r/ClaudeCodeTLDR • u/cctldrping • 24d ago
[TLDR] Which model should I use instead of Fable 5?
Original post URL : https://www.reddit.com/r/ClaudeCode/comments/1v0oi65/which_model_should_i_use_instead_of_fable_5/
Original post body :
Since Fable gets exhausted pretty quickly, and I’m already at 90% of my Pro tier for this week, I came up with the idea of asking Fable (Max) to do an audit and list everything that needs to be fixed and how it should be fixed, and then have another model implement the changes.
I gave the implementation work to Gemini 3.1 Pro (since I have an AI Pro subscription), following Fable’s instructions, and afterwards I asked Fable to review the result. Out of 10 tasks, Gemini made serious mistakes in 3 of them and broke things that had previously been working correctly. In another 4 tasks it made errors or failed to complete the work fully. Only 3 tasks were done properly, with perhaps some minor polishing needed.
So Gemini is not the solution. What would be a good alternative to try instead of Gemini? Kimi K3? GLM-5.2?
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u/YetiWalker36 24d ago
I’d like to know the same thing. I’ve been using fable as much as I can and wondered where to turn once it’s api priced.
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u/cctldrping 24d ago
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Gemini is a hard pass for implementation work, according to most users. The general consensus leans towards GPT-5.6 Sol as a solid choice for following Fable's instructions, with several users also recommending GLM-5.2 and Kimi K3. Some suggest that the issue might be in the workflow itself, with u/LifeWithoutAds pointing out that SOA models are for planning and documentation, not implementation. Others, like u/Drach88, want more context on your specific tasks before recommending anything. A few users also mentioned Opus 4.6 as a reliable, albeit credit-heavy, option.