Last Updated on February 7, 2026
If you’re exploring alternatives to Microsoft Copilot, consider Google’s newly released Gemma 3, a new family of state-of-the-art, lightweight open models designed to run efficiently on single GPUs or TPUs. Available in sizes ranging from 1B to 27B parameters, Gemma 3 outperforms other comparable models like Llama3 and DeepSeek, offering advanced capabilities including support for 140+ languages, complex reasoning with a 128k token context window, function calling, and optimized quantized versions.
The most exciting aspect is the ability to seamlessly integrate Gemma 3 directly into Microsoft Word – locally, meaning no monthly subscription costs. This commitment to absolute privacy drives our comprehensive guide to Private AI for Word, your ultimate resource for mastering local, ownership-first AI.
Watch: Private AI for Word Demo
See it in action with our quick demo video! For more examples of using local LLMs in Word without inference fees, visit our YouTube channel at @GPTLocalhost.
The Local Advantage
Running Skywork locally via GPTLocalhost ensures:
- Data Ownership: No cloud data leaks.
- Zero Network Latency: Faster performance on GPU and Apple Silicon.
- Offline Access: Work anywhere, including on a plane ✈️, without an internet connection.