We Ranked Every AI Model (Don't Get Mad)

Ranking the latest AI models from S tier to F tier. We break down when to use each one and which ones to avoid for your workflow. 🤝 Thank You to Our Sponsors! GitKraken: Stop fighting Git and spend more time building. Get visual Git workflows, PR management, and tools built for modern AI-powered development. Check out exclusive offers at https://www.gitkraken.com/programmingpodLevel Up Financial Planning: Take your financial confidence to the next level with certified financial planner Lucas Casares, specializing in early and mid-career tech professionals. Get a complimentary meeting at https://www.levelupfinancialplanning.com/ 🔗 Resources & Links MentionedThe Developer's Guide to AI: Grab the newly released book by Danny Thompson from here! http://developersguide.ai/ Stay in Touch:📧 Have ideas or questions for the show? Or are you a business that wants to talk business?Email us at dannyandleonspodcast@gmail.com!Danny Thompsonhttps://x.com/DThompsonDevhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/DThompsonDevwww.DThompsonDev.comLeon Noelhttps://x.com/leonnoelhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/leonnoel/https://100devs.org/📧 Have ideas or questions for the show? Or are you a business that wants to talk business?Email us at dannyandleonspodcast@gmail.com! Danny and I put popular tools to the test to see what actually holds up under pressure. We go through our own specific AI model ranking, debating the merits of each based on real-world application rather than just marketing hype. Since we did not compare notes beforehand, you get our honest, unfiltered thoughts on which systems are worth your time and which ones are currently failing to deliver. This LLM comparison covers the nuance of daily usage, helping you decide where to invest your focus. We also discuss how to optimize your AI usage to stay efficient without getting distracted by every new release. Whether you are a developer looking for better productivity or just trying to navigate the crowded landscape of tech tools, this breakdown gives you the straight answers you need to make better decisions. Subscribe for weekly software breakdowns, and let us know in the comments which model you think deserves the top spot.