AI for Government

258 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).

How we rank: composite score (benchmark scores 90%, capabilities 5%, context window 5%) adjusted with use-case-specific capability bonuses.

#1 for Government

GPT-5.6 Luna Pro (batch)

OpenAI

258

Total Ranked

258

Reasoning

254

128K+ Context

Open Source

Government AI - Ranked by Public Sector Score

#	Model	Provider	Score	$/1M Out	Context
1	Claude Fable 5.2Anthropic	Anthropic	96	$40.00	1M
2	Claude Fable 5.2 (batch)Anthropic	Anthropic	96	$20.00	1M
3	Claude Fable 5.1Anthropic	Anthropic	96	$50.00	1M
4	Claude Fable 5.1 (batch)Anthropic	Anthropic	96	$25.00	1M
5	Claude Fable 5Anthropic	Anthropic	96	$50.00	1M
6	Claude Fable 5 (batch)Anthropic	Anthropic	96	$25.00	1M
7	Claude Opus 5.5Anthropic	Anthropic	95	$20.00	1M
8	Claude Opus 5Anthropic	Anthropic	95	$25.00	1M
9	Claude Opus 4.8Anthropic	Anthropic	95	$25.00	1M
10	Claude Opus 4.7Anthropic	Anthropic	95	$25.00	1M
11	GPT-5.5 ProOpenAI	OpenAI	93	$180.00	1.1M
12	GPT-5.5 Pro (batch)OpenAI	OpenAI	93	$90.00	1.1M
13	GPT-5.5OpenAI	OpenAI	93	$30.00	1.1M
14	GPT-5.4 ProOpenAI	OpenAI	92	$180.00	1.1M
15	GPT-5.4 Pro (batch)OpenAI	OpenAI	92	$90.00	1.1M
16	GPT-5.4OpenAI	OpenAI	92	$15.00	1.1M
17	Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview Custom ToolsGoogle	Google	92	$12.00	1.0M
18	Gemini 3.1 Pro PreviewGoogle	Google	92	$12.00	1.0M
19	Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview (batch)Google	Google	92	$6.00	1.0M
20	GPT-5.3-CodexOpenAI	OpenAI	91	$14.00	400K
21	GPT-5.2-CodexOpenAI	OpenAI	91	$14.00	400K
22	GPT-5.2 ProOpenAI	OpenAI	91	$168.00	400K
23	GPT-5.2 Pro (batch)OpenAI	OpenAI	91	$84.00	400K
24	GPT-5.2OpenAI	OpenAI	91	$14.00	400K
25	Claude Opus 4.6Anthropic	Anthropic	90	$25.00	1M
26	GPT-5.6 Luna ProOpenAI	OpenAI	89	$1.20	1.1M
27	GPT-5.6 Luna Pro (batch)OpenAI	OpenAI	89	$0.60	1.1M
28	GPT-5.6 LunaOpenAI	OpenAI	89	$1.20	1.1M
29	GPT-5.6 Luna (batch)OpenAI	OpenAI	89	$0.60	1.1M
30	GPT-5.6 Terra ProOpenAI	OpenAI	89	$12.00	1.1M

AI for Government & Public Sector

Policy Analysis

Analyze legislation, evaluate policy impacts, and draft regulatory documents. Reasoning models assess complex policy trade-offs and compliance implications.

Citizen Services

Automate form processing, answer public inquiries, and streamline applications. JSON mode produces structured data for government information systems.

Document Processing

Extract data from permits, licenses, and legal documents. Large context handles full regulatory frameworks for comprehensive document analysis.

Data Sovereignty

Open-source models enable on-premise deployment for sensitive government data. Self-hosted options ensure compliance with data residency requirements.

Legal Healthcare Open Source Cybersecurity Enterprise LLM Leaderboard HR Personal Use Accessibility Journalism Business Nonprofits

Frequently Asked Questions

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).