Use Cases & Inspiration
Speed vs Cost - Which Model to Choose?
Not all AI models are built the same — and when using your own API key on Websito, it’s important to know how to balance speed, cost, and quality depending on your goals.
Here’s how to make the best choice for your workflow.
⚡ When to Prioritize Speed
If you're looking for a fast response and don’t need extremely detailed content, speed-focused models are your best bet. These are ideal when:
- You're experimenting and iterating quickly
- You’re generating large batches of pages
- You’re okay with doing light editing after generation
Recommended Models for Speed:
| Model | Speed | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groq + Mixtral | 🚀🚀🚀 | 💸 | Fastest generation, low cost |
| Groq + LLaMA 3 8B | 🚀🚀 | 💸 | Great for basic websites |
| Mistral Small | 🚀🚀 | 💸 | Fast, clean results on a budget |
💎 When to Prioritize Quality (Even if It Costs More)
Some models take longer and are more expensive — but they give you higher-quality copy, better structure, and fewer mistakes. These are ideal when:
- You’re generating a high-stakes landing page
- You want polished, brand-quality writing
- You don’t want to edit much afterwards
Recommended Models for Quality:
| Model | Speed | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPT-4 Turbo | 🚀 | 💰💰 | Reliable, accurate, versatile |
| Claude 3 Opus | 🚀 | 💰💰💰 | Best for creative or nuanced writing |
| Gemini 1.5 Pro | 🚀 | 💰💰 | Good balance of depth and polish |
📊 Choosing Based on Budget
| Budget Range | Recommended Strategy |
|---|---|
| 💲 Low Budget | Use Groq + Mixtral or Mistral Small |
| 💵 Mid Budget | Use Claude 3 Sonnet, DeepSeek, or GPT-4 Turbo with rate limits |
| 💰 High Budget | Use Claude 3 Opus or GPT-4 Turbo freely |
🔁 Pro Tip
You can connect multiple providers and switch between them depending on the task. Start with a fast model while prototyping, then switch to a high-quality one before finalizing.
To learn how to connect and manage your keys, see:
👉 How to connect your AI API key