Which AI model should I use?

Pick a task and what matters most - price, context length, or output quality - and see which models on Aether API fit. Compares chat, coding, image, embedding, audio, and video models.

Pick a task and what matters most - price, context length, or output quality - and see which models on Aether API fit. Compares chat, coding, image, embedding, audio, and video models.

What this tool answers

• The models that fit a task, filtered by endpoint type
• The price, context window, and saving of each recommendation
• The cheapest option and the option with the largest context, side by side
• A direct link to every recommended model page

How it calculates

• The recommendations come from the live model catalogue, so they carry the current prices and context windows.
• The ranking uses the two criteria you pick: price, context length, or the balance between them.
• Nothing is logged and no account is needed.

Frequently asked questions

How do I choose between a cheap and an expensive model?

Start with the cheapest model that passes your own test, and move up only when the answer quality is not good enough. Every model on Aether API is reachable with the same key, so switching costs nothing but a different model id.

Does the picker tell me which model is the most accurate?

No. Accuracy depends on your task and your test set. The picker narrows the field by price, context, and endpoint, and every result links to the model page with the details you need to compare.

Can I use several models for one application?

Yes, and that is the point of one key. A common setup sends cheap work to a small model and hard work to a large one, without a second integration.

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Run it for real

Create a key and send your first request against the same models this tool prices: the model catalogue, the credit packages, and the quickstart.

Aether API — OpenAI-compatible access to 13+ providers through one API key.