The 5 AI Models You Need to Know About in 2025

Let's cut through the noise. There are dozens of AI models out there, but only five really matter for most businesses today. Whether you're automating customer support, creating content, or building the next big thing, you'll probably use one of these.

ChatGPT (OpenAI)

The one that started it all. ChatGPT is like the Swiss Army knife of AI — it does everything pretty well. Need to write emails, code, or brainstorm ideas? ChatGPT's got you covered. It's the most mature platform with the biggest ecosystem, which means more tools, integrations, and community support. If you're just starting with AI, this is your safest bet.

Claude (Anthropic)

Think of Claude as the thoughtful, careful one. It excels at understanding context and nuance, making it perfect for tasks that need precision — legal documents, medical content, or anything where getting it exactly right matters. Claude can also handle massive documents (up to 200,000 tokens), so if you're working with lengthy reports or codebases, this is your go-to.

Gemini (Google)

Google's Gemini brings something unique to the table: it can process almost anything. Text, images, video, audio — Gemini handles them all natively. Plus, it offers the largest context windows in the industry (up to 2 million tokens). If you're already using Google Workspace or need to analyze multimedia content, Gemini fits right in.

Perplexity

Here's where things get interesting. Perplexity isn't just an AI model — it's an AI that searches the web in real-time. Ask it about current events, market trends, or anything that changes daily, and it'll find the latest information and cite its sources. Perfect for research, fact-checking, or any task where you need current data, not just what the AI learned during training.

DeepSeek

The newcomer that's shaking things up. DeepSeek offers performance that rivals the big players but at a fraction of the cost — we're talking 80-90% cheaper. If you're processing high volumes or working on technical tasks like coding or mathematics, DeepSeek gives you enterprise-grade AI without the enterprise price tag.

Which One Should You Use?

Here's the thing: you don't have to choose just one. Different models excel at different tasks. ChatGPT might be perfect for your content creation, while DeepSeek handles your code reviews, and Perplexity does your market research.

That's why we built an interactive dashboard that lets you explore and compare all these models. You can see their strengths, and ideal use cases all in one place. No more guessing which model to use.

The AI landscape changes fast, but understanding these five platforms gives you the foundation to make smart choices. Whether you're building a chatbot, automating workflows, or creating the next big thing, one of these models will get you there.

And remember — the best AI model is the one that solves your specific problem. Our dashboard helps you figure out exactly which one that is.