Open Source vs Closed Source Models
Anuma gives you access to both open source and closed source AI models through a single interface. Use the best model for each task while keeping your privacy under your control.
What’s the difference?
Open source models
Open source models like DeepSeek, Kimi, Qwen, and GLM run without sending data to commercial AI providers. Your conversations stay private by default. These models are ideal when you’re working with sensitive personal, legal, or financial information.
Available models: DeepSeek, Kimi, Qwen, GLM, Llama, Mistral, and more.
Closed source models
Closed source models like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Grok are powered by external providers. Anuma acts as a protective shield — “borrowing” the AI’s brain while keeping your personal memory private. Your message is sent to their servers for a response, but they don’t get permanent access to your Memory Vault or full conversation history.
Available models: ChatGPT (GPT-5.2, GPT-4o), Claude (Opus, Sonnet, Haiku), Gemini (Pro, Flash), Grok, and more.
How to choose
Use the model selector at the top of any chat to pick your model. Open source models are labeled with a shield icon. You can also use Auto Model to let Anuma automatically route your prompt to the best model for the task.
Comparison
| Open Source Models | Closed Source Models | |
|---|---|---|
| Privacy | No external providers, on-device processing | Data processed by external providers |
| Models | DeepSeek, Kimi, Qwen, GLM, Llama, Mistral | ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok |
| Memory | On-device, encrypted | On-device, encrypted (same memory) |
| Council Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Best for | Sensitive topics, maximum privacy | Most powerful commercial models |
Good to know
- Your memory persists across all models. Switching between open source and closed source does not affect your stored memories.
- You can mix open source and closed source models in Council Mode.
- When using closed source models, Anuma limits what external providers see and keeps your private memory separate.
- Some agents require open source models for sensitive topics.
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