I use local AI agents to build enterprise-grade software, not fancy demos.
After testing all major models that can run on affordable local hardware, I am convinced that the Qwen3-Coder-Next is the best option. It might not be the “most fancy” model, it might not design “most outstanding” websites, but (typically) it does deliver enterprise-grade outcomes.
Yes, I am aware Qwen3-Coder-Next is not as good as II from OpenAI or Anthropic. But guess what?
90% of the time, you do NOT require those cutting-edge capabilities when working on software.
Yes, local hardware is not as performant as cloud infrastructure. But it can work 24/7 at the price of electricity.
Hosting AI locally is not as easy as purchasing a subscription, but it makes your organization resilient and not dependent on external factors beyond your control.
👉 Do you consider running AI locally?