183 models ranked for government and public sector. Scored with bonuses for reasoning (policy analysis), large context (regulations), JSON mode (structured data), function calling, and open-source (data sovereignty).
| # | Model | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Claude Opus 4.7 (Fast)Anthropic | 95 |
| 2 | Claude Opus 4.7Anthropic | 95 |
| 3 | GPT-5.5OpenAI | 93 |
| 4 | Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview Custom ToolsGoogle | 92 |
| 5 | Gemini 3.1 Pro PreviewGoogle | 92 |
| 6 | GPT-5.4 ProOpenAI | 92 |
| 7 | GPT-5.4OpenAI | 92 |
| 8 | GPT-5.5 ProOpenAI | 91 |
| 9 | GPT-5.2 ProOpenAI | 91 |
| 10 | Claude Opus 4.6 (Fast)Anthropic | 90 |
| 11 | Claude Opus 4.6Anthropic | 90 |
| 12 | GPT-5.2-CodexOpenAI | 90 |
| 13 | GPT-5.2OpenAI | 90 |
| 14 | Grok 4.20xAI | 89 |
| 15 | DeepSeek V4 ProDeepSeek | 87 |
| 16 | GPT-5.3-CodexOpenAI | 89 |
| 17 | GPT-5 ProOpenAI | 89 |
| 18 | Gemini 3 Flash PreviewGoogle | 88 |
| 19 | Grok 4xAI | 88 |
| 20 | GPT-5.1-Codex-MaxOpenAI | 88 |
| 21 | GPT-5 CodexOpenAI | 88 |
| 22 | GPT-5OpenAI | 88 |
| 23 | GPT-5.1OpenAI | 87 |
| 24 | GPT-5.1-CodexOpenAI | 87 |
| 25 | GPT-5.1-Codex-MiniOpenAI | 87 |
| 26 | o3 Deep ResearchOpenAI | 87 |
| 27 | o3 ProOpenAI | 87 |
| 28 | o3OpenAI | 87 |
| 29 | Claude Sonnet 4.6Anthropic | 85 |
| 30 | Claude Opus 4.5Anthropic | 85 |
Analyze legislation, evaluate policy impacts, and draft regulatory documents. Reasoning models assess complex policy trade-offs and compliance implications.
Automate form processing, answer public inquiries, and streamline applications. JSON mode produces structured data for government information systems.
Extract data from permits, licenses, and legal documents. Large context handles full regulatory frameworks for comprehensive document analysis.
Open-source models enable on-premise deployment for sensitive government data. Self-hosted options ensure compliance with data residency requirements.
Data sovereignty (self-hosted or government cloud), FedRAMP compliance, Section 508 accessibility, and transparency in AI decision-making. Open-source models deployed on GovCloud infrastructure often meet these requirements best.
Yes, vision models process forms, permits, and scanned documents. Reasoning handles regulatory interpretation. Large context processes lengthy legislation and policy documents. Function calling integrates with existing government IT systems and databases.
Multilingual chatbots handle routine inquiries 24/7. Models draft responses to public comments, process FOIA requests, and generate accessible content. Streaming enables real-time assistance. Web search helps reference current regulations and program requirements.
Follow NIST AI Risk Management Framework, OMB AI guidance, and agency-specific policies. Use models with audit logging and explainability features. Implement human oversight for consequential decisions (benefits, enforcement, licensing).