AI model comparisons

Head-to-head breakdowns of the most-asked AI comparisons, with live pricing and intelligence-per-dollar scores. Every comparison links to the calculator so you can test it with your own numbers. Cards marked model vs model compare two specific models — often from the same provider.

ChatGPT vs Claude: which is better value in 2026?

OpenAI GPT-6 Astra vs Anthropic Claude Fable 5.1 — both list at $10 / $50 per 1M tokens. A head-to-head on price, subscriptions and tokens per dollar.

ChatGPTIntelligence 53

GPT-6 Astra

Tokens / $1: 25.0k
Per 1M (in / out): $10 / $50
Intelligence / $1: 13,250

ClaudeIntelligence 53

Claude Fable 5.1

Tokens / $1: 25.0k
Per 1M (in / out): $10 / $50
Intelligence / $1: 13,250

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DeepSeek vs ChatGPT: how much cheaper is DeepSeek really?

DeepSeek V4 Pro vs GPT-6 Astra — the per-million-token price gap and what it means for your budget.

DeepSeekIntelligence 36

DeepSeek V4 Pro

Tokens / $1: 606.1k
Per 1M (in / out): $0.66 / $1.98
Intelligence / $1: 218,182

ChatGPTIntelligence 53

GPT-6 Astra

Tokens / $1: 25.0k
Per 1M (in / out): $10 / $50
Intelligence / $1: 13,250

DeepSeek leads on intelligence per $1 — 218,182 vs 13,250. Tap through for the full breakdown.

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Gemini vs ChatGPT: more intelligence per dollar?

Google Gemini 3.8 Flash vs OpenAI GPT-6 Astra — pricing, context, and value compared.

GeminiIntelligence 41

Gemini 3.8 Flash

Tokens / $1: 333.3k
Per 1M (in / out): $0.75 / $3.75
Intelligence / $1: 136,667

ChatGPTIntelligence 53

GPT-6 Astra

Tokens / $1: 25.0k
Per 1M (in / out): $10 / $50
Intelligence / $1: 13,250

Gemini leads on intelligence per $1 — 136,667 vs 13,250. Tap through for the full breakdown.

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DeepSeek vs Claude: is the price gap worth it?

DeepSeek V4 Pro vs Claude Fable 5.1 — a head-to-head on API pricing, intelligence per dollar, and when Claude's premium actually pays off.

DeepSeekIntelligence 36

DeepSeek V4 Pro

Tokens / $1: 606.1k
Per 1M (in / out): $0.66 / $1.98
Intelligence / $1: 218,182

ClaudeIntelligence 53

Claude Fable 5.1

Tokens / $1: 25.0k
Per 1M (in / out): $10 / $50
Intelligence / $1: 13,250

DeepSeek leads on intelligence per $1 — 218,182 vs 13,250. Tap through for the full breakdown.

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Gemini vs Claude: which is better value in 2026?

Google Gemini 3.8 Flash vs Anthropic Claude Fable 5.1 — API pricing, context length and intelligence per dollar compared.

GeminiIntelligence 41

Gemini 3.8 Flash

Tokens / $1: 333.3k
Per 1M (in / out): $0.75 / $3.75
Intelligence / $1: 136,667

ClaudeIntelligence 53

Claude Fable 5.1

Tokens / $1: 25.0k
Per 1M (in / out): $10 / $50
Intelligence / $1: 13,250

Gemini leads on intelligence per $1 — 136,667 vs 13,250. Tap through for the full breakdown.

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Grok vs ChatGPT: how does xAI's pricing stack up?

Grok 4.6 vs GPT-6 Astra — API price, subscriptions and value per dollar from xAI and OpenAI.

GrokIntelligence 44

Grok 4.6

Tokens / $1: 200.0k
Per 1M (in / out): $2 / $6
Intelligence / $1: 88,000

ChatGPTIntelligence 53

GPT-6 Astra

Tokens / $1: 25.0k
Per 1M (in / out): $10 / $50
Intelligence / $1: 13,250

Grok leads on intelligence per $1 — 88,000 vs 13,250. Tap through for the full breakdown.

