innFactory AI Consulting from Rosenheim, Germany advises enterprises across the DACH region on GDPR-compliant self-hosting of Google Gemma. With open weights, you have full control over your data - no information leaves your infrastructure.
Google Gemma - Open Weights from Google
Gemma is Google’s open-weights model family, developed based on the same research and technology as Gemini. Unlike the proprietary Gemini, Gemma models can be freely downloaded, operated locally, and customized for commercial purposes.
Key Strengths
Open Weights with Google Quality
- Gemini Technology: Based on Google DeepMind’s research
- Full Control: Model runs in your own infrastructure
- No API Costs: Only hardware/cloud costs
- Customizable: Fine-tuning on your own data possible
Multimodal Capabilities (Gemma 3)
- Text + Image (4B+): Processing images and text
- 128K Context (4B+): Long documents in a single pass
- Multilingual: Over 140 languages supported
Flexible Deployment Options
- On-Premise: Own servers or private cloud
- Edge/Mobile: Compact variants (270M, 1B, 2B, 4B)
- Cloud: Vertex AI, AWS, Azure with your own instance
Model Overview
Gemma 3 Family (2025)
| Model | Parameters | VRAM | Recommended GPU | Context |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gemma 3 27B | 27B | 32+ GB | A100 / H100 | 128K |
| Gemma 3 12B | 12B | 16+ GB | RTX 4090 | 128K |
| Gemma 3 4B | 4B | 8 GB | RTX 4070 | 128K |
| Gemma 3 1B | 1B | 2 GB | Mobile / Edge | 32K |
| Gemma 3 270M | 0.27B | 1 GB | Mobile / Edge | 32K |
Gemma 2 Family (2024)
| Model | Parameters | VRAM | Recommended GPU | Context |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gemma 2 27B | 27B | 32+ GB | A100 | 8K |
| Gemma 2 9B | 9B | 12+ GB | RTX 4080 | 8K |
| Gemma 2 2B | 2B | 4 GB | RTX 3060 | 8K |
Comparison: Gemma vs. Gemini vs. Llama
| Aspect | Gemma 3 | Gemini 2.0 | Llama 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| License | Open Weights | Proprietary | Community License |
| Self-Hosting | Yes | No | Yes |
| API Costs | None (Self-Hosted) | Pay-per-Use | None (Self-Hosted) |
| Multimodal | Text + Image | Comprehensive | Text + Image |
| GDPR Self-Host | Ideal | Cloud-dependent | Ideal |
| Fine-Tuning | Possible | Limited | Possible |
Use Cases
GDPR-Compliant Enterprise AI
- Sensitive data remains in your infrastructure
- No data transfer to external services
- Full control over logging and audit
Specialized Applications
- RAG Systems: Make enterprise knowledge searchable
- Code Assistants: Internal developer tools
- Customer Service: Chatbots without data sharing
Edge and Mobile
- Gemma 3 1B/4B: For smartphones and IoT
- Offline-capable: No internet connection needed
- Low Latency: Local processing
Integration with CompanyGPT
Gemma models can be integrated into CompanyGPT as a self-hosted option - ideal for enterprises that want to combine Google quality with complete data control.
Our Recommendation
Gemma 3 27B is the first choice for enterprises wanting to combine Google quality with self-hosting. For edge applications or resource-constrained environments, Gemma 3 4B or Gemma 3 1B are excellent, cost-effective alternatives.
We support you in selecting, deploying, and fine-tuning Gemma models in your infrastructure.