The best AI for fast answers
Which model to use for fast answers, why, and how to try it without paying for three separate subscriptions.
Model data updated: 2026-10-04
Top pick: Groq
Specialised hardware makes the first words appear almost immediately.
Open models served on Groq hardware — the fastest first-token latency available in Blend.
- Extremely fast first response
- Low cost for high volume
- Open models you can self-host elsewhere
| Representative model | Provider | Context | Input | Output |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPT-OSS 120B | Groq | 131K | $0.15 | $0.60 |
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
Gemini
Strong price-to-performance with fast responses and generous free access — the model behind Blend’s free trial.
ChatGPT
The most widely used general-purpose assistant, with the broadest ecosystem of tools and integrations.
Try this question
Quick — what is the difference between these two words?
In Blend you do not have to choose manually — Auto sends this kind of question to the model above.
Groq models you can use in Blend
| Model | Context | Input | Output | Images |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPT-OSS 120B | 131K | $0.15 | $0.60 | — |
| Qwen 3.6 27B | 131K | $0.60 | $3 | — |
| GPT-OSS 20B | 131K | $0.07 | $0.30 | — |
Blend currently exposes 3 Groq models with published pricing or context figures.
Tasks where Groq is the first pick
Frequently asked
The best AI for fast answers
Groq (Groq). Specialised hardware makes the first words appear almost immediately. In Blend you do not have to choose manually — Auto sends this kind of question to the model above.
Try this question
Quick — what is the difference between these two words?
Can I ask Groq and Gemini the same question at once?
Yes. Blend sends one question to both and puts the answers side by side, and a second model can fact-check the first. There is a free daily tier with no signup.
Blend — one question, multiple AIs, better answers
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