Oct 20 • Picking the Correct AI Model
Which Model
If a free AI model is sufficient for your needs, the choice is simpler than it seems. You can confidently pick a favorite without getting lost in the details. Here’s a breakdown of your options and how to choose.
The Landscape of Top AI Models
Essentially, the cutting-edge AI landscape is dominated by a handful of core systems, all of which offer some level of free access.
- The Four Leaders: The most advanced AI systems are generally considered to be Google's Gemini, OpenAI's ChatGPT, Anthropic's Claude, and xAI's Grok.
- Powerful Open-Weights Alternatives: Close behind are "open weights" models, which are nearly as capable. Key players include Mistral from France, along with Deepseek, Kimi, and Qwen.
- Services Built on Core Models: Many popular AI services, such as Microsoft Copilot and Perplexity, are powered by one or more of these core models. They often enhance the base AI with specialized features, like advanced web search.
How to Pick the Right Free Model
Your choice should depend on what you value most.
- For Real-Time Web Search: If you need current information from the internet, free services like Gemini and Perplexity excel at this.
- For Free Image Creation: The best option is currently Gemini, with ChatGPT and Grok also offering strong, free image generation capabilities.
- For Generous Usage Limits: If you plan to use the AI frequently, the open-weights models or services like Microsoft Copilot often provide higher free usage limits.
- If You Might Upgrade Later: If you are considering a paid subscription in the future, it’s wise to start with the free versions of ChatGPT, Gemini, or Claude. This allows you to test the ecosystem you might eventually invest in.
Ultimately, these models also differ in their "personality," approach to ethical issues, privacy policies, and other capabilities. Since these factors change over time, the best strategy is to try a few based on your priorities and stick with the one that works best for you.
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