Gemma 2

Gemma 2 is Google's lightweight open model family, designed to run efficiently on laptops and small servers.

It is a good free option when you want a Google-built model you can run locally.

Best for

• Local use on modest hardware
• Lightweight, free assistants
• Learning and experimentation

Strengths & how it compares

• Efficient and easy to run.
• Backed by Google with permissive open terms.
• Vs Llama 3.1 8B / Phi-4: comparable small-model tier; pick by your task and language.