AI model decision index

Composite AI Model Rankings. API Prices. Local LLM Match.

Start with the decision you need to make. AI Jupyter connects ranking evidence, official API prices, local hardware fit, and provider changes into practical model shortlists.

Evidence engine

Not a generic AI list. A model-selection evidence map.

AI Jupyter is built around decisions a builder actually has to make: which model to test, what the API bill might become, whether a local setup will feel usable, and which provider changes deserve a fresh comparison.

Official rows

Pricing pages use provider-owned pricing sources, then separate input, output, cache, batch, image, video, and audio billing units.

Public benchmark mix

Ranking pages blend task-specific public leaderboard signals and show source coverage instead of treating missing rows as zero.

Hardware constraints

Local model pages start from RAM, VRAM, quantization, runtime, and real comfort limits before recommending a model.

Official-source radar

AI Radar checks provider-owned changelogs, docs, blogs, pricing pages, and model pages, then summarizes only decision-relevant changes.

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Rankings by use case

Best AI for Coding

Best AI for Coding

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Claude Fable 5

1Claude logo

Claude Fable 5

Anthropic

99.9

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2Claude logo

Claude Opus 4.8

Anthropic

92.7

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3Claude logo

Claude Opus 4.7 Thinking

Anthropic

89.9

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4Claude logo

Claude Opus 4.8 Thinking

Anthropic

89.9

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5Claude logo

Claude Opus 4.7

Anthropic

89.9

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Best AI for Writing

Best AI for Writing

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Claude Fable 5

1Claude logo

Claude Fable 5

Anthropic

97.4

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2Gemini logo

Gemini 3 Pro

Google

97.1

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3Claude logo

Claude Opus 4.7 Thinking

Anthropic

96.7

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4Claude logo

Claude Opus 4.6 Thinking

Anthropic

96.2

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5Claude logo

Claude Opus 4.7

Anthropic

96.1

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Best AI for Math

Best AI for Math

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Claude Fable 5

1Claude logo

Claude Fable 5

Anthropic

95.9

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2Gemini logo

Gemini 3.5 Flash

Google

91.2

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3Claude logo

Claude Opus 4.6 Thinking

Anthropic

91.2

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4OpenAI logo

GPT-5.4 High

OpenAI

90.5

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5Claude logo

Claude Opus 4.6

Anthropic

90.5

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Best AI for Image Generation

Best AI for Image Generation

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GPT Image 2

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GPT Image 2

OpenAI

100

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2Gemini logo

Nano Banana 2 / Gemini 3.1 Flash Image Preview

Google

92.4

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3OpenAI logo

GPT Image 1.5 High Fidelity

OpenAI

92.3

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4HiDream logo

HiDream-O1-Image-1.5

HiDream

91.3

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5Reve logo

Reve 2.0

Reve

90.2

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Best AI for Writing Essays

Best AI for Writing Essays

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Claude Fable 5

1Claude logo

Claude Fable 5

Anthropic

96.1

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2Gemini logo

Gemini 3 Pro

Google

95.9

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3Claude logo

Claude Opus 4.6 Thinking

Anthropic

95.3

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4Claude logo

Claude Opus 4.7 Thinking

Anthropic

94.9

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5Claude logo

Claude Opus 4.7

Anthropic

94.3

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Official API costs

API price explorer

Categories

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Hardware match

Local LLM match

Hardware guides

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8 GB RAM laptop

Best Local LLMs for 8GB RAM in 2026: Ollama, LM Studio, and Model Picks

Practical local LLM picks for 8GB laptops and CPU-only machines.

8 GB RAMNo GPU

16 GB RAM machine

Best Local LLMs for 16GB RAM in 2026: Ollama and LM Studio Picks

Balanced local LLMs for 16 GB laptops and MacBooks.

16 GB RAMNo GPU

32 GB RAM desktop

Best Local LLMs for 32GB RAM in 2026: 7B, 8B, and 14B Picks

Stronger local LLMs for 32 GB RAM systems.

32 GB RAMNo GPU

RTX 5090 workstation

Best Local LLMs for RTX 5090 in 2026: 32 GB VRAM Picks

Top-end single-GPU local LLM picks for 32 GB VRAM RTX 5090 builds.

64 GB RAM32 GB VRAM

RTX 5080 workstation

Best Local LLMs for RTX 5080 in 2026: 16 GB VRAM Picks

Practical local LLM picks for 16 GB VRAM RTX 5080 systems.

64 GB RAM16 GB VRAM

RTX 5070 Ti workstation

Best Local LLMs for RTX 5070 Ti in 2026: 16 GB VRAM Picks

Balanced 16 GB VRAM local LLM picks for RTX 5070 Ti machines.

