Language models
European serviceIONOS AI Model Hub for businesses
The IONOS AI Model Hub is a managed service that provides open-source language models such as Llama, Mistral, and Qwen via an OpenAI-compatible interface from data centers in Germany. We use it when customers want to use powerful models without their own GPU hardware and still want the data to remain in Germany.
- Licence
- Managed service (open source models)
- Operation
- Data Centers in Germany
- Official website
- cloud.ionos.de/managed/ai-model-hub
What we use IONOS AI Model Hub for
Language models without their own hardware
Large models run on IONOS; You pay according to consumption instead of expensive graphics cards.
Chatbot and document search
The models answer questions based on your content, the search itself remains on our or your infrastructure.
Embeddings for AI Search
The models that prepare texts for the vector database can also be used via the hub.
Replacement of existing connections
Thanks to the OpenAI-compatible interface, applications that previously used US services can be converted.
Why IONOS AI Model Hub?
Hosting in Germany
According to IONOS, the models run in German data centers, and customer data is not used for training.
Billing according to consumption
Payment is made per million tokens processed, without a basic fee for hardware.
Open models
Open source models are offered; a switch to self-operation remains possible at any time.
Easy connection
The OpenAI-compatible interface works with n8n, Open WebUI and common frameworks.
What we take care of with IONOS AI Model Hub
- Choosing the right model from the range
- Connection to chatbot, document search, Open WebUI and n8n
- Cost estimation based on your expected volume
- Monitoring of consumption and response quality in operation
Implementation and consulting can often be subsidised through German BAFA or INQA funding.
What it is not meant for
The AI Model Hub provides models, but is not a finished application: the interface, document search and processes must be built for it. The model range determines IONOS; individual models can change.
Our solutions with IONOS AI Model Hub
Frequently asked questions about IONOS AI Model Hub
What is the IONOS AI Model Hub?
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An IONOS service that operates open-source language models in German data centers and provides them via an OpenAI-compatible interface. Billing is based on consumption.
What models are available in the IONOS AI Model Hub?
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These include models from the Llama, Mistral, Qwen and gpt-oss families as well as embedding and image models. The current offer can be found on the IONOS website.
Is the IONOS AI Model Hub GDPR compliant?
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According to its own statements, IONOS operates the service in Germany in compliance with the GDPR and does not use customer data for training. For your use, a data processing agreement with IONOS is included.
When is it worth using the hub instead of your own hardware?
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If the volume fluctuates or a large model is needed that would make your own hardware expensive. With a very high, uniform volume, self-operation can be cheaper – we calculate that.
Go deeper
- AI consultancy
- IONOS AI Model Hub Prices: How Much Does AI from German Data Centers Cost?
- RAG with the IONOS AI Model Hub: Document search completely from Germany
- Replace OpenAI API: How to Migrate Applications to the IONOS AI Model Hub
- Hosting AI models in Germany in compliance with the GDPR: options and providers
- Open-source AI models for businesses: the key models at a glance (as of October 2026)
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