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DeepSeek vs Gemini: the best budget AI API?

DeepSeek V4 Pro vs Gemini 3.8 Flash — who delivers the most tokens and intelligence per dollar for tight budgets.

DeepSeekIntelligence 36

DeepSeek V4 Pro

Tokens / $1: 606.1k
Per 1M (in / out): $0.66 / $1.98
Intelligence / $1: 218,182

GeminiIntelligence 41

Gemini 3.8 Flash

Tokens / $1: 333.3k
Per 1M (in / out): $0.75 / $3.75
Intelligence / $1: 136,667

DeepSeek leads on intelligence per $1 — 218,182 vs 136,667. Tap through for the full breakdown.

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Llama vs DeepSeek: open-weight models compared

Llama 4 Maverick vs DeepSeek V4 Pro — the cost and value of the leading open-weight AI model families.

LlamaIntelligence 9

Llama 4 Maverick

Tokens / $1: 1.9M
Per 1M (in / out): $0.19 / $0.65
Intelligence / $1: 167,832

DeepSeekIntelligence 36

DeepSeek V4 Pro

Tokens / $1: 606.1k
Per 1M (in / out): $0.66 / $1.98
Intelligence / $1: 218,182

DeepSeek leads on intelligence per $1 — 218,182 vs 167,832. Tap through for the full breakdown.

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Gemini vs Grok: pricing and value compared

Google Gemini 3.8 Flash vs xAI Grok 4.6 — API pricing, subscriptions and intelligence per dollar.

GeminiIntelligence 41

Gemini 3.8 Flash

Tokens / $1: 333.3k
Per 1M (in / out): $0.75 / $3.75
Intelligence / $1: 136,667

GrokIntelligence 44

Grok 4.6

Tokens / $1: 200.0k
Per 1M (in / out): $2 / $6
Intelligence / $1: 88,000

Gemini leads on intelligence per $1 — 136,667 vs 88,000. Tap through for the full breakdown.

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Grok vs Claude: which is the better coding AI in 2026?

xAI Grok 4.6 vs Anthropic Claude Fable 5.1 — two of the strongest coding models at very different prices. Which is the better value in 2026?

GrokIntelligence 44

Grok 4.6

Tokens / $1: 200.0k
Per 1M (in / out): $2 / $6
Intelligence / $1: 88,000

ClaudeIntelligence 53

Claude Fable 5.1

Tokens / $1: 25.0k
Per 1M (in / out): $10 / $50
Intelligence / $1: 13,250

Grok leads on intelligence per $1 — 88,000 vs 13,250. Tap through for the full breakdown.

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Kimi vs ChatGPT: open-weight reasoning vs GPT

Moonshot's Kimi K3 vs OpenAI GPT-6 Astra — top-tier reasoning at very different prices. Which is the better value?

KimiIntelligence 44

Kimi K3

Tokens / $1: 83.3k
Per 1M (in / out): $3 / $15
Intelligence / $1: 36,667

ChatGPTIntelligence 53

GPT-6 Astra

Tokens / $1: 25.0k
Per 1M (in / out): $10 / $50
Intelligence / $1: 13,250

Kimi leads on intelligence per $1 — 36,667 vs 13,250. Tap through for the full breakdown.

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Kimi vs Claude: the open-weight design challenger

Kimi K3 vs Claude Fable 5.1 — how Moonshot's open-weight flagship compares to the Claude design kings.

KimiIntelligence 44

Kimi K3

Tokens / $1: 83.3k
Per 1M (in / out): $3 / $15
Intelligence / $1: 36,667

ClaudeIntelligence 53

Claude Fable 5.1

Tokens / $1: 25.0k
Per 1M (in / out): $10 / $50
Intelligence / $1: 13,250

Kimi leads on intelligence per $1 — 36,667 vs 13,250. Tap through for the full breakdown.

