Choosing an LLM in 2026: The Practical Comparison Table (Specs, Cost, Latency, Compatibility)

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Compare top LLMs by context, cost, latency and tool support—plus a simple decision checklist to match “model + prompt + scenario”.
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Compare top LLMs by context, cost, latency and tool support—plus a simple decision checklist to match “model + prompt + scenario”.