Which AI should I use for this?
Prices and free plans change, always check the toolβs own site before you pay.
Your plan: free
Tool Advisor: suggestions from your answers
Rule based, no account needed. Plus tools are labelled plainly.
6 tools, one line each
Basic Tool Finder means this free view: the six tools, the compare table, and the free flashcards. Plus adds the full Finder table with a starter prompt for each tool, and the full flashcard deck.
ChatGPT
by OpenAI Β· Free
Everyday writing, brainstorming and learning.
Simulate β Visit real site β
Perplexity
by Perplexity AI Β· Free
Research with sources you can check.
Simulate β Visit real site β
Microsoft Copilot
by Microsoft Β· Plus
Word, Excel, Outlook and Windows users.
Simulate β Visit real site β
Try a tool simulation β
Compare the six main tools
Compare selector: pick 2 or 3 tools
Step 1: define a real task you actually have. Step 2: run the same prompt in each tool. Step 3: review practical limits, such as pricing, caps, privacy, and integrations, before you choose.
| Tool | Best for | Vendor free plan? | Watch out for | Practise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT by OpenAI | Everyday writing, brainstorming, learning, images | Yes, free plan, Plus paid | Can be confidently wrong; check facts | Simulate β Visit real site β |
| Claude by Anthropic | Long documents, thoughtful writing, explaining code | Yes, free plan, Pro paid | Fewer extra features than ChatGPT | Simulate β Visit real site β |
| Gemini by Google | Google users, research, planning, long docs | Yes, free plan, Advanced paid | Answers vary, ask for sources | Simulate β Plus Visit real site β |
| Perplexity by Perplexity AI | Research where you need sources & links | Yes, free plan, Pro paid | Less good at creative writing | Simulate β Visit real site β |
| Microsoft Copilot by Microsoft | Word, Excel, Outlook & Windows users | Yes, free, 365 plans paid | Best value only if you use Microsoft 365 | Simulate β Plus Visit real site β |
| Midjourney by Midjourney | Beautiful images & artwork | No free plan (paid) | Runs via Discord / web, learning curve at first | Simulate β Plus Visit real site β |
Tool names and strengths are general guidance, not live pricing or feature data. Check each tool's own site before subscribing.
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. Donβt pay for 3 tools that do the same job.
Tool flashcards
Flip a card to see what each tool is best for. Free: ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity. Full deck is Plus.
π Paid content: see Plus to get the full tool deck.
Full Tool Finder
Starter prompts for signed-in Plus members.
Plus members also get the full Tool Finder table and the full flashcard deck.