Content updated: 2026-10-09
Best AI for Science
Selection framework
This guide places Claude, Gemini, ChatGPT in one task-selection framework. It provides decision criteria and a trial method—not an absolute ranking outside a specific task context.
What to evaluate
- Test Claude, Gemini, ChatGPT on a real task that matches your use case—not brand familiarity alone.
- Check that the output is verifiable, editable, and appropriate for your privacy or compliance needs.
- Compare the current plan, sign-in flow, and collaboration fit before adopting a tool.
Validate the same task with ModelAny
Send one prompt for a real task that matches your use case to Claude, Gemini, ChatGPT (and any other services you select), then compare factual accuracy, actionability, and how much editing each result needs. ModelAny only opens and fills the selected services; each provider remains responsible for its answers, plans, and data terms.
- Write down success criteria such as verifiability, editing time, and privacy requirements.
- Compare available models with the same input so prompt differences do not distort the result.
- Record the output, human edits, and failures before choosing a long-term workflow.
What public benchmarks show
Below are results only from public benchmark categories where every model on this page appears together. Scores from different sources cannot be added up, and they do not prove one model is best overall.
Results below prefer public benchmark categories relevant to this page’s focus. Unrelated categories are omitted.
ChatGPT
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shared tests with the higher score
Shared tests
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scores stay in their own units
LiveBench · data analysis
LiveBench scores models on regularly refreshed objective tasks. Higher category scores mean better measured performance on that task type—not a universal ranking.
| Product | Exact model version | Rank | Score | Metric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT | gpt-6-astra-max | 1 | 82.97 points | Category score (points) |
| Claude | claude-fable-5-max-effort | 6 | 80.54 points | Category score (points) |
| Gemini | gemini-3.1-pro-preview-high | 23 | 78.54 points | Category score (points) |
LiveBench · reasoning
LiveBench scores models on regularly refreshed objective tasks. Higher category scores mean better measured performance on that task type—not a universal ranking.
| Product | Exact model version | Rank | Score | Metric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT | gpt-6-astra-max | 1 | 92.65 points | Category score (points) |
| Claude | claude-opus-5-5-max-effort | 3 | 92.15 points | Category score (points) |
| Gemini | gemini-3.8-flash-high | 18 | 89.29 points | Category score (points) |
Official sources and verification date
The links below are official sources for product identity and plan information, last checked 2026-09-28. Pricing, model availability, quotas, and regional access can change; confirm on the provider site before purchasing or deploying.
- Anthropic plans and pricing - 2026-09-28
- Google Gemini plans - 2026-09-28
- OpenAI ChatGPT plans and pricing - 2026-09-28
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Frequently asked questions
Does this page publish an absolute ranking?
No. We compare models only where they share the same public test conditions, and we link to the original sources so you can verify. We don't publish a “best overall” list outside a stated context.
Are pricing and plan details definitive?
This page links to official sources and verification dates. Confirm the price and terms shown for your region on the provider site before purchasing or deploying.
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