Best LLM for Reasoning
6 models ranked for reasoning tasks. Sorted by benchmark quality score, with price as a secondary factor.
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Why We Picked These Models
o3 is OpenAI's most capable reasoning model, achieving state-of-the-art scores on ARC-AGI and math benchmarks. Highest reasoning benchmark scores of any model.
DeepSeek R1 is an open-source reasoning model that matches OpenAI o1 on math and coding benchmarks at roughly 1/20th the price. o1-level reasoning at 20x lower cost than OpenAI o1.
o1 is OpenAI's reasoning model that uses extended chain-of-thought to solve hard problems. Best-in-class reasoning on complex problems.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best LLM for reasoning?
o3 by OpenAI is rated as the best model for reasoning with an ELO score of 1380. Highest reasoning benchmark scores of any model.
What is the cheapest LLM for reasoning?
DeepSeek V3 is the most affordable option for reasoning at $0.27/1M per 1M input tokens.
Is there a free LLM for reasoning?
No completely free models are listed for reasoning, but DeepSeek V3 start at very low prices.