The best AI for coding
Which model to use for coding, why, and how to try it without paying for three separate subscriptions.
Model data updated: 2026-10-04
Top pick: Claude
Long files fit in one pass and the step-by-step reasoning catches subtle logic errors.
Favoured for long documents, careful reasoning and natural writing, with very large context windows.
- Handles very long documents in one pass
- Natural, low-cliché writing style
- Careful step-by-step reasoning and coding
| Representative model | Provider | Context | Input | Output |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Opus 5 | Anthropic | 128K | $15 | $75 |
per 1M tokens. Prices are the providers’ list prices in USD per million tokens and can change at any time. Use them for comparison, not billing.
Also good
ChatGPT
The most widely used general-purpose assistant, with the broadest ecosystem of tools and integrations.
DeepSeek
An open-weight family known for strong reasoning and coding at a very low price point.
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Claude models you can use in Blend
| Model | Context | Input | Output | Images |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Opus 5 | 128K | $15 | $75 | Yes |
| Claude Sonnet 5 | 128K | $3 | $15 | Yes |
| Claude Fable 5 | 128K | $3 | $15 | Yes |
| Claude Haiku 4.5 | 200K | $0.80 | $4 | Yes |
Blend currently exposes 4 Claude models with published pricing or context figures.
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The best AI for coding
Claude (Anthropic). Long files fit in one pass and the step-by-step reasoning catches subtle logic errors. In Blend you do not have to choose manually — Auto sends this kind of question to the model above.
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Can I ask Claude and ChatGPT the same question at once?
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