AI Providers Comparison
Choose the right AI provider for your needs.
Provider Comparison
| Aspect | OpenAI (GPT-4) | Anthropic (Claude) | Google (Gemini) | Local (Ollama) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accuracy | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Speed | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Cost | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Free) |
| Image Analysis | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Document Analysis | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Multilingual | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Privacy | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Best For | Photos, general use | Long documents | Fast processing | Offline, privacy |
Choosing a Provider
For Photos
Recommended: OpenAI GPT-4 Vision
Best at identifying scenes, objects, and locations in images.
For Documents
Recommended: Anthropic Claude
Excellent at understanding document structure and extracting information.
For Speed
Recommended: Google Gemini
Fastest response times for high-volume processing.
For Privacy
Recommended: Local (Ollama)
All processing stays on your machine.
Cost Comparison
| Provider | ~Cost per 1000 files |
|---|---|
| OpenAI GPT-4 | $2-5 |
| Anthropic Claude | $2-5 |
| Google Gemini | $1-3 |
| Local | Free |
Costs vary based on file complexity and model tier.
Setup Instructions
OpenAI
- Create account at openai.com
- Generate API key in dashboard
- Enter key in FilesDesk settings
Anthropic
- Sign up at anthropic.com
- Create API key
- Configure in FilesDesk
Local Setup
- Install Ollama
- Download a vision model:
ollama pull llava - Select "Local" in FilesDesk settings