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AI Tools
Comparison

Compare major AI tools across Chat, Coding, and Image generation. Tools I've personally tried are marked with a badge.

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GPT
ChatGPT
OpenAI
Limited free★ Used it
Free / $20/mo+
+ Versatile+ Plugin ecosystem+ Vision
− Free limits− Slower on free
Official site →
GEM
Gemini
Google
Limited free★ Used it
Free / $20/mo+
+ Google integration+ Multimodal+ Fast
− Less accurate− Weak coding
Official site →
MST
Le Chat
Mistral AI
Free
Free
+ Fast+ European AI+ Open source
− Non-EN quality− Small ecosystem
Official site →
CL
Claude
Anthropic
Limited free★ Used it
Free / $20/mo+
+ Long context+ Coding+ Safety
− No image gen− No web search
...
Official site →
GRK
Grok
xAI
Limited free
Free / $8/mo+
+ Real-time X data+ Humor
− X account required
Official site →
PPX
Perplexity
Perplexity AI
Limited free
Free / $20/mo+
+ Web search+ Citations
− Weak long-form
Official site →
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About this tool

The generative AI boom has produced dozens of tools across Chat, Coding, and Image generation. From general-purpose assistants like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini to developer-focused tools like GitHub Copilot, Cursor, and Junie, to image generators like Midjourney and Stable Diffusion — choosing the right tool for your workflow has never been more overwhelming.

This page compares major AI tools based on personal experience and public information, covering pricing, key strengths, and notable weaknesses. The 'Used it' badge marks tools tested firsthand by the site author. Use the free-plan filter to discover tools you can try without a credit card.

AI tool pricing and features change rapidly. The information here is for reference only — always check each tool's official website for the latest pricing and terms before committing to a subscription.

Use Cases
  • ▸Comparing Chat AIs to find the best fit for personal productivity
  • ▸Evaluating Coding AI tools before team adoption
  • ▸Filtering for free-tier tools to explore AI without spending
  • ▸Comparing image generators for creative and design workflows
  • ▸Building an optimal AI stack by mixing tools across categories
FAQ
Q. What's the difference between free and paid plans?
Most AI tools limit usage on free plans — message quotas, token limits, or daily generation caps. Upgrading to a paid plan (typically $10–$20/month) unlocks more powerful models, higher usage limits, and additional features like priority access or advanced modes.
Q. Which Coding AI is best for developers?
It depends on your environment. VS Code users benefit most from GitHub Copilot or Cursor; JetBrains users should try Junie; for terminal-based agentic workflows, Claude Code is a strong choice. Most have free or student plans to try before committing.
Q. What should I watch out for when using image AI commercially?
Adobe Firefly is trained on Adobe Stock and explicitly safe for commercial use. Midjourney and DALL-E 3 also offer commercial licenses, but you must review their specific terms. Stable Diffusion is open source, but the license of the specific model checkpoint you use may vary.