Best AI models for academia and research
The best and most popular AI models for academia and research: writing and editing papers, summarizing sources, teaching and solving exercises. Ranked by how widely each model is used for this work; DeepSeek: DeepSeek V4.1 Flash currently leads the 18 models below. Every one is available through one OpenAI-compatible API on Hormouz AI, paid in rial.
- 1DeepSeek: DeepSeek V4.1 FlashDeepSeek · text, imagePopularity rank: #1
- 2OpenAI: GPT-6 LunaOpenAI · text, imagePopularity rank: #2
- 3Z.ai: GLM 5.3 FlashZ.ai · text, image, videoPopularity rank: #3
- 4OpenAI: GPT-6.1 SolOpenAI · text, imagePopularity rank: #4
- 5OpenAI: GPT-5.6 LunaOpenAI · text, imagePopularity rank: #5
- 6OpenAI: GPT-5.4 NanoOpenAI · text, imagePopularity rank: #6
- 7DeepSeek: DeepSeek V4 Flash 0423DeepSeek · textPopularity rank: #7
- 8Google: Gemini 3.1 Pro PreviewGoogle · text, audio, image, videoPopularity rank: #8
- 9DeepSeek: DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731DeepSeek · textPopularity rank: #9
- 10Google: Gemini 3.8 FlashGoogle · text, image, video, audioPopularity rank: #10
- 11DeepSeek: DeepSeek V4 Pro 0813DeepSeek · textPopularity rank: #11
- 12Z.ai: GLM 5.2Z.ai · textPopularity rank: #12
- 13Tencent: Hy4 previewTencent · textPopularity rank: #13
- 14Google: Gemini 3.1 Flash LiteGoogle · text, image, video, audioPopularity rank: #14
- 15Anthropic: Claude Haiku 5.5Anthropic · text, imagePopularity rank: #15
- 16OpenAI: GPT-5.6 SolOpenAI · text, imagePopularity rank: #16
- 17Qwen: Qwen3.7 FlashQwen · text, image, videoPopularity rank: #17
- 18Xiaomi: MiMo-V2.6-FlashXiaomi · text, image, video, audioPopularity rank: #18
FAQ
- What is the best AI for academia and research?
- By how widely models are used for academia and research, DeepSeek: DeepSeek V4.1 Flash currently ranks first among the 18 models listed here. All of them are reachable through one OpenAI-compatible API on Hormouz AI.
- How are these models ranked?
- By global usage for academia and research: the rank shows how popular each model is for this kind of work. For raw capability, compare benchmark scores on each model page.
- Which AI is best for writing papers?
- Try two or three of the top models on your own examples: on Hormouz you switch models by changing one word in the request, with the same key and balance.
- Can I use these models from Iran?
- Yes. Hormouz AI works inside Iran without a VPN or a foreign card; you pay in rial and use one key for every model.
Updated 2026-10-13