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Model Selection Guide

Choose the right AI model for your task. Compare speed, quality, and use cases across FiveForge AI and Open Models.

1 min readAIUpdated 2026

Choosing the Right Model

Different tasks benefit from different models. Use this quick reference to pick the best model for your needs.

Quick Reference

TaskRecommended Model
Simple questionsFiveForge Flash
General codingFiveForge Code
Complex tasksFiveForge Ultra
DebuggingFiveForge Ultra or Reason
Quick iterationFiveForge Flash

Provider Picker

The provider pill in the chat input shows the currently selected provider (FiveForge AI or Open Models). Click it to switch between providers.

Model Picker

After selecting a provider, use the model picker to choose a specific model within that provider.

Best Practices

  • Start with the recommended model for your task type.
  • Switch to a faster model like Flash for follow-up questions and quick edits.
  • Use Ultra or Reason when you need deep analysis or complex reasoning.

Related Documentation

FiveForge AI

FiveForge AI is the default provider. Use FiveForge Ultra, Flash, Reason, Code, and Turbo — no API key required.

Open Models

Open Models gives you access to community and open-source AI models directly in FiveForge. No API key required.

AI Providers

Learn about FiveForge AI and Open Models — the two built-in providers. No API keys or configuration needed.

Switching Models & Providers

How to switch between AI models and providers in FiveForge Desktop. Provider picker, model picker, and automatic fallback.