Best AI tools by job + use-case

ChatGPT

Freemium

General-purpose AI assistant for writing, analysis, and productivity

Great for drafting, summarizing, brainstorming, coding help, and structured outputs. Strong all-rounder for most workflows.

Claude

Freemium

Strong writing and long-context assistant

Excellent for drafting, editing, long documents, and careful reasoning. Often preferred for tone and clarity in writing.

Gemini

Freemium

Google-backed assistant for everyday work and research

Good for general help, brainstorming, and workflows connected to the Google ecosystem.

Perplexity

Freemium

Answer engine with citations for fast research

Great for quick research, summaries, and link-heavy exploration. Useful when you need sources fast.

Notion AI

Paid

AI inside Notion for docs, wikis, and notes

Best if your team already uses Notion. Helps summarize notes, draft docs, and organize knowledge.

Midjourney

Paid

High-quality AI image generation

Known for strong aesthetic output and stylistic consistency. Great for concept art and visuals.

Runway

Freemium

AI video editing and generation

Popular for video generation and editing workflows. Useful for creators and marketing teams.

Cursor

Freemium

AI-first code editor

A coding-focused editor with AI assistance for refactors, understanding codebases, and faster iteration.