Too Many LLMs? Here’s a 5-Step Framework to Choose the Right One By G. Vikram Digital Consultant | Architect | AI Advisor
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Vikram, a seasoned Digital Consultant and Architect with deep involvement in Generative AI (GenAI) solutions, has shared a practical and insightful guide for developers, architects, and AI decision-makers who are struggling to choose the right Large Language Model (LLM). With more than 12,000+ models now available on Hugging Face, many teams feel overwhelmed — leading to mismatched expectations and underperforming implementations.
The Problem
“There’s a growing gap in understanding how to select the right LLM for the right use case.”— G. Vikram
Choosing the right LLM isn’t just about accuracy or speed — it's about how well the model aligns with your business goals, infrastructure capabilities, and domain needs.
The Solution: Vikram’s 5-Step Framework
This guide helps teams make informed LLM decisions using the following factors:
- Ecosystem Strategy
Should you go with Open-source or Commercial models? - Model Trade-offs
Speed vs Accuracy — which matters more for your use case? - Token Limits, Latency, and Infra Needs
Can your infrastructure handle the model’s resource demands? - Domain Specificity
Does the model support the specific domain you’re working on? - Team Capabilities
Is your team ready for fine-tuning, prompt engineering, or LLMOps?
What the Guide Includes
A decision-making template
Tools to evaluate and compare different LLMs
Action steps to bridge the gap between strategy and execution
Key TakeawayDon’t chase hype.
Choose an LLM that aligns with your team’s readiness, your infrastructure limits, and — most importantly — your business goals.
Read Vikram’s full post on LinkedIn here:
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/g-vikram-40130914b_5-step-framework-to-select-an-llm-activity-7357300364607459329-p2oI
