2026 AI Model GuideText • Image • Voice • Video
Compare leading AI models as of August 2026. Check model IDs, pricing boundaries, and best-fit workloads for Claude Fable 5, GPT-5.6 Sol, Gemini 3.6 Flash, and more.
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
Anthropic's most capable widely available model for demanding reasoning, long-horizon agents, and complex professional work.
Key Features
Pricing
$10/M input + $50/M output
Updated
2026-07
OpenAI GPT-5.6 Sol
The flagship GPT-5.6 model for complex professional work, coding, computer use, and long-running agent workflows.
Key Features
Pricing
$5/M input + $30/M output
Updated
2026-07
Google Gemini 3.6 Flash
Google's latest stable Flash model for agentic and multimodal work, balancing speed, capability, and token efficiency.
Key Features
Pricing
$1.50/M input + $7.50/M output
Updated
2026-07
Image Generation AI
Current image generation and editing models for complex instructions, typography, multi-reference work, and production asset workflows.
GPT Image 2
OpenAI's state-of-the-art image generation and editing model, based on the gpt-image-2-2026-04-21 snapshot, with fast high-quality output, flexible sizes, and high-fidelity inputs.
Key Features
Pricing
OpenAI image API pricing
Updated
2026-04
FLUX.2 Pro
Black Forest Labs' production image model for fast generation and editing workflows with multiple reference images.
Key Features
Pricing
From $0.03/image
Updated
2026-04
Gemini 3 Pro Image
Google's current image model for complex generation and multi-turn editing, with stronger reasoning over visual instructions and text fidelity.
Key Features
Pricing
~$0.13/image (1-2K)
Updated
2026-05
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
OpenAI's reasoning realtime voice model, with improved noise, silence, and interruption handling for complex voice agents.
Key Features
Pricing
$32/M audio input + $64/M output
Updated
2026-07
Gemini 3.1 Flash Live
Gemini Live's low-latency audio-to-audio model with acoustic nuance, numeric precision, multimodal awareness, and tool calling.
Key Features
Pricing
$3/M audio input + $12/M output
Updated
2026-07
Eleven v3
ElevenLabs' current flagship TTS model, optimized for expressive prompting, emotional control, and more natural conversational delivery.
Key Features
Pricing
From $5/mo (30K chars)
Updated
2026-02
Video Generation AI
Current video generation and editing models for short clips with audio, conversational revisions, multimodal references, and API workflows.
Gemini Omni Flash
Google's recommended default for fast video generation and conversational editing, with multi-turn refinement for short clips.
Key Features
Pricing
Gemini API preview pricing
Updated
2026-06
OpenAI Sora 2
OpenAI's video+audio model with API access. 720p-1792p resolution, synchronized dialogues, Cameos feature to insert yourself into scenes
Key Features
Pricing
$0.10/sec (720p) API
Updated
2026-02
Seedance 2.0
ByteDance Seed's latest video model with joint audio-video generation, multimodal references, and director-level control over camera, lighting, and performance.
Key Features
Pricing
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Updated
2026-03
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Current Model IDs
Separates product names from callable API IDs
Pricing 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
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