What is the task?
Recommended model
Pick a task to see one primary recommendation, two backups, and the reasoning behind the picks.
Treat recommendations as a starting point, not a rule
- Get one task fully working on the primary model first, then consider adding the backups.
- For batch work, look at unit cost and stability before reaching for the most expensive option.
- Agent-style workflows value "stable across many turns" more than single-turn brilliance.
- Image generation and code models are separate tracks — don't mix them.