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Updated December 2024

AI Model Comparison

Compare GPT-4, Claude, Gemini, Llama, and more. Find the right model for your use case.

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Models Compared
13
Features Tracked
2M
Max Context (Gemini)
Free
Open Models (Llama)

Model Overview

OpenAI

GPT-4o

OpenAI's most capable multimodal model with vision, audio, and text.

Context
128K tokens
Input Price
$2.50/1M tokens
Best for:
General-purpose AI assistantMultimodal applicationsEnterprise integrations
Vision Code
Anthropic

Claude 3.5 Sonnet

Anthropic's most intelligent model, excellent for complex reasoning and coding.

Context
200K tokens
Input Price
$3/1M tokens
Best for:
Complex coding projectsLong document analysisResearch and writing
Vision Code
Google

Gemini 1.5 Pro

Google's flagship model with the largest context window available.

Context
2M tokens
Input Price
$1.25/1M tokens
Best for:
Very long documentsVideo analysisGoogle Workspace integration
Vision Code
Meta

Llama 3.1 70B

Meta's open-weights model, available for local deployment and customization.

Context
128K tokens
Input Price
Free (self-hosted)
Best for:
Self-hosted applicationsPrivacy-sensitive use casesCustom fine-tuning
Code Local
Mistral AI

Mistral Large 2

European AI lab's flagship model with strong multilingual capabilities.

Context
128K tokens
Input Price
$2/1M tokens
Best for:
European compliance needsMultilingual applicationsCost-effective deployment
Code Local
xAI

Grok 2

xAI's model with real-time X/Twitter data access and witty personality.

Context
128K tokens
Input Price
$2/1M tokens
Best for:
Real-time informationSocial media analysisCreative content
Vision Code

Feature Comparison

Feature
GPT-4o
Claude
Gemini
Llama
Mistral
Grok
Text Generation
Code Generation
Vision/Images
Audio Input
Audio Output
Video Understanding
Web Browsing
Function Calling
JSON Mode
File Upload
API Access
Fine-tuning
Local Deployment
Supported
Partial
Not available

Pricing Comparison

ModelInput PriceOutput PriceFree TierContext
GPT-4o
$2.50/1M tokens$10/1M tokensAvailable128K tokens
Claude 3.5 Sonnet
$3/1M tokens$15/1M tokensAvailable200K tokens
Gemini 1.5 Pro
$1.25/1M tokens$5/1M tokensAvailable2M tokens
Llama 3.1 70B
Free (self-hosted)Free (self-hosted)Available128K tokens
Mistral Large 2
$2/1M tokens$6/1M tokensPaid only128K tokens
Grok 2
$2/1M tokens$10/1M tokensPaid only128K tokens

Strengths & Weaknesses

GPT-4o

OpenAI
Strengths
  • Best-in-class multimodal capabilities
  • Native audio understanding and generation
  • Fast response times
  • Large ecosystem and integrations
Limitations
  • Higher cost than alternatives
  • No local deployment option
  • Knowledge cutoff limitations

Claude 3.5 Sonnet

Anthropic
Strengths
  • Exceptional at coding tasks
  • Longest context window (200K)
  • Strong reasoning and analysis
  • Best-in-class safety alignment
Limitations
  • No native audio capabilities
  • No web browsing in base model
  • No fine-tuning available yet

Gemini 1.5 Pro

Google
Strengths
  • Massive 2M token context window
  • Native video understanding
  • Competitive pricing
  • Strong Google integration
Limitations
  • Inconsistent quality on some tasks
  • Less refined than GPT-4/Claude
  • Regional availability limitations

Llama 3.1 70B

Meta
Strengths
  • Free and open-weights
  • Full local deployment possible
  • Unlimited fine-tuning
  • No API rate limits (self-hosted)
Limitations
  • Requires significant compute for hosting
  • No native multimodal support
  • Less capable than GPT-4/Claude

Mistral Large 2

Mistral AI
Strengths
  • Excellent multilingual support
  • Strong code generation
  • EU data residency options
  • Competitive pricing
Limitations
  • No multimodal capabilities
  • Smaller ecosystem
  • Less brand recognition

Grok 2

xAI
Strengths
  • Real-time X/Twitter data access
  • More permissive content policies
  • Fast inference speed
  • Unique personality options
Limitations
  • Smaller training data
  • Limited integrations
  • Newer with less track record

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