64 GB RAM16 GB VRAM

RTX 5070 workstation

Best Local LLMs for RTX 5070 in 2026: 12 GB VRAM Picks

12 GB VRAM local LLM picks for RTX 5070 desktop builds.

32 GB RAM12 GB VRAM

RTX 5060 Ti 16GB workstation

Best Local LLMs for RTX 5060 Ti 16GB in 2026: 16 GB VRAM Picks

16 GB VRAM local LLM picks for RTX 5060 Ti 16GB systems.

32 GB RAM16 GB VRAM

RTX 5060 Ti 8GB workstation

Best Local LLMs for RTX 5060 Ti 8GB in 2026: 8 GB VRAM Picks

8 GB VRAM local LLM picks for RTX 5060 Ti 8GB systems.

32 GB RAM8 GB VRAM

RTX 5060 workstation

Best Local LLMs for RTX 5060 in 2026: 8 GB VRAM Picks

8 GB VRAM local LLM picks for RTX 5060 systems.

32 GB RAM8 GB VRAM

RTX 4090 workstation

Best Local LLMs for RTX 4090 in 2026: 24GB VRAM Picks

High-performance local LLMs for 24 GB VRAM RTX 4090 builds.

64 GB RAM24 GB VRAM

RTX 4080 workstation

Best Local LLMs for RTX 4080 in 2026: 16 GB VRAM Picks

16 GB VRAM local LLM picks for RTX 4080 and RTX 4080 Super systems.

64 GB RAM16 GB VRAM

RTX 4070 Ti Super workstation

Best Local LLMs for RTX 4070 Ti Super in 2026: 16 GB VRAM Picks

16 GB VRAM local LLM picks for RTX 4070 Ti Super desktops.

64 GB RAM16 GB VRAM

RTX 4070 Ti workstation

Best Local LLMs for RTX 4070 Ti in 2026: 12 GB VRAM Picks

12 GB VRAM local LLM picks for RTX 4070 Ti builds.

32 GB RAM12 GB VRAM

RTX 4070 workstation

Best Local LLMs for RTX 4070 in 2026: 12 GB VRAM Picks

12 GB VRAM local LLM picks for RTX 4070 and RTX 4070 Super systems.

32 GB RAM12 GB VRAM

RTX 4060 Ti 16GB workstation

Best Local LLMs for RTX 4060 Ti 16GB in 2026: 16 GB VRAM Picks

16 GB VRAM local LLM picks for RTX 4060 Ti 16GB systems.

32 GB RAM16 GB VRAM

RTX 4060 Ti 8GB workstation

Best Local LLMs for RTX 4060 Ti 8GB in 2026: 8 GB VRAM Picks

8 GB VRAM local LLM picks for RTX 4060 Ti 8GB systems.

32 GB RAM8 GB VRAM

RTX 4060 workstation

Best Local LLMs for RTX 4060 in 2026: 8 GB VRAM Picks

8 GB VRAM local LLM picks for RTX 4060 systems.

32 GB RAM8 GB VRAM

RTX 3090 workstation

Best Local LLMs for RTX 3090 in 2026: 24 GB VRAM Picks

24 GB VRAM local LLM picks for RTX 3090 workstations.

64 GB RAM24 GB VRAM

RTX 3080 workstation

Best Local LLMs for RTX 3080 in 2026: 10 GB VRAM Picks

10 GB VRAM local LLM picks for RTX 3080 systems.

32 GB RAM10 GB VRAM

RTX 3070 workstation

Best Local LLMs for RTX 3070 in 2026: 8 GB VRAM Picks

8 GB VRAM local LLM picks for RTX 3070 systems.

32 GB RAM8 GB VRAM

RTX 3060 Ti workstation

Best Local LLMs for RTX 3060 Ti in 2026: 8 GB VRAM Picks

8 GB VRAM local LLM picks for RTX 3060 Ti systems.

32 GB RAM8 GB VRAM

RTX 3060 workstation

Best Local LLMs for RTX 3060 in 2026: 12 GB VRAM Picks

12 GB VRAM local LLM picks for RTX 3060 systems.

32 GB RAM12 GB VRAM

Apple Silicon MacBook

Best Local LLMs for MacBook in 2026: Apple Silicon Picks

MacBook-friendly local LLMs for Apple Silicon unified memory.

16 GB RAMNo GPU
Last updated/Rankings by use case Jun 23, 2026/API prices Jun 23, 2026/Local LLM Jun 23, 2026

What changed

The homepage now works as a model-decision entry point, not a single tool page.

The core paths are AI Rankings, API Prices, Local Models, LLM Tests, and AI Radar. Each path links into methodology, official sources, real-world tests, or pricing data.

Review methodology

Research paths

Compare AI models, AI API pricing, and local LLM hardware fit

Local LLM hardware guides

FAQ

AI Jupyter FAQ

What is AI Jupyter?

AI Jupyter is a model-decision site for comparing AI rankings, official API prices, local LLM hardware fit, and official provider changes.

How is this different from a normal AI news site?

The homepage points to auditable rankings, pricing calculators, hands-on local tests, and official-source radar items instead of a generic news feed.

When should I use API Prices?

Use API Prices when you need production cost estimates that include retries, cache hits, batch jobs, long prompts, and output-token-heavy workloads.

When should I use Local Models?

Use Local Models when you want to run a model on your own machine, then narrow the choice by 8GB RAM, 16GB RAM, RTX 4090, MacBook, or real-world tests.