How to Choose the Right AI Model for Your Project

The Model Selection Framework

Ask yourself three questions:

1. Is this a draft or a final output? — Use cheap models for iteration, premium for finals.
2. What matters most — speed, cost, or quality?
3. Does the model support my required input type? (text-only vs image+text)

Quick Model Reference

For Images

• Fastest draft → Flux Schnell (40 cr)
• Best open-source → Flux Dev (80 cr)
• Best typography → GPT Image 2 (250 cr)
• Best design quality → Recraft V4 Pro (200 cr)

For Videos

• Cheapest iteration → Wan 2.5 (300 cr)
• Best value → Kling 2.5 Turbo Pro (1,200 cr)
• Best overall → Veo 3.1 or Kling 3.0 Pro (2,500 cr)