Which AI provider should I use?

Choosing the Right AI Provider

Selecting the right AI provider depends on several key factors, including the types of models available, cost, and the number of requests you can make. Picking the right one is important to get the best value and performance for your needs.

Getting Started

If you're new and want to try AI, we suggest starting with Groq's free plan. It's a great way to test things out without any cost. Learn More

For more guidance on picking the best AI model for your needs, check out our article here.

Comparison of AI Providers & How to Connect

Here's a quick look at some popular AI providers:

1. Groq 

   • Cost: Free plan available (Developer plan in beta).  Detailed information is available on their Billing Page. 
   • Request Limit: 30 requests per minute for free users
   • Models Available: A range of open-source models (Llama, Mixtral, Gemma, and many others)
   • Why Choose Groq: Ideal if you want a free plan, are new to AI and are interested in open-source models.
   • Learn more about connecting Groq to AiAssistWorks

2. OpenRouter 

   • Cost: Depends on usage; $2 credit can be enough for basic use. OpenRouter's pricing depends on the specific AI model you choose. For the latest pricing details, see the OpenRouter Models Page.
   • Request Limit: Flexible, based on your remaining credits
   • Models Available: Access to all models from OpenAI GPT, Gemini, Claude, and many other open-source models.
   • Why Choose OpenRouter: Best if you want access to a wide variety of models and flexible request limits.
   • Learn more about connecting OpenRouter to AiAssistWorks

3. Gemini 

   • Cost: Pay-as-you-go. Google's Gemini AI pricing is structured around the number of tokens processed. Visit the Google Gemini Pricing Page for more information.
   • Request Limit: Up to 360+ requests per minute
   • Models Available: Gemini-1.0-pro, Gemini-1.5-pro
   • Why Choose Gemini: This simple pay-as-you-go option is great for straightforward usage.
   • Learn more about connecting Gemini to AiAssistWorks

4. OpenAI 

   • Cost: OpenAI's pricing is based on the model and the number of tokens used. For detailed pricing, visit the OpenAI Pricing Page.
     $5 credit top-up to start. 
   • Request Limit: Up to 500 requests per minute
   • Models Available: GPT-4, GPT-4 Turbo, GPT-3.5 Turbo, and more
   • Why Choose OpenAI: Great if you're looking for GPT models with a high limit and good quality output.
   • Learn more about connecting OpenAI to AiAssistWorks

5. Claude 

   • Cost: Starts at $5 credit top-up, recommended $40 for higher usage. Anthropic offers pricing based on API usage. For more details, visit their Pricing Page.
   • Request Limit: Up to 1000 requests per minute with the recommended tier
   • Models Available: Advanced models like Claude-3-opus and Claude-3-sonnet
   • Why Choose Claude: Best if you need access to Claude models.
   • Learn more about connecting Claude to AiAssistWorks

Which One Should You Choose?

• Groq: Free plan available. It is ideal for those who need open-source models once their paid plan becomes available.
• OpenAI: Perfect if you're familiar with ChatGPT and like using GPT models.
• OpenRouter: Great for testing many different AI models.
• Direct Providers (OpenAI, Claude, Gemini): Recommended for faster and more reliable performance.

Conclusion

The best AI provider for you depends on what you need:

• Groq: A free plan is available while still in beta, but it is great for open-source models.
• OpenAI: Great models with high request limits.
• Claude: Access to Claude models.
• Gemini: Simple and straightforward pay-as-you-go.
• OpenRouter: Wide model availability, including GPT, Gemini, Claude, and many more open-source models, with flexible limits.

Think about what models you need, how much you want to spend, and how many requests you'll make to choose the best provider for your projects.