Anara supports multiple AI models from different providers. Switching models is like choosing the right tool for the job — a fast model for quick questions, a more capable one for deep synthesis. You can switch at any point, including mid-conversation.
The model selector
The model selector is located next to the chat input at the bottom of any chat panel. Click it to open a dropdown showing the models available on your plan.
Auto mode
Auto is the default for all plans. In Auto mode, Anara picks the most appropriate model for your question. This is a good starting point if you are not sure which model to use.
Models by plan
The models you can access depend on your Anara plan. Higher-tier plans unlock more powerful models.
Free and Plus: Auto mode only
Pro: Everything in Plus, plus GPT 5.5, GPT 5.4, Claude Sonnet 5, Gemini 3 Flash, Gemini 3.1 Pro, Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite, and Grok 4.3
Max: Everything in Pro, plus Claude Opus 4.8 and Claude Fable 5
For current plan details, visit anara.com/pricing.
When to use which model
Not every question needs the most powerful model. Here is a rough guide:
Quick lookups and summaries: Auto mode works well and responds quickly.
Complex synthesis across many documents: More capable models like Claude Sonnet 5, GPT 5.5, or Gemini 3.1 Pro handle multi-document reasoning better.
High-stakes work requiring the strongest reasoning: Claude Opus 4.8 or Claude Fable 5 (Max plan) is the best choice for your hardest questions.
Changing models mid-conversation
You can switch models at any point during a conversation. The next message you send uses the newly selected model — previous messages are not affected. This is useful when you start with a fast model for quick questions and switch to a more powerful one for complex synthesis.
Separate defaults for chat and editor
You can set different default models for the AI chat and the note editor:
Go to Settings > Preferences.
Under Chat, choose your default model for conversations.
Under Editor, choose the model for AI help while writing notes.
These defaults apply when you start a new session. You can always override the model per conversation using the model selector in the chat input.
If something is not working
A model is not appearing in the selector. Some models require a Pro or Max plan. If a model you expect to see is not listed, check your current plan in Settings > Billing.