As AI consultants based in Rosenheim, Germany, we recommend Qwen models for enterprises looking for an open-source alternative with Apache 2.0 license. For GDPR-compliant usage in the DACH region, we recommend self-hosting in your own infrastructure.
Key Strengths
Open Source & Apache 2.0
- Full Control: Model runs in your infrastructure
- No License Costs: Commercial use permitted
- Customizable: Fine-tuning on your own data possible
- GDPR-Friendly: No data leaves your company
Strong Multilingual Capabilities
Particularly good in:
- Chinese (outstanding)
- European languages (very good)
- Asian languages
- 92 languages with Qwen-MT
Text-in-Image Generation
Qwen-Image is leading in:
- Complex text layouts
- Multilingual text rendering
- Paragraph-level semantics
- Fine detail work
Important Notes
Data Privacy Considerations
- Chinese Company: Alibaba Cloud
- Self-Hosting Recommended: For sensitive data
- Open Source: Full control possible
Self-Hosting as Solution
All Qwen models can be operated in your own infrastructure - this way all data remains under your control.
Hardware Requirements (Self-Hosted)
| Model | VRAM | Recommended GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Qwen3-235B-A22B | 48+ GB | A100/H100 |
| Qwen-Image 20B | 48+ GB | A100/H100 |
| Qwen3 (smaller variants) | 16-24 GB | RTX 4090 |
Integration with CompanyGPT
Qwen models can be integrated into CompanyGPT as a self-hosted option - full GDPR compliance guaranteed.
Our Recommendation
Qwen3 is an excellent open-source alternative, especially for multilingual applications. Qwen-Image is leading in text-in-image generation. For enterprise data, we recommend self-hosting.