Which AI should I use for this?
Tell us what you want to do, and we point you to the right kind of tool. The full finder unlocks with Plus or Pro.
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Free preview: compare 3 tools
| Tool | Best for | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT | Writing and general questions | Check facts; it can be confidently wrong |
| Claude | Long documents and careful writing | Also needs fact-checking |
| Perplexity | Searching with sources | Still verify important claims |
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Full Finder (paid)
All 6 tools compared — ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, Copilot, and Midjourney — plus a task-based finder (“I want to…”) and copyable starter prompts for each task. Gated to Plus and Pro.
- Gemini — Google-integrated help and research
- Copilot — help inside Microsoft tools
- Midjourney — images from text prompts
Compare the main tools at a glance
No tool is best at everything. Pick by the job. Prices and free plans change — always check the tool’s own site before you pay.
| Tool | Best for | Free? | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT by OpenAI | Everyday writing, brainstorming, learning, images | Yes — free plan, Plus paid | Can be confidently wrong; check facts |
| Claude by Anthropic | Long documents, thoughtful writing, explaining code | Yes — free plan, Pro paid | Fewer extra features than ChatGPT |
| Gemini by Google | Google users, research, planning, long docs | Yes — free plan, Advanced paid | Answers vary — ask for sources |
| Perplexity by Perplexity AI | Research where you need sources & links | Yes — free plan, Pro paid | Less good at creative writing |
| Microsoft Copilot by Microsoft | Word, Excel, Outlook & Windows users | Yes — free, 365 plans paid | Best value only if you use Microsoft 365 |
| Midjourney by Midjourney | Beautiful images & artwork | No free plan (paid) | Runs via Discord / web — learning curve at first |
Start with one chat tool (ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini) for everyday tasks. Add Perplexity when you need sources, and a dedicated image tool only when you make images often. Don’t pay for 3 tools that do the same job.
Tool flashcards
Flip a card to see what each tool is best for — and what to watch out for. The free deck covers ChatGPT, Claude and Perplexity; the full deck adds Gemini, Copilot and Midjourney for Plus and Pro members.
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