AI Model Comparison Matrix (2026)
12 leading AI models side by side. Live pricing per 1M tokens, context window, speed, and best use case. Updated June 2026.
| Model | Provider | Context | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | Speed (tok/s) | Best for | Docs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPT-5 | OpenAI | 256K | $3.00 | $12.00 | 80 | Complex reasoning, agents, code | Docs ↗ |
| GPT-5 mini | OpenAI | 200K | $0.30 | $1.20 | 140 | High-volume, simple tasks | Docs ↗ |
| GPT-4o | OpenAI | 128K | $2.50 | $10.00 | 110 | Multimodal, balanced | Docs ↗ |
| Claude 4 Opus | Anthropic | 200K | $15.00 | $75.00 | 45 | Top-tier writing, deep analysis | Docs ↗ |
| Claude 4 Sonnet | Anthropic | 200K | $3.00 | $15.00 | 90 | Coding, agentic workflows | Docs ↗ |
| Claude 4 Haiku | Anthropic | 200K | $0.80 | $4.00 | 180 | Fast, cheap, light tasks | Docs ↗ |
| Gemini 2.5 Pro | 2,000K | $1.25 | $10.00 | 95 | Huge context, multimodal | Docs ↗ | |
| Gemini 2.5 Flash | 1,000K | $0.15 | $0.60 | 200 | Cheapest large-context option | Docs ↗ | |
| Mistral Large 2 | Mistral | 128K | $2.00 | $6.00 | 100 | European data residency, EU compliance | Docs ↗ |
| Llama 3.3 70B | Meta (open) | 128K | $0.20 | $0.20 | 130 | Self-hosting, open weights | Docs ↗ |
| DeepSeek V3 | DeepSeek | 128K | $0.27 | $1.10 | 75 | Coding on a tight budget | Docs ↗ |
| Grok 4 | xAI | 256K | $5.00 | $15.00 | 85 | Realtime knowledge, X integration | Docs ↗ |
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Frequently asked questions
- Which AI model is cheapest in 2026?
- Gemini 2.5 Flash at $0.15 input / $0.60 output per 1M tokens is the cheapest hosted model with a usable context window of 1M tokens. Llama 3.3 70B is cheaper if you self-host.
- Which AI model is best for coding?
- Claude 4 Sonnet is the consensus pick for production coding agents. DeepSeek V3 is the cheapest serious coding model. GPT-5 leads on complex multi-file refactors.
- Which AI model has the longest context window?
- Gemini 2.5 Pro at 2 million tokens. Gemini 2.5 Flash at 1 million. Most others top out at 200K-256K.
- Which AI model is fastest?
- Gemini 2.5 Flash at ~200 tokens/sec, followed by Claude 4 Haiku at ~180 tokens/sec.
- How do I calculate my AI cost?
- Use our free AI Token Counter to convert your text into tokens and project monthly costs across all 12 models.