepers: Financial records and client documents stay on hardware in your office while the assistant drafts, summarizes, or reminds.
Advisors & consultants: Meeting notes and client details are handled by the local model, without a cloud AI account holding a copy.

DeskIQ Private pricing.

One Mac mini, a locally-run model, one price. Private is one of three ways to get DeskIQ.

$2,499one-time

Plus Care Plan: $149/mo first user, $99/mo each additional. The first 6 months are required and include local model updates.

Mac mini, M4 chip, 32GB RAM, 512GB storage
Open-source model (such as Qwen or Mistral) running locally
No cloud AI account, no per-token bills
Shipped nationwide, or on-site delivery in Greater Boston
Care Plan covers local model updates, not just software fixes

Book a call Or ask a question first Care Plan terms

Apple warrants the hardware (AppleCare+ available at cost). DeskIQ warrants the install and configuration. Larger-model configs (M4 Pro, 48GB) available by quote. Cancel before setup starts for a full refund. After setup starts, we cannot take the Mac mini back. Hardware terms.

DeskIQ Agentbox vs. DeskIQ Private.

Both arrive on a Mac mini that you own. Agentbox runs scheduled jobs for the business with a cloud AI provider. Private runs the AI model on the box.

Feature	DeskIQ Agentbox	DeskIQ Private
Price	$1,499 one-time	$2,499 one-time
Hardware	Mac mini M4, 16GB/512GB	Mac mini M4, 32GB/512GB
Where the model runs	Cloud AI provider	On the box, locally
AI usage bills	Your business's own API account, billed direct	None, no cloud AI account
Best fit	Businesses with routine jobs to automate	Firms with confidentiality duties

See DeskIQ Agentbox Local AI vs. cloud AI For professional firms

Common questions.

Does this mean nothing ever leaves the office?

The AI model's processing stays on the box. Email and calendar still sync with your existing provider as normal, the same as before you had DeskIQ Private. The Mac mini also needs internet access for sync and updates.

Is an open-source local model as good as ChatGPT or Claude?

Local models like Qwen or Mistral handle drafting, summaries, and routine tasks well. They are not identical to the largest cloud models, but for day-to-day firm workflows they hold up, and the tradeoff keeps the AI processing on your hardware.

Does DeskIQ Private replace my professional confidentiality obligations?

No. This is not legal advice about meeting your confidentiality duties. DeskIQ Private is a hardware and software setup that keeps AI processing on hardware you control. Your own professional judgment still applies.

Can I move from another DeskIQ option to DeskIQ Private later?

Yes. We can move you to a Private setup with a hardware swap and a fresh install. Contact us to talk through the cost difference.

Start with a short call.

Tell us about your firm's confidentiality requirements and workflows. We will confirm DeskIQ Private is the right fit before you order anything.

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