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Reasoning Models
The best models for multi-step reasoning, math, and chain-of-thought problem solving.
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Top Reasoning models
| Model | Pricing |
|---|---|
| DeepSeek R1 DeepSeek | $0.55/1M input |
| Grok 4.3 xAI | $1.25/1M input |
| o4 Mini OpenAI | $1.10/1M input |
How these models were selected
The shortlist emphasizes models positioned and measured for multi-step math, planning, and deliberate problem solving rather than conversational fluency alone.
When to use a different shortlist
Reasoning modes often consume more output tokens and time. For extraction, classification, or simple chat, that extra inference can add cost without improving the result.
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