Which model should I use?

The best model for each kind of task

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If you’re not sure, use Superchat Agent on a paid plan. It picks the model for each task. For the full list of models, see Which AI models are included? To choose a model yourself, start with these:

  • Images: GPT Image 2.6 Flare
  • Video: Seedance 2.5
  • Chat: GPT-6 Luna

Which model is best for images?

For images, start with GPT Image 2.6 Flare. All three models below work on the Free plan in Image Studio:

TaskModel
Everyday images, text in images and complex layoutsGPT Image 2.6 Flare
People, portraits and stylized looksGrok Imagine Image
Editing your own photo while keeping the face and detailsNano Banana 2.1

Which model is best for video?

For the top quality, use Seedance 2.5. The other models below cost fewer credits. Make videos from a text prompt or a photo in Video Studio:

TaskModel
Top quality, cinematic shots with soundSeedance 2.5
Realistic people and motion, 1080p, your own first and last frames, up to 30 secondsKling 4.0
Clips with stereo soundMiniMax H3
Budget clips with sound, up to 30 secondsWan 3.0
Bringing a photo to lifeGrok Imagine Video 1.5
Lowest priceGrok Imagine Lite (480p with audio, works on the Free plan) or Kling 4.0 Flash

Which model is best for chat?

For everyday chat, start with GPT-6 Luna, which works on the Free plan. For other tasks, open a chat with the model from this table:

TaskModel
Any task, when you’re not sure (paid plans)Superchat Agent
Everyday questions on the Free planGPT-6 Luna or Gemini 3.8 Flash
Professional workGPT-6.1 Sol
Fast everyday workGPT-6.1 Terra
The hardest tasksClaude Fable 5.2
Coding, agents and long documentsClaude Opus 5.5 or Gemini 4 Carbon
WritingGrok 4.7 or Claude Sonnet 5.5
Low costDeepSeek V4.1 Flash or DeepSeek V4 Pro

How much does each model cost?

Each model has its own price in credits. See How many credits does each model use?

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