Desktopbasiert

Desktopbasiert is a term used in information technology to describe software, systems, or workflows that run primarily on a desktop computer rather than in a remote service or browser. In a desktopbasiert deployment, the software is installed on user workstations or local servers and executes locally, while data may be stored on local disks or on an on-premises database.

The term is often contrasted with webbasiert or cloudbasiert models, where applications run in web browsers and rely on remote servers in the cloud. Desktopbasierte solutions can be standalone or part of a hybrid architecture that uses cloud services for specific tasks but maintains local processing for core functions.

Advantages include offline accessibility, lower latency for compute-intensive tasks, greater control over data and security, and easier compliance with certain regulations. Disadvantages include higher maintenance burden on organizations, fragmented software updates across devices, potential data silos, and greater demand on desktop hardware.

Typical examples are traditional on-premises ERP and CAD programs, desktop versions of financial trading software, or GIS desktop tools. In recent years, the rise of SaaS and web-based applications has reduced the share of desktopbasiert deployments, though many environments retain desktop clients for performance, interoperability with peripherals, or regulatory reasons.

See also: cloud-based, webbasiert, on-premises, thick client, thin client.