# Choosing the right model

In your Agent configuration, you can select from models made available by your organization through [CARTO AI settings](https://docs.carto.com/carto-user-manual/settings/carto-ai).

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## Model recommendations

Models generally fall into two categories:

* **Pro/Sonnet models** (e.g., `gemini-3-pro`, `gpt-5`, `claude-sonnet-4.6`): More capable, better for complex tasks. Higher cost and latency.
* **Flash/Mini/Haiku models** (e.g., `gemini-3-flash`, `gpt-5-mini`, `claude-haiku-4.5`): Faster and more cost-efficient. Good for simpler tasks.

If the same model is available through multiple cloud providers, choose based on your data residency requirements.