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Which AI for which task?

For each task: our advice, the models best rated by users, the estimated cost and what to check. To compare models with each other, use the catalogue.

First entries, expanded over the months. Updated: November 2026.

The models

Every model on the market, updated daily

404 models from 21 providers: what they can do and their public price. Data as of 8 November 2026.

  • 268 models

    Text and documents

    from €0.031 to €26.87 per million tokens read

  • 56 models

    Image creation

    from €0.0018 to €28.66 per image

  • 22 models

    Audio transcription

    from €0.0015 to €0.015 per minute

  • 29 models

    Synthetic voice

    from €0.00027 to €0.09 per 1,000 characters

  • 29 models

    Video creation

    from €0.0018 to €0.358 per second

See all models and their costs

Which AI for which task?

  • Office and admin

    Which AI to write meeting minutes?

    Structured minutes: decisions, actions, owners, deadlines.

    Our advice
    A team assistant with your minutes template (Claude)
    Alternative
    ChatGPT

    Best rated for this task

    1. gemini-4-argon Google (Gemini)★★★★★ ≈ €0.035 per task
    2. claude-opus-5-5 Anthropic (Claude)★★★★★ ≈ €0.07 per task
    3. kimi-k3 Moonshot (Kimi)★★★★★ ≈ €0.052 per task

    Estimated cost for: one-hour meeting transcribed, one-page minutes. One hour of transcription: from €0.09.

    Human review required

  • Office and admin

    Which AI to write a client email or letter?

    A clear draft, in the chosen tone, ready to review.

    Our advice
    Claude or ChatGPT, in an assistant tuned to your tone
    Alternative
    Both work: choose the one your team prefers

    Best rated for this task

    1. gemini-4-argon Google (Gemini)★★★★★ ≈ €0.0072 per task
    2. claude-opus-5-5 Anthropic (Claude)★★★★★ ≈ €0.014 per task
    3. kimi-k3 Moonshot (Kimi)★★★★★ ≈ €0.011 per task

    Estimated cost for: a one-page email from your message.

    A quick read is enough

  • Office and admin

    Which AI to answer a call for tenders?

    An analysis of the specifications, the list of requirements and a first response outline.

    Our advice
    Claude, with the tender documents
    Alternative
    ChatGPT

    Best rated for this task

    1. gemini-4-argon Google (Gemini)★★★★★ ≈ €0.161 per task
    2. claude-opus-5-5 Anthropic (Claude)★★★★★ ≈ €0.322 per task
    3. gpt-5.6-sol OpenAI (GPT)★★★★★ ≈ €0.322 per task

    Estimated cost for: file of about 100 pages, 4-page analysis.

    Human review required

  • Office and admin

    Which AI to use with confidential documents?

    The basic rules: which type of account, which contract, which data to avoid.

    Our advice
    A team environment with professional access to the models
    Alternative
    Avoid free personal accounts

    Here, the choice of model matters less than the type of access and your team's rules. See your data and access.

    Human review required

  • Communication and design

    Which tool to retouch a photo?

    A cleaned-up photo (sky, objects, light) without altering the main subject.

    Our advice
    Photoshop, generative fill
    Alternative
    A Visuals assistant (image generation)

    Best rated for this task

    1. gemini-nano-banana-2.1 Google (Gemini)★★★★★ ≈ €0.03 per task
    2. grok-imagine-image-2.0 xAI (Grok)★★★★★ ≈ €0.054 per task
    3. qwen-image-2.0-pro Alibaba (Qwen)★★★★★ ≈ €0.067 per task

    Estimated cost for: one retouched image.

    A quick read is enough

  • Communication and design

    Which tool to create a client presentation?

    A slide deck from your notes, editable and exportable to PowerPoint.

    Our advice
    Claude (presentation creation)
    Alternative
    Gamma

    Best rated for this task

    1. gemini-4-argon Google (Gemini)★★★★★ ≈ €0.042 per task
    2. claude-opus-5-5 Anthropic (Claude)★★★★★ ≈ €0.084 per task
    3. kimi-k3 Moonshot (Kimi)★★★★★ ≈ €0.063 per task

    Estimated cost for: 5 pages of notes, about ten slides (text).

    A quick read is enough

  • ArchitectureKnown limit

    Can an AI analyse a plan or a 3D model?

    A first look from an image of the plan. No reliable reading of dimensions or of the BIM model.

    Our advice
    Claude or ChatGPT on an image, for a first opinion
    Alternative
    Your CAD/BIM software for any measurement

    Best rated for this task

    1. gemini-4-argon Google (Gemini)★★★★★ ≈ €0.011 per task
    2. claude-opus-5-5 Anthropic (Claude)★★★★★ ≈ €0.021 per task
    3. kimi-k3 Moonshot (Kimi)★★★★★ ≈ €0.016 per task

    Estimated cost for: one plan image and one question.

    Human review required

  • Office and admin

    Which AI to summarise documents?

    A structured summary, citing the source passages for checking.

    Our advice
    Claude, with the full documents
    Alternative
    ChatGPT or Gemini

    Best rated for this task

    1. gemini-4-argon Google (Gemini)★★★★★ ≈ €0.064 per task
    2. claude-opus-5-5 Anthropic (Claude)★★★★★ ≈ €0.129 per task
    3. gpt-5.6-sol OpenAI (GPT)★★★★★ ≈ €0.129 per task

    Estimated cost for: about 40 pages summarised in 3 pages.

    Human review required

  • Communication and design

    Which AI to create images?

    Mood visuals, illustrations and first graphic ideas, to rework if needed.

    Our advice
    Image creation built into your chat assistant (ChatGPT or Gemini)
    Alternative
    A specialised tool (Flux, Recraft for logos and icons)

    Best rated for this task

    1. gemini-nano-banana-2.1 Google (Gemini)★★★★★ ≈ €0.03 per task
    2. grok-imagine-image-2.0 xAI (Grok)★★★★★ ≈ €0.054 per task
    3. qwen-image-2.0-pro Alibaba (Qwen)★★★★★ ≈ €0.067 per task

    Estimated cost for: one image created.

    A quick read is enough

  • Architecture

    Which AI to summarise planning regulations?

    A summary citing the articles, to check against the official text.

    Our advice
    Claude, with the project documents
    Alternative
    ChatGPT

    Best rated for this task

    1. gemini-4-argon Google (Gemini)★★★★★ ≈ €0.094 per task
    2. claude-opus-5-5 Anthropic (Claude)★★★★★ ≈ €0.188 per task
    3. gpt-5.6-sol OpenAI (GPT)★★★★★ ≈ €0.188 per task

    Estimated cost for: regulations of about 60 pages, 4-page summary.

    Human review required

Our advice cites models by family; rankings and prices come from the catalogue, updated daily. Recommendations do not replace checking by a responsible professional. LMArena user ratings of 6 November 2026, public prices converted to euros.

How we choose

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  • Dated and reviewed

    We track new models, price changes and retirements, and update the entries.

  • Independent

    No paid placements. Limits are stated clearly, including when no AI does the job reliably.

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