Provider Overview
LLM Provider Overview
AI coding agents support multiple LLM providers. This guide helps you choose the right one for your needs.
Supported Providers
| Provider | Best For | Free Tier | API Key |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Gemini | Fast responses, multimodal | Yes (rate limited) | Get Key |
| Anthropic Claude | Complex reasoning, coding | Limited credits | Get Key |
| OpenAI GPT | General purpose, ecosystem | No (pay as you go) | Get Key |
| DeepSeek | Budget-friendly, coding | Yes | Get Key |
| Groq | Ultra-fast inference | Yes (rate limited) | Get Key |
Quick Comparison
Speed
- Fastest: Groq (hardware-accelerated inference)
- Fast: Google Gemini
- Standard: OpenAI, Anthropic, DeepSeek
Cost
- Most Affordable: DeepSeek
- Free Tier Available: Gemini, DeepSeek, Groq
- Premium: OpenAI, Anthropic
Code Quality
- Best for Code: Anthropic Claude, DeepSeek
- Versatile: OpenAI GPT-4o
- Fast Iteration: Groq with Llama models
Getting Started
- Choose a provider based on your needs
- Follow the setup guide for your chosen provider
- Configure your agent using the config examples