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GLM vs DeepSeek: the open-weight value battle

Z.ai GLM-5.3 vs DeepSeek V4 Pro — the two strongest open-weight value models, compared on price and design.

GLMIntelligence 45

GLM-5.3 (max)

Tokens / $1: 274.0k
Per 1M (in / out): $1.40 / $4.40
Intelligence / $1: 123,288

DeepSeekIntelligence 36

DeepSeek V4 Pro

Tokens / $1: 606.1k
Per 1M (in / out): $0.66 / $1.98
Intelligence / $1: 218,182

DeepSeek leads on intelligence per $1 — 218,182 vs 123,288. Tap through for the full breakdown.

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Qwen vs DeepSeek: open-weight models compared

Qwen3.8 Max vs DeepSeek V4 Pro — Alibaba's newest frontier vs the value king. Which open-weight model should you use?

QwenIntelligence 45

Qwen3.8 Max

Tokens / $1: 200.0k
Per 1M (in / out): $2 / $6
Intelligence / $1: 90,000

DeepSeekIntelligence 36

DeepSeek V4 Pro

Tokens / $1: 606.1k
Per 1M (in / out): $0.66 / $1.98
Intelligence / $1: 218,182

DeepSeek leads on intelligence per $1 — 218,182 vs 90,000. Tap through for the full breakdown.

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Grok vs DeepSeek: speed and value compared

xAI Grok 4.6 vs DeepSeek V4 Pro — frontier intelligence at different price points, compared for coding and value.

GrokIntelligence 44

Grok 4.6

Tokens / $1: 200.0k
Per 1M (in / out): $2 / $6
Intelligence / $1: 88,000

DeepSeekIntelligence 36

DeepSeek V4 Pro

Tokens / $1: 606.1k
Per 1M (in / out): $0.66 / $1.98
Intelligence / $1: 218,182

DeepSeek leads on intelligence per $1 — 218,182 vs 88,000. Tap through for the full breakdown.

GPT-6 Astra vs Claude Fable 5.1: same price, same index

OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra and Anthropic's Claude Fable 5.1 both list at $10 / $50 per 1M tokens and top our intelligence index. Which one should you pay for?

ChatGPTIntelligence 53

GPT-6 Astra

Tokens / $1: 25.0k
Per 1M (in / out): $10 / $50
Intelligence / $1: 13,250

ClaudeIntelligence 53

Claude Fable 5.1

Tokens / $1: 25.0k
Per 1M (in / out): $10 / $50
Intelligence / $1: 13,250

ChatGPT leadsModel vs model

GPT-6 Astra vs GPT-5.6 Sol: is the new top tier worth 2.5x?

GPT-6 Astra costs $10 / $50 per 1M tokens against GPT-5.6 Sol's $4 / $20. What you actually get for the difference — and when Sol is the smarter buy.

ChatGPTIntelligence 53

GPT-6 Astra

Tokens / $1: 25.0k
Per 1M (in / out): $10 / $50
Intelligence / $1: 13,250

ChatGPTIntelligence 47

GPT-5.6 Sol

Tokens / $1: 62.5k
Per 1M (in / out): $4 / $20
Intelligence / $1: 29,375

ChatGPT leads on intelligence per $1 — 13,250 vs 29,375. Tap through for the full breakdown.

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Claude Fable 5.1 vs Claude Opus 5: which Claude should you pay for?

Claude Fable 5.1 ($10 / $50) against Claude Opus 5 ($5 / $25) — a closer look at Anthropic's two frontier models and when the premium tier is worth it.

ClaudeIntelligence 53

Claude Fable 5.1

Tokens / $1: 25.0k
Per 1M (in / out): $10 / $50
Intelligence / $1: 13,250

ClaudeIntelligence 51

Claude Opus 5

Tokens / $1: 50.0k
Per 1M (in / out): $5 / $25
Intelligence / $1: 25,500

Claude leads on intelligence per $1 — 13,250 vs 25,500. Tap through for the full breakdown.

