How do I choose the right model?

Q: How do I choose the right model?

Choose a model based on the job you need to do. crowSync helps by showing each model's capabilities, supported tools, and pricing in the model catalog so you can match tasks like document analysis, web search, reasoning, or fast chat to the right model.

With so many world-class AIs available in crowSync, picking the right one depends entirely on what you want to achieve. Different models are trained with different strengths and technical capabilities.

For example, if you want to upload a PDF of your medical test results for analysis, you need to select a model that explicitly supports document reading. If you need up-to-date information on current events, you need a model equipped with Web Search.

Using the Model Catalog

To help you make the best choice, crowSync features a comprehensive Model Catalog. You can access it directly from your chat interface to explore the entire ecosystem of available AIs.

Here is how to read the catalog and find a model's capabilities:

Open the Catalog: Click the "Models" or "Catalog" button in your workspace to view all available models (such as those from Gemini, DeepSeek, or Grok).
View Details: Click on any specific model card to open its detailed profile.
Check Capabilities: Look for the "Capabilities" or "Tools" section. This will clearly list what the model can do, such as Vision (reading images), Document Input (reading PDFs and files), Web Search, or Code Interpreter.
Compare Costs: The catalog also displays the pricing for each model, allowing you to balance the capabilities you need with cost-efficiency.

Smart Interface Adaptation

You don't have to memorize every model's capabilities—crowSync's interface adapts automatically to your choices. If you select a single model that doesn't support a specific feature (like file uploads or web search), those tools will be automatically disabled and hidden from your view to keep your workspace clutter-free.

If you are using parallel multi-model chat and use a tool (like uploading a document), but one of your selected models doesn't support it, you can still send the prompt! The capable models will analyze your file, while the unsupported model will simply return a helpful message letting you know it couldn't process that specific attachment.

Pro Tip: If you are ever unsure which model is best, take advantage of crowSync's simultaneous multi-model chat! Select up to three different models with varying capabilities and let them tackle your prompt side-by-side.