# ChatGPT just made it easier to pick the right model, just like Gemini does — here’s when to use Instant, Thinking, or Pro

> ChatGPT’s model picker has moved directly into the prompt box Instant is faster, while Thinking is better for complex tasks Pro gives subscribers ChatGPT’s most powerful option for harder workflows OpenAI just quietly…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/ai-platforms-assistants/chatgpt/chatgpt-just-made-it-easier-to-pick-the-right-model-just-like-gemini-does-heres-when-to-use-instant-thinking-or-pro?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=69f376cc3dff992e9e31aa52)
- **Published:** 2026-04-30
- **Category:** AI & Bots
- **Tags:** #chatgpt #openai #gemini #instant #model #thinking #easier #does
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