Managed platform for language and image models from German IONOS data centers, with an OpenAI-compatible API and RAG.

STACKIT AI Model Serving AI features, pricing and GDPR (October 2026)
Language models through an OpenAI-compatible API from STACKIT data centers in Germany, billed per token.
from €0.02 usage-based
Pricing details
Billed per million tokens: standard input 0.15 euros, embedding input 0.02 euros, output 0.25 to 1.75 euros depending on category according to the product page; 30-day free trial after registration review, as of September 2026.
What is STACKIT AI Model Serving?
STACKIT AI Model Serving gives companies access to current language and embedding models through an OpenAI-compatible API, operated in German data centers of the Schwarz Group's cloud STACKIT.
STACKIT is the cloud offering of Schwarz Digits, the digital unit of the Schwarz Group. AI Model Serving is a managed service in the STACKIT data and AI portfolio: models such as Llama 3.1 are available through an OpenAI-compatible API and billed per token, and the vendor states that requests are not stored. The service runs in the Germany South region. STACKIT names a BSI C5 attestation and ISO/IEC 27001 certification and offers a 30-day free trial after a manual registration check.
STACKIT AI Model Serving AI features and use cases
- Runs chat assistants in GermanyInternal assistants and text tools call language models through the OpenAI-compatible API in German data centers. Existing integrations need only a new endpoint and key.
- Creates embeddings for searchEmbedding models turn documents into vectors for semantic search or RAG, at a lower token price than chat models. IT teams build document search without sending content abroad.
- Processes requests without storageAccording to STACKIT, requests are not stored after processing. Data protection teams get a simpler assessment for texts containing personal data.
What sets STACKIT AI Model Serving apart
- Operated by a German provider in the Germany South region, with a BSI C5 attestation.
- Separate, lower token price for embedding models.
Where STACKIT AI Model Serving is strongest
STACKIT belongs to Schwarz Digits and runs the service in data centers in its Germany South region.
Questions to ask before you buy STACKIT AI Model Serving
Check the model list, since only selected models are offered and larger models cost more per output token. Registration is checked manually before trial access. Sign the data processing agreement with STACKIT and confirm the scope of the BSI C5 attestation for this service.
Using STACKIT AI Model Serving in the EU: GDPR and AI Act
- Data locationGermany (according to the vendor). Hosting regions: Germany.
- Data processing agreementNot published by the vendor: ask for one (Art. 28 GDPR).
- EU AI ActCheck whether the AI prepares decisions about people. If not, the high-risk rules usually do not apply. The high-risk obligations apply from December 2, 2027 (Digital Omnibus).
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Questions about STACKIT AI Model Serving
Where does STACKIT AI Model Serving run?
In the Germany South region, in STACKIT data centers in Germany.
What does it cost?
Billing is per million tokens: 0.15 euros for standard input, 0.02 euros for embedding input and 0.25 to 1.75 euros for output depending on the model category.
Is there a free trial?
Yes. After a manual registration check, STACKIT grants 30 days of free access and issues a personal token within 24 hours.
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