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Right model for the job, every time.
GearHead doesn't lock you into one AI provider. The intent router picks the best model for each task, Claude for nuance, GPT for general, Gemini for long context, DeepSeek for cost-efficient general work, Groq for speed. When better models ship, you get them automatically.
Building on a single AI provider is a bet you don't need to make. The best model for legal research isn't the best model for code generation isn't the best model for long-document analysis. GearHead routes every task to the right model based on the work type, cost considerations, latency requirements, and quality bar. When OpenAI ships GPT-5.5, when Anthropic releases the next Claude, when Google updates Gemini, your routing gets smarter automatically.
What it does for you
How model routing actually works.
Multi-provider support
Anthropic Claude for nuance and careful reasoning. OpenAI GPT for general work. Google Gemini for long context. DeepSeek for cost-efficient general work. Groq for low-latency. All accessible through one interface.
Intent-based routing
The IntentRouter analyzes each request, is this legal research, code generation, customer email, long-doc analysis, brainstorming, factual lookup?, and picks the best-fit model.
Quality-cost tradeoff aware
Premium models for high-stakes work (legal, medical, financial). Cost-efficient models for high-volume routine work. You see the routing decisions, can override them, and tune cost-vs-quality at the policy level.
Multi-model consensus
For high-stakes outputs (Document Review, contract analysis, compliance checks), GearHead runs multiple models in parallel and surfaces only conclusions multiple models agree on. Hallucinations don't survive consensus checks.
Automatic upgrades
When providers release new models, our routing layer evaluates them and adopts the better ones automatically. You get GPT-5.5, Claude 4.7, Gemini 3.1 Pro as they ship, without changing your workflow.
Pin per-task overrides
Want Claude for all legal work? Pin it. Want Gemini for long-doc analysis specifically? Pin it. Override the automatic routing wherever you have a preference. Pins persist across sessions.
From setup to running in minutes
Default routing works
Out of the box, GearHead routes intelligently. Most users never touch the model settings. The router picks the right tool for each ask.
See what was used
Every response shows which model handled it. Click for cost, latency, and routing rationale. Transparency on what's happening under the hood.
Override when needed
Pin specific models for specific task types. Set quality-vs-cost preferences at the account level. Premium-only mode for legal teams; cost-efficient mode for high-volume use.
Premium add-on for top-tier
Premium Models add-on unlocks GPT-5.5, Claude Opus, Gemini 3.1 Pro at higher volumes. For teams whose work justifies the spend.
Who's using Model Agnostic
Premium models for high-stakes work
Firm pins Claude for legal research and contract review. GPT for general drafting. Gemini for long-document analysis. Per-task model selection for the work that matters.
Cost-efficient default + premium for finals
Consultant runs DeepSeek for general daily work to stay cost-efficient. Switches to Claude Opus for client-final deliverables. Best of both worlds without changing tools.
Speed-optimized routing
Field techs need fast responses on the truck. Routing prioritizes Groq for low-latency tasks. Phone agent uses sub-1200ms voice models. Speed-first model selection for field work.
Multi-model consensus for client copy
Agency uses multi-model consensus for client-final copy. Two or three models draft, GearHead surfaces the best blend. Quality work that doesn't rely on any single AI's biases.
Pairs well with
Model Agnostic is even more powerful when combined with these features.
Use the best AI for each task, automatically.
Book a walkthrough, we'll show model routing in action, including override controls and the Premium Models add-on.