Gemma
Open-weight modelsGoogle's family of small, capable open-weight models built from Gemini research.
Gemma is Google's line of open-weight models, derived from the same research as Gemini but small enough to run on a single GPU or a laptop. The family includes variants tuned for specific tasks and sizes.
It is a strong choice when you want a compact, well-supported open model with a major lab behind it.
Where it's ideally used
A fit for self-hosted use cases that need a small, efficient model with the polish of a major lab.
Where it doesn't fit
Small models trade away peak capability — not the choice for the hardest reasoning tasks.