This is one reason we (FaunaDB) offer on-premise as well as managed cloud options. So you can run the database on any machines you want. When ease-of-use matter

This is one reason we (FaunaDB) offer on-premise as well as managed cloud options. So you can run the database on any machines you want. When ease-of-use matters most, small scale apps are cheaper on cloud. With high transaction volumes, you can pre-purchase cloud capacity or run on your own iron.