ChatGPT
The OG AI assistant
Writing
freemium
From $20/mo
4.7
OpenAI's flagship chatbot. Excels at writing, brainstorming, light coding. Free tier uses GPT-4o, Plus tier unlocks longer context and image generation.
Key features
- GPT-4o model
- Image generation (Plus)
- Voice mode
- Custom GPTs
- Browse the web
- Code interpreter
✓ Pros
- Most capable general-purpose AI
- Huge ecosystem of GPTs
- Voice mode is excellent
✗ Cons
- Plus tier is $20/mo
- Hallucinations on niche topics
- Sometimes refuses harmless requests
ChatGPT alternatives
Claude
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Google Gemini
Free with the best web integration
freemium