Model Comparison
Compare AI models to find the best one for your needs
With 40+ models available, choosing the right one can feel overwhelming. This guide helps you compare models and pick the best one for each task.
At a Glance
Best for Everyday Tasks
| Model | Speed | Quality | Cost | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPT-4o | Fast | Excellent | 5 credits | General tasks |
| Claude 4 Sonnet | Fast | Excellent | 5 credits | Writing, analysis |
| Gemini 2.5 Flash | Very Fast | Good | 5 credits | Quick answers |
Best for Complex Tasks
| Model | Speed | Quality | Cost | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPT-5 | Medium | Outstanding | 20 credits | Complex reasoning |
| Claude 4 Opus | Medium | Outstanding | 20 credits | Long documents |
| o3 | Slow | Outstanding | 20 credits | Deep reasoning |
Best for Budget
| Model | Speed | Quality | Cost | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPT-4o Mini | Very Fast | Good | 1 credit | Simple tasks |
| Claude Haiku | Very Fast | Good | 1 credit | Quick responses |
| Llama 4 Scout | Fast | Good | 1 credit | General use |
Detailed Comparisons
Writing & Content
Best: Claude 4 Opus
Why: Most natural, creative, and nuanced writing style. Great for stories, scripts, and creative content.
Runner-up: GPT-4o
Good creative abilities, faster than Opus.
Best: Claude 4 Sonnet
Why: Professional tone, good at adapting to different contexts, efficient.
Runner-up: GPT-4o
Solid business writing, slightly faster.
Best: Claude 4 Sonnet or GPT-4o
Why: Clear explanations, accurate terminology, good structure.
For code docs: GPT-4.1 (understands code context better)
Coding & Development
| Model | Strength | Weakness |
|---|---|---|
| GPT-4.1 | Excellent code generation | Slower than GPT-4o |
| Claude 4 Sonnet | Great explanations, debugging | Slightly less code fluent |
| Qwen3 Coder | Specialized for code | Less general capability |
| DeepSeek V3.1 | Strong reasoning, good code | Slower responses |
Recommendation: Start with GPT-4.1 for coding tasks. Switch to Claude if you need better explanations.
Research & Analysis
| Model | Strength | Weakness |
|---|---|---|
| Gemini 2.5 Pro | Web search integration | Can be verbose |
| Claude 4 Opus | Deep analysis, long context | Slower, higher cost |
| GPT-5 | Comprehensive analysis | Premium pricing |
Recommendation: Use Gemini for research that needs web info. Use Claude Opus for analyzing documents you've uploaded.
Reasoning & Problem-Solving
| Model | Strength | Weakness |
|---|---|---|
| o3 | Shows reasoning steps | Slowest model |
| DeepSeek R1 | Open reasoning model | Variable quality |
| Claude 4 Opus | Strong logical analysis | Not always step-by-step |
Recommendation: Use o3 when you need to see the reasoning process. Use GPT-5 for faster complex reasoning.
Speed vs. Quality
FAST ←――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――→ SLOW
GPT-4o Mini | GPT-4o | GPT-5 | o3
Claude Haiku | C. Sonnet| C. Opus |
Gemini Flash | Gemini | Gemini |
| Pro | Ultra |BUDGET ←―――――――――――――――――――――――――――→ PREMIUM
1 credit | 5 credits | 20 credits
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GPT-4o Mini | GPT-4o | GPT-5
Claude Haiku | Claude Son. | Claude Opus
Llama 4 | Gemini Pro | o3Specialized Tasks
Image Understanding
- Gemini 2.5 Pro - Best overall vision
- GPT-4o - Strong image analysis
- Claude 4 Sonnet - Good with diagrams
Image Generation
- GPT Image 1 - OpenAI's DALL-E
- Imagen 4 - Google's image model
- Flux Schnell - Fast open-source option
Long Documents (100K+ tokens)
- Claude 4 Opus - 200K context
- Gemini 2.5 Pro - Large context
- GPT-5 - Good context handling
Real-time Information
- Grok 3 - Built-in real-time
- Gemini + Search - Web search integration
- Any model + Search tool - Manual web search
Making Your Choice
Quick Decision Tree
Start Here
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├─ Simple question? → GPT-4o Mini or Claude Haiku
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├─ Writing task?
│ ├─ Creative → Claude 4 Opus
│ └─ Business → Claude 4 Sonnet
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├─ Coding task? → GPT-4.1 or Claude 4 Sonnet
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├─ Research? → Gemini 2.5 Pro
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├─ Complex reasoning? → o3 or GPT-5
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└─ Long document? → Claude 4 OpusWhen to Upgrade Models
Switch to a more powerful model when:
- You're not getting satisfactory results
- The task requires nuanced understanding
- You need more accurate reasoning
- You're working with long documents
Switch to a cheaper model when:
- The task is simple and straightforward
- Speed matters more than perfection
- You're doing high-volume work
- You're exploring or brainstorming
Common Questions
Next Steps
- Learn about specific OpenAI models
- Explore Anthropic models
- Configure model settings
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