> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.aidocmaker.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# How to Choose AI Model

> A simple guide to choosing the best AI for your tasks

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  Our platform can automatically pick the best AI model for your task, so you don't have to worry about the details. It uses its best judgment to choose the right AI model for you. This is the easiest way to get great results without thinking too much.
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Each AI model has unique strengths and capabilities. Understanding these can help you pick the best one if you decide not to use Auto Mode.

## Why Does Picking the Right Model is Important?

The right AI model helps you get more done, makes your work look better, and ensures everything runs smoothly!

## Which AI Model Does What?

Here's a quick look at the main AI models you can choose from and what they're good at:

| Model                           | Performance          | Description                                                                                                           |
| ------------------------------- | -------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **GPT 4.1 (OpenAI)**            | Balanced, versatile  | Strong general intelligence; excels at complex reasoning and creative writing tasks.                                  |
| **o4-mini (OpenAI)**            | Fast, smart enough   | Ideal for real-time interactions; quick, handles multimodal inputs (text, images, audio, video).                      |
| **Gemini 2.5 Pro (Google)**     | Deep, extensive      | Processes extensive multimodal information effectively; excellent for detailed summaries and thorough research tasks. |
| **Claude Sonnet 4 (Anthropic)** | Quick, safe, precise | Optimized for customer interactions, reliable workflows, and precise, safe responses.                                 |
| **Claude Opus 4 (Anthropic)**   | Powerful, advanced   | High-end model best suited for highly complex, critical tasks, strategic planning, and detailed analytical reporting. |

## Quick Tips for Picking an AI Model (If Not Using Auto Mode)

Here's a simpler way to think about which AI Model to use:

| Your Task Is...                   | Try These AI Models                    |
| --------------------------------- | -------------------------------------- |
| **Quick & Simple**                | o4-mini, Claude Sonnet 4               |
| **Complex & Needs Deep Thinking** | GPT 4.1, Gemini 2.5 Pro, Claude Opus 4 |
| **Handles Lots of Data/Media**    | Gemini 2.5 Pro, Claude Opus 4          |
| **Safety is Key**                 | Claude Sonnet 4, Claude Opus 4         |

## Our Suggestion

The best way to find your best AI model is to **[try them out in our chat app](https://www.aidocmaker.com/chat)!** Play around with different models for different tasks and see which one you like best. You'll quickly get a feel for what each AI is good at.