Gemini 3.6 Flash
Plooi’s default for running methods. It holds structure across a long brief and still answers quickly enough that a run doesn’t feel like a wait.
Provider Google · Type text · Cost Standard tier · Context 1M tokens · Reads images
What it is
The middle tier — reasoning strong enough for structured output, cheap enough to be the default.
Where Plooi uses it
Every method that produces structure: personas, journeys, insight synthesis, research, sizing. If you run a method and don’t pick a model yourself, this is the one that answers.
Why it is the default
The choice is not “the cheapest that works.” A method’s whole value is the structured result, so the tier below is off the table for method runs even though it costs less. The tier above is a preview and costs meaningfully more.
Best for: Running methods · Long briefs · Research and synthesis