Claude is Anthropic’s assistant for writing, analysing documents, research and coding. Projects organise reference material and instructions, while Artifacts provide a space for developing outputs alongside a conversation. Learn more about Claude
Who should take a closer look?People developing written work, document-based projects or code through repeated conversations.
Capabilities to explore
- ✓Projects with documents and instructions
- ✓Web search and paid Research mode
- ✓Artifacts, file creation and code execution
Free plan availableFree is an ongoing individual tier with limited usage and up to five Projects. Research and Claude Code require an eligible paid plan.
Google Gemini combines a conversational assistant with research, writing and creative tools. Canvas supports editable outputs, Deep Research builds reports, and eligible accounts can connect Google services for additional context. Learn more about Google Gemini
Who should take a closer look?People using Google services who want research and creative assistance in a connected account experience.
Capabilities to explore
- ✓Canvas for writing and coding
- ✓Deep Research with a reviewable research plan
- ✓Gemini Live, image tools and custom Gems
Free plan availableA continuing free Google Account tier is offered with lower access limits. A promotional paid-plan trial or student offer is separate from this tier.
Microsoft Copilot is an assistant for questions, drafting and everyday tasks on the web, desktop and mobile. Personal Microsoft 365 subscriptions extend its allowances and add eligible capabilities within Office applications. Learn more about Microsoft Copilot
Who should take a closer look?Individuals who already use Microsoft accounts and want to compare free chat with a wider personal productivity subscription.
Capabilities to explore
- ✓Conversational help with optional web search
- ✓Memory and personalisation controls
- ✓Eligible document and Office app assistance
Free plan availableFree Copilot Chat is available with lower allowances. A Microsoft 365 home subscription provides higher access rather than making all AI activity unlimited.
Perplexity answers questions by searching and summarising information with linked citations. Paid plans extend research, model choice, file analysis and the creation of reports or other outputs. Learn more about Perplexity
Who should take a closer look?People assembling a reading trail or comparing information across web sources before writing their own conclusion.
Capabilities to explore
- ✓Conversational search with numbered citations
- ✓Research and paid model selection
- ✓File analysis and paid file or app creation
Free plan availableStandard is a continuing free tier for basic search with limited advanced usage. Education discounts and partner trials have separate eligibility or renewal conditions.
Grok combines conversational help with web and public X search, coding and media tools. It is available as a standalone web or mobile assistant and through a separate experience within X. Learn more about Grok
Who should take a closer look?People who want to investigate public web discussion and X posts alongside general assistant tasks.
Capabilities to explore
- ✓Web and public X search
- ✓Voice, document and image interaction
- ✓Writing, coding and media generation tools
Free plan availableLimited free access is offered in supported locations. SuperGrok increases allowances and unlocks additional capabilities; a paid trial is separate from basic free access.
DeepSeek provides a web and mobile AI assistant for conversational help, writing, reading and translation. Its separately billed developer API is intended for teams integrating models into their own applications. Learn more about DeepSeek
Who should take a closer look?People evaluating a free conversational assistant, or developers comparing a separately costed model API.
Capabilities to explore
- ✓Web and mobile conversations
- ✓Writing, reading and translation assistance
- ✓Separate developer platform with thinking and tool-call support
Free plan availableThe official mobile assistant is offered for free. No unlimited-use guarantee or continuing free API balance is assumed.
Meta AI offers conversational help, research, creative media and file-based assistance across its app, website and supported Meta services. The app also manages compatible Meta AI glasses. Learn more about Meta AI
Who should take a closer look?People who want an everyday assistant within Meta’s app ecosystem and creative workflows.
Capabilities to explore
- ✓Voice and text conversations
- ✓Image creation, editing and research tools
- ✓Supported file analysis and Meta app connections
Free plan availableMeta says everyday Meta AI use remains free. Meta One Core and Premium increase selected creative allowances; promotