Choosing a Model
How to select the best AI model for your Chipp app
Chipp supports multiple AI models from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google. Each has different strengths, speeds, and costs. This guide helps you choose the right one.
Quick Recommendations
| Use Case | Recommended Model |
|---|---|
| General purpose | GPT-5 or Claude Sonnet 4 |
| Image analysis | Gemini 2.5 Pro, GPT-5, or Claude Sonnet 4 |
| Complex reasoning | o3, Claude Opus 4, or Claude Sonnet 4.5 |
| Fast responses | Gemini 2.5 Flash, GPT-5 Mini, or Claude 3.5 Haiku |
| Long documents | Gemini 2.5 Pro or GPT-4.1 (1M token context) |
| Cost-sensitive | Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite, Gemini 2.5 Flash, or GPT-5 Nano |
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Featured Models
Best for General Purpose
These models excel at a wide range of tasks including writing, coding, analysis, and conversation.
GPT-5
$16.25/MOpenAI's most advanced model with major improvements in reasoning, code quality, and accuracy.
Claude Sonnet 4
$11.70/MBalanced Claude model offering strong performance at lower cost than Opus.
Gemini 2.5 Pro
$4.06/MGoogle's flagship model with massive 1M+ context window and multimodal capabilities.
Best for Speed
When response time matters most, these models deliver near-instant results without sacrificing quality.
Gemini 2.5 Flash
$0.24/MFast and efficient Gemini model with 1M+ context, optimized for speed.
GPT-5 Mini
$3.25/MCompact version of GPT-5 for lighter reasoning tasks with reduced latency and cost.
Claude 3.5 Haiku
$3.12/MKnown for its speed and affordability, designed for near-instant responsiveness.
Best for Reasoning
For complex problem-solving, multi-step analysis, and tasks requiring deep thinking.
OpenAI o3
$32.50/MNext-generation reasoning model with enhanced capabilities for complex problem-solving.
Claude Opus 4
$58.50/MAnthropic's flagship model with top-tier performance across all tasks.
OpenAI o3 Pro
$65.00/MPremium reasoning model with maximum performance on advanced tasks.
Best Value for Long Documents
Process entire codebases, legal contracts, or book-length content with massive context windows.
Gemini 2.5 Pro
$4.06/MGoogle's flagship model with massive 1M+ context window and multimodal capabilities.
GPT-4.1
$8.13/MEnhanced performance with a massive 1M token context window for processing entire codebases or long documents.
Model Deep Dives
OpenAI GPT-5
GPT-5
openai
OpenAI's most advanced model with major improvements in reasoning, code quality, and accuracy.
Ideal Use Cases
Long-Form Content Writing
Create detailed blog posts, articles, and guides (2000+ words)
Example: Technical blog posts, comprehensive guides, white papers
Technical Tutorials
Write detailed tutorials with code examples and explanations
Example: Step-by-step coding tutorials, framework documentation
Creative Storytelling
Develop narratives with character arcs and plot development
Example: Short stories, creative fiction, narrative content
Claude Sonnet 4
Claude Sonnet 4
anthropic
Balanced Claude model offering strong performance at lower cost than Opus.
Ideal Use Cases
Code Reviews
Review code with actionable, detailed suggestions
Example: Pull request reviews, code quality analysis
Educational Content
Create courses, guides, and learning materials
Example: Online courses, tutorials, training content
Data Analysis Reports
Analyze data and create insightful reports
Example: Analytics reports, trend analysis, insights generation
Gemini 2.5 Pro
Gemini 2.5 Pro
Google's flagship model with massive 1M+ context window and multimodal capabilities.
Ideal Use Cases
Complete Codebase Analysis
Analyze entire repositories for security issues and patterns
Example: Security audits, architecture review, dependency analysis
Multi-Document Review
Process 10+ contracts or documents together
Example: Legal discovery, contract comparison, due diligence
Video Content Analysis
Transcribe and analyze hours of video content
Example: Video summaries, content extraction, transcript analysis
OpenAI o3
OpenAI o3
openai
Next-generation reasoning model with enhanced capabilities for complex problem-solving.
Ideal Use Cases
Bug Root Cause Analysis
Debug complex codebases by tracing issues through multiple layers
Example: Production bug investigation, system failure analysis
API Architecture Design
Design APIs with multiple service integrations and edge cases
Example: Microservices architecture, API contract design
Business Process Optimization
Analyze and improve multi-department workflows
Example: Process automation, workflow optimization, efficiency analysis
Claude 3.5 Haiku
Claude 3.5 Haiku
anthropic
Known for its speed and affordability, designed for near-instant responsiveness.
Ideal Use Cases
Live Chat Support
Instant responses for real-time customer conversations
Example: Live support chat, instant help, real-time Q&A
Quick Translation
Fast translation services with good quality
Example: Real-time translation, multilingual chat, localization
Content Moderation
Real-time moderation of user content
Example: Comment filtering, safety checks, spam detection
Gemini 2.5 Flash
Gemini 2.5 Flash
Fast and efficient Gemini model with 1M+ context, optimized for speed.
Ideal Use Cases
Meeting Analysis
Quickly analyze 2-hour meeting transcripts
Example: Meeting summaries, action items, key decisions
Batch Feedback Processing
Process hundreds of customer responses together
Example: Survey analysis, feedback synthesis, sentiment trends
Real-Time Video Q&A
Answer questions about videos during playback
Example: Video chatbots, educational videos, content interaction
Cost-Effective Options
If you're optimizing for cost, these models offer excellent value:
| Model | Provider | Context | Avg Price | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite | 1M | $0.13/M | Image Classification | |
| Gemini 2.5 Flash | 1M | $0.24/M | Meeting Analysis | |
| GPT-5 Nano | openai | 400k | $1.63/M | Sentiment Analysis |
| Claude 3.5 Haiku | anthropic | 200k | $3.12/M | Live Chat Support |
| GPT-5 Mini | openai | 400k | $3.25/M | Email Automation |
Key Considerations
Vision Support
If your app analyzes images, choose a model with native vision support. Models without vision use a fallback that may be less accurate.
Vision-capable models:
- All GPT-4.1 and GPT-5 variants (not o-series reasoning models)
- All Claude models
- All Gemini models
No vision support:
- OpenAI o-series (o1, o3, o4-mini, etc.)
Response Speed
Speed matters for user experience. Faster models keep conversations flowing naturally.
Fastest: GPT-5 Nano, Claude 3.5 Haiku, Gemini Flash Lite Medium: GPT-5, Claude Sonnet 4, Gemini 2.5 Flash Slower: Claude Opus 4, o1, o3 (reasoning takes time)
Context Window
For processing long documents, choose models with large context windows:
1M tokens: GPT-4.1 variants, all Gemini models 400k tokens: GPT-5 variants 200k tokens: All Claude models, OpenAI o-series
Reasoning Quality
For complex tasks requiring multi-step reasoning:
Best reasoning: o3 Pro, o1 Pro, Claude Opus 4 Very good: GPT-5, Claude Sonnet 4.5, o3, o1 Good: GPT-5 Mini, Claude Sonnet 4, Gemini 2.5 Pro
Changing Your Model
- Go to your app in the Chipp dashboard
- Navigate to Build > Configure
- Under Model, select your preferred model
- Click Save
Changes take effect immediately for new conversations.
Testing Different Models
Not sure which model works best? Try these approaches:
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A/B testing: Create two versions of your app with different models and compare user feedback
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Specific prompts: Test your most common use cases with different models to see quality differences
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Speed vs. quality: Start with a fast model, then upgrade if users need better responses
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