2026 AI Model Guide
Text • Image • Voice • Video
Compare leading AI models as of September 2026. Check model IDs, pricing boundaries, and best-fit workloads for Claude Fable 5.1, GPT-6 Astra, Gemini 3.8 Flash, and more.
- 12AI Models
- 4Categories
- Sep 2026Last checked
AI Model Categories 2026
Text Generation AI
Current LLMs for demanding reasoning, coding, and agentic work, compared by official model ID, context, tools, API stage, and pricing.
Claude Fable 5.1
Demanding reasoning, long-running agents and multistep research when a general-purpose model falls short.
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GPT-6 Astra
Complex coding, research and document work, with image input, tool use and structured outputs.
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Gemini 3.8 Flash
Cost-conscious coding and multimodal analysis. Accepts text, images, video, audio and PDFs; returns text.
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Image Generation AI
Current image generation and editing models for complex instructions, typography, multi-reference work, and production asset workflows.
GPT Image 2
Image generation and editing for detailed instructions and faithful reference-based assets.
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FLUX.2 Pro
Multi-reference generation and editing for repeatable production of visual assets.
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Nano Banana Pro
Complex visual instructions, brand consistency and precise design; also called Nano Banana Pro.
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Voice Synthesis AI
Current models for realtime voice agents and TTS, spanning reasoning, tool use, multimodal context, interruption handling, and expressive speech.
GPT-Realtime-2.1
Interruptible speech-to-speech with reasoning and tool use for support and voice agents.
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Gemini 3.1 Flash Live
Low-latency audio conversations and multimodal interaction through the Live API.
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Eleven v3
Expressive voiceovers, character dialogue and narration with audio tags to guide delivery.
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Video Generation AI
Current video generation and editing models for short clips with audio, conversational revisions, multimodal references, and API workflows.
Gemini Omni 1.1 Flash
Iterate on short videos with natural-language instructions and conversational editing.
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Veo 3.1
Short videos with synchronized audio and creative control; choose Standard, Fast or Lite for the production task.
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Seedance 2.5
Joint audio-video generation up to 30 seconds, with reference control, extension and targeted editing.
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What This Guide Helps You Verify
Shortlist by workload, then confirm the current API contract and price before integrating
Current Model IDs
Separates product names from callable API IDs
claude-fable-5-1gpt-6-astragemini-3.8-flashPricing Boundaries
Shows public API rates or the official pricing route
Availability Stage
Distinguishes GA, preview, and limited access
Workload Fit
Compares text, image, voice, and video jobs