Best AI Models 2026
Collections of the best AI models by task — based on benchmarks, prices, and specifications. Select a category to view the ranking.
Top AI models for writing code, debugging, and solving real-world development tasks.
Top AI models for solving mathematical problems and computations.
Top AI models for reasoning tasks, analysis, and expert knowledge.
Top AI models with the lowest API prices — maximum quality for minimum cost.
Top AI models with support for text, images, audio, and video.
Top AI models with the largest context window — for working with long documents.
Top AI models on the MMLU benchmark — broad knowledge across dozens of subjects.
Top AI models for function calling and agentic tool use.
Top AI models by generation speed — maximum throughput via API.
Top AI models for analyzing charts, diagrams, and visual data.
AI models with free API access — open source and free-tier providers.
Top AI models for building autonomous agents with tool use and planning.
Rankings are based on official benchmark results and independent tests. For detailed model comparisons, use the comparison page. The full catalog is available on the text models page.