Thoughtful AI assistant, strong at long documents, writing and careful reasoning.

• Handles long inputs well
• Natural, readable writing style
• Usage limits on free use
• Fewer third-party integrations than some rivals

Visit Claude →

All-round AI assistant for writing, research, coding and brainstorming.

• Very versatile across many task types
• Large ecosystem of plugins and custom assistants
• Output still needs fact-checking
• Best features sit behind paid plans

Visit ChatGPT →

High-quality AI image generation with a distinctive artistic look.

• Striking, polished image style
• Active community and prompt inspiration
• Learning curve for prompts
• Less precise for exact layouts or text

Visit Midjourney →

No-code automation that connects thousands of apps with simple triggers and actions.

• Very easy to start
• Enormous app directory
• Costs rise as task volume grows
• Complex branching is less visual

Visit Zapier →

Visual automation builder for multi-step workflows with branching and data handling.

• Powerful visual scenario builder
• Great control over data between steps
• Steeper learning curve
• Can feel busy for simple jobs

Visit Make →

AI search engine that answers with cited sources.

• Sources shown next to answers
• Quick for fact-finding
• Less suited to long creative writing
• Always open the cited sources to verify

Visit Perplexity →

Design platform with built-in AI tools for graphics, social posts and presentations.

• Beginner friendly
• Huge template library
• Less control than pro design software
• Some AI features are paid

Visit Canva →

AI built into Notion for summaries, drafting and organizing your workspace.

• Works right where your notes live
• Good for summaries and rewrites
• Add-on pricing
• Value depends on how much you already use Notion

Visit Notion AI →