How to Compare AI Models in Battle Mode

Last updated: September 22, 2026

Arena's Battle Mode lets you compare two anonymous models in a head-to-head competition. After you submit your prompt you'll be shown both model's generations where you can vote on which you prefer. These votes are what power our leaderboards.

How To Use Battle Mode

To use Battle Mode go to our site and type in your prompt into the text box labeled "Ask me anything...."

After you've typed in your prompt hit ENTER or click on this button.

After your prompt run you'll be presented two model's responses. Vote on which response you prefer.

After you vote, both models will reveal what model they are.

The chat session will continue using the same models for follow-up prompts. Once a vote is cast, new models will be sampled for the next response.