tokevenBest AI models for classification
20 models ranked by quality score, sorted by rank with pricing and best-value picks.
Verdict
For classification, use GPT 5.4 for quality or GPT 5.6 Luna for cost. The quality gap between #1 and #2 is -1 points.
Rankings
Classification model rankings
FAQ
What is the best AI model for classification?
GPT 5.4 ranks #1 for classification with a confidence score of 88/100.
What is the cheapest good model for classification?
GPT 5.6 Luna is the best value for classification at $0.20/$1.20 per million tokens with a confidence of 91/100.
Confidence scores are a third-party benchmark snapshot from week 29 of 2026. This snapshot is 8 weeks old, so treat the scores as directional and validate against your own evals.
Price classification on the top models
Per-call cost for the highest-ranked models on this task.
GPT 5.4 cost calculator
88/100 · $2.50 / $15.00 per MTok
GPT 5.6 Terra cost calculator
89/100 · $2.00 / $12.00 per MTok
GPT 5.6 Luna cost calculator
91/100 · $0.20 / $1.20 per MTok
Gemini 3.5 Flash cost calculator
92/100 · $1.50 / $9.00 per MTok
Claude Haiku 4.5 cost calculator
90/100 · $1.00 / $5.00 per MTok
Claude Sonnet 5 cost calculator
86/100 · $2.00 / $10.00 per MTok
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