Normie ModeBest AI for reading scanned documents
Reading scans, photos of documents and handwriting.
1st and 2nd of 13 models for this task
2nd and 3rd of 13 models for this task
Based on tests of related skills. The picks follow a fixed rule using the charts below and each app's plans.
How the models compare
Every model we could score for reading scanned documents, combining the tests below.
Overall for reading scanned documents
Position on a combined score from 1 test. The longer the bar, the further ahead · Higher is better
On the tests we have, Claude Fable 5.1 comes out on top, followed by GPT-6 Astra and Gemini 3.1 Pro.
The evidence
Pulling information out of documents into tables
Tests a related skill · Reading documents and filling in a table with the right figures, including cases that need reasoning. · Higher is better
Claude Fable 5.1 leads, followed by GPT-6 Astra and Gemini 3.1 Pro.
If you build with it
What the makers charge developers who use the models directly. Using an app? The plans above are what you pay.
Cost per 1,000 typical requests
List price, about 1,500 words in and 500 out per request · Lower is better
GPT-6 Luna is cheapest, followed by DeepSeek V4.1 Flash and GPT-5.6 Luna.