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PDF processing, invoice extraction, form understanding. Ranked by quality, cost, and real-world performance.
9 models compared · Data powered by Artificial Analysis
Ranked comparison of 9 AI models for document analysis tasks. Claude Fable 5 leads on quality (score 60), while Gemini 3.5 Flash provides the most affordable entry point.
Document analysis requires models that can process PDFs, invoices, forms, and multi-page documents. The ideal model combines vision (for scanned documents) with strong text understanding (for structured data extraction).
Large context windows are critical for document work. Multi-page PDFs can easily consume 50K+ tokens. Models with 200K+ context windows handle full documents without chunking.
For invoice processing and form extraction, models with structured output capabilities (JSON mode) produce more reliable, parseable results. Gemini and GPT models typically lead in document understanding benchmarks.
| # | Model | Tier | Quality | Price (In/Out) | Est. Cost (100/mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Claude Fable 5 Anthropic | Frontier | 60 | $10.00 / $50.00 | $26.00 |
| 2 | Claude Opus 4.8 Anthropic | Frontier | 56 | $5.00 / $25.00 | $13.00 |
| 3 | GPT-5.6 Sol OpenAI | Frontier | 55 | $5.00 / $30.00 | $15.00 |
| 4 | GPT-5.5 OpenAI | Premium | 55 | $5.00 / $30.00 | $15.00 |
| 5 | Claude Opus 4.7 Anthropic | Premium | 54 | $5.00 / $25.00 | $13.00 |
| 6 | Gemini 3.5 Flash Google | Budget | 50 | $1.50 / $9.00 | $4.50 |
| 7 | Gemini 3.1 Pro Google | Frontier | 47 | $2.50 / $15.00 | $7.50 |
| 8 | Gemini 3 Flash Google | Budget | 46 | $0.07 / $0.30 | $0.16 |
| 9 | Gemini 3 Pro Google | Premium | 40 | $2.00 / $12.00 | $6.00 |
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