Gemini leadsModel vs model

Gemini 3.8 Flash vs Gemini 3.7 Flash: a free upgrade?

Google's Gemini 3.8 Flash and 3.7 Flash list at the same $0.75 / $3.75 per 1M tokens. Here is what changed and whether 3.7 Flash still has a reason to exist.

GeminiIntelligence 41

Gemini 3.8 Flash

Tokens / $1: 333.3k
Per 1M (in / out): $0.75 / $3.75
Intelligence / $1: 136,667

GeminiIntelligence 39

Gemini 3.7 Flash

Tokens / $1: 333.3k
Per 1M (in / out): $0.75 / $3.75
Intelligence / $1: 130,000

Gemini leads on intelligence per $1 — 136,667 vs 130,000. Tap through for the full breakdown.

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DeepSeek V4.1 Flash vs V4 Pro: cheap tokens or deeper reasoning?

DeepSeek V4.1 Flash ($0.15 / $0.60 off-peak) against V4 Pro ($0.66 / $1.98) — which of DeepSeek's two models is the better buy for your workload?

DeepSeekIntelligence 40

DeepSeek V4.1 Flash

Tokens / $1: 2.1M
Per 1M (in / out): $0.15 / $0.60
Intelligence / $1: 820,513

DeepSeekIntelligence 36

DeepSeek V4 Pro

Tokens / $1: 606.1k
Per 1M (in / out): $0.66 / $1.98
Intelligence / $1: 218,182

DeepSeek leads on intelligence per $1 — 820,513 vs 218,182. Tap through for the full breakdown.

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GLM-5.3 vs GLM-5.3 Flash: frontier or budget?

Z.ai's GLM-5.3 ($1.40 / $4.40) against GLM-5.3 Flash ($0.15 / $0.50) — the same family at very different price points.

GLMIntelligence 45

GLM-5.3 (max)

Tokens / $1: 274.0k
Per 1M (in / out): $1.40 / $4.40
Intelligence / $1: 123,288

GLMIntelligence 42

GLM-5.3 Flash

Tokens / $1: 2.4M
Per 1M (in / out): $0.15 / $0.50
Intelligence / $1: 1,018,182

GLM leads on intelligence per $1 — 123,288 vs 1,018,182. Tap through for the full breakdown.

Llama leadsModel vs model

Muse Spark 1.3 vs Muse Glimmer: Meta's two price tiers

Muse Spark 1.3 ($1.25 / $4.25) against the cheaper Muse Glimmer — how Meta's model tiers compare on price and capability.

MetaIntelligence 48

Muse Spark 1.3

Tokens / $1: 285.7k
Per 1M (in / out): $1.25 / $4.25
Intelligence / $1: 137,143

LlamaIntelligence 18

Muse Glimmer (high)

Tokens / $1: 914.3k
Per 1M (in / out): $0.33 / $1.35
Intelligence / $1: 164,571

Llama leads on intelligence per $1 — 164,571 vs 137,143. Tap through for the full breakdown.

GLM leadsModel vs model

Kimi K3 vs GLM-5.3: the open-weight value fight

Moonshot's Kimi K3 ($3 / $15) against Z.ai's GLM-5.3 ($1.40 / $4.40) — two of the strongest open-weight models, compared on price and design.

KimiIntelligence 44

Kimi K3

Tokens / $1: 83.3k
Per 1M (in / out): $3 / $15
Intelligence / $1: 36,667

GLMIntelligence 45

GLM-5.3 (max)

Tokens / $1: 274.0k
Per 1M (in / out): $1.40 / $4.40
Intelligence / $1: 123,288

GLM leads on intelligence per $1 — 123,288 vs 36,667. Tap through for the full breakdown.