AI Model Comparison
A side-by-side look at today's leading large language models — context windows, list pricing and where each one shines. Filter to find the best fit for your workload.
| Model | Context | In/Out $/1M | Best for |
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List pricing and context limits as of May 2026. Always verify on the provider's site before committing.
🎯 Pick by job
- Cheap & fast: Gemini Flash-Lite, DeepSeek
- Balanced: GPT-5.4, Sonnet 4.6
- Hard reasoning: GPT-5.4 Pro, Opus 4.7
🧪 Always benchmark
Leaderboards rarely match your data. Test 2–3 candidates on your real prompts with the AI API Benchmark before locking in.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which model is best overall?
There's no single winner — it depends on your task, budget and latency needs. Premium models lead on hard reasoning; Flash/Lite tiers win on cost and speed for high-volume work.
How often does this change?
Frontier pricing and context limits shift every few months. Treat this as a snapshot from May 2026 and verify current specs before production decisions.
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