QwQ 32B

Good fit for

People comparing a dedicated reasoning model with ordinary instruction-tuned chat models.

Why consider it

The exact 32B runtime entry has a documented chat template, local command and Apache license.

Main limitations

Reasoning traces do not guarantee correctness. The 20GB quantized package is not a memory requirement. Historical comparisons to DeepSeek-R1 and o1-mini are not used as a current ranking. Tool schemas need a surrounding application to perform actions.

Cost and access

No hosted subscription or token fee for local inference within the license’s permitted uses. Hardware, electricity and setup are separate. Apache 2.0 is listed for this package.

Getting started

Install a current compatible Ollama version, review the exact model license, then run: ollama run qwq:32b. API means the local runtime endpoint, not a hosted service included with the weights.