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\# How to Try 120+ AI Models Online Before You Pay for an API Choosing an LLM in 2026 is no longer a two-vendor decision. GPT-5.6, Claude Opus 5.5, Gemini 3.5, DeepSeek-V4, Qwen3.8-Max, Kimi K3, GLM-5.

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