Best AI Models by Use Case
Objective picks for each task category, based on authoritative benchmarks and real-world performance.
Authoritative reviewsContinuously updated
Writing
Blog posts, marketing copy, academic writing, creative writing, and more.
GPT-5Creativity focused
Runner-up: Claude 3.5 Sonnet, GPT-4
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Coding
Code generation, debugging, refactoring, algorithms, and technical docs.
Claude 3.5 SonnetHigh code quality
Runner-up: GPT-4, DeepSeek V3
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Reasoning
Complex reasoning, math problems, logic analysis, and strategic planning.
GPT-5Strong reasoning
Runner-up: Claude 3.5 Sonnet, Gemini Pro
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Translation
Document translation, real-time translation, localization, and cross-language understanding.
GPT-4Accurate multilingual
Runner-up: Claude 3.5 Sonnet, Gemini Pro
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Document OCR
OCR extraction, tables, handwriting, and image text recognition.
GPT-4VHigh OCR accuracy
Runner-up: Claude 3.5 Sonnet, Gemini Pro
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Long context
Long documents, large codebases, meeting notes, and research reports.
Claude 3.5 Sonnet200K context
Runner-up: GPT-5, Gemini Pro
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Cost efficient
Batch processing, lightweight tasks, tight budgets, and large-scale usage.
GPT-4o miniLowest cost
Runner-up: Claude Haiku, Gemini Flash
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Multimodal
Image analysis, video understanding, chart reading, and design evaluation.
GPT-4VMultimodal strength
Runner-up: Claude 3.5 Sonnet, Gemini Pro
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How we evaluate
We combine benchmarks, real-world testing, and user feedback to rank the best models for each task.
Benchmark results
MMLU, GSM8K, HumanEval, and other trusted benchmarks.
Real scenarios
Performance in real business workflows and hands-on evaluations.
Overall scoring
Quality, speed, and cost balanced into a single score.
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