Are multi-model setups becoming a simpler alternative to full AI agent workflows?
I’ve been looking into different ways to improve reliability when working with AI, especially for tasks where accuracy actually matters.
A lot of discussions here focus on building structured agent workflows, where different agents handle specific tasks and validate each other.
But recently I experimented with a simpler approach instead of assigning roles, I just compared multiple model outputs side by side. I came across something like Nestr while trying this.
It didn’t replicate a full agent system, but it made it much easier to quickly spot where models disagree without building a complex setup.
Now I’m wondering if this kind of lightweight approach could be useful in early stages before moving into full agent pipelines.
Curious what others think do you see multi-model comparison as a stepping stone, or are proper agent workflows always the better route?