IMO the more useful distinction is in analogy to VPS versus SaaS/PaaS. Open models allow you to use any inference provider you like, including local ones, simil

IMO the more useful distinction is in analogy to VPS versus SaaS/PaaS. Open models allow you to use any inference provider you like, including local ones, similar to running open-source software using VPS providers. You’re not bound to a particular SaaS/PaaS as you are with closed model providers. That same freedom also allows you to self-host when you care about that.