AI models have been cranked out at a dizzying speed, of all from large tech companies like Google to startups such as Openai and Anthropic. Monitoring the latest new ones can be excessive.
Adding to confusion is that AI models are often promoted based on industry benchmarks. But they are Technical metrics often show a little About how real people and companies are used.
To cut off the noise, the Techcrunch has accumulated a general -Idesian of the most -advanted AI models released since 2024, with details on how to use them and what's best for them. We keep this list updated with the latest launch, also.
There are literally more than one million AI models there: hug face, for example, Hosts more than 1.4 million. So this list can miss some models that perform better, in one way or another.
AI models were released in 2025
Openai's GPT 4.5 'Orion'
Openai calls Orion Largest model to this daytouting the strong “world knowledge” and “emotional intelligence.” However, it is underperforms on some benchmarks compared to newer reasoning models. Orion is available to Openai plan subscribers of $ 200 a month plan.
Claude Sonnet 3.7
Anthropic said this is the The first model of reasoning of the industry industryBecause it can both burn fast answers and really think about things as needed. It also gives control users to how long the model can think of, every anthropic. Sonnet 3.7 will be available to all Claude users, but heavier users will require a $ 20 a month PRO.
Xia's gook 3
GROK 3 is the Latest model of flagship From Elon Musk-established startup Xai. It is claimed to Outperform other top models in mathematics, science, and coding. The model requires X premium (which is $ 50 a month.) After a study Found Grok 2 lean on the left, Musk promised To move Grok more “political neutral” but it is still unclear if that was achieved.
Openai O3-Mini
It's Openai's Latest model of reasoning and optimized for stem-associated activities such as coding, math, and science. It is Not the most powerful of the Openai Model but because it's smaller, the company Says This is significantly lower cost. This is available for free but requires a subscription for heavy users.
Openai deep research
Openai's deep research is Designed for doing in -depth research on a subject with clear citations. This service is only available at Chatgpt's $ 200 per month Pro subscription. Openai It is recommended For all from science to shopping research, but be careful that Hallucinations -Guni remains a problem For AI.
The cat is mistral
Mistral is Lait versions of Le Chat appa multimodal ai personal assistant. Mistral claims Le Chat responds faster than any other chatbot. It also has a paid version timely journalism From the AFP. Trials from the world The performance of Le Chat was found to be amazing, even if it made more mistakes than chatgpt.
Openai operator
Openai's operator is meant to be A personal intern who can do things independently, such as help you buy groceries. It requires a $ 200 a month's ChatGPT Pro subscription. AI agents hold a lot of promise, but they are still experimental: a Reviewer of Washington Post said the operator Decided on its own to order a dozen eggs for $ 31, paid using the examiner's credit card.
The Google Gemini Experiment 2.0 Pro
Google Gemini's Mostly awaited model of flagship It is said to be more than coding and understanding general knowledge. It also has an extra -long context window of 2 million tokens, which helps users need to quickly process massive chunks of the text. The service requires (at the minimum) a Google One AI subscription of $ 19.99 a month.
AI models were released in 2024
DeepSeek R1
This Chinese model ai taken Silicon Valley by storm. Deepseek's R1 performs well with coding and mathematics, while its open source of nature means anyone can run it locally. Plus, it's free. However, Combined with R1 Chinese government censorship and face rising prohibition For potential shipping of user data back to China.
Deep research by gemini
Deep research Summarizes Google search results to a simple and orderly document. The service It is worthwhile for students and anyone who needs a quick summary of research. However, its quality is not nearly as good as an actual paper reviewed by the peer. In -depth research requires a $ 19.99 Google One AI premium subscription.
Purpose Calls 3.3 70b
This is latest and most advanced version of Meta's open source llama ai models. Meta is tout This version As the cheapest and most efficient, especially for mathematics, general knowledge, and instruction compliance. It is free and open resources.
Openai Sora
Sora is a model that Creates realistic videos Based on the text. While it can produce full scenes than just clips, Openai admitted This often generates “unrealistic physics.” It is currently only available in paid ChatGPT versions, starting with Plus, which is $ 20 a month.
Alibaba qwen qwq-32b-preview
This model is One of the few in the rival Openai's O1 in some industrial benchmarks, which is math and coding efficiency. Especially for a “reasoning model,” it has a “room for improving common reasoning,” Said Alibaba. It also includes Chinese government censorship, The Testcrunch test shows. It is free and open resources.
Using an anthropical computer
Claude's computer use is meant to be Control your computer To complete tasks such as coding or booking an airplane ticket, the OpenAi operator makes it predecessor. The use of the computer, however, Stays in beta. The pricing is by API: $ 0.80 per million input tokens and $ 4 per million output tokens.
X.AI's GROK 2
Elon Musk's AI company, X.Aai, has launched a Improved version of the flagship of GROK 2 Chatbot This claims is “three times faster.” Free users are limited to 10 questions every two hours in the Grok, while subscribers in the PREMIUM and Premium+ Plans+ of X are satisfied with higher use limitations. X.Aai also launched an image generator, Aurora, which Makes high photorealistic imagesincluding some graphic or violent content.
Openai o1
Openai's O1 Family is meant to produce better answers by “thinking” by responses by a hidden Feature reasoning. The model is more than coding, math, and safety, Openai claimBut there is The issues that deceive people. Using O1 requires subscribing to ChatGPT Plus, which is $ 20 a month.
Claude sonnet of anthropic 3.5
Claude Sonnet 3.5 is an anthropical model Claims as best in class. It has become known for its coding capabilities and is considered a tech insider Chatbot selected. The model can be accessible for free in Claude although heavy users require a $ 20 monthly pro subscription. While it understands the images, it cannot produce them.
Openai GPT 4o-Mini
Openai had Touted gpt 4o-mini As the most reachable and fastest model thanks to its small size. It is intentional To enable a wide range of activities such as Powering Customer Service Chatbots. The model is available on the free chatgpt tier. It is better suited for high-volumes simple tasks compared to more complex ones.
Coere Command R+
Coere's Command R+ Model Excels in complex obtaining applications of generation (or RAG) applications for businesses. This means that it can find and mention specific pieces of information that are really good. (The inventor of the rag actually works with coore.) Still, rags Doesn't the problem with the AI ginger completely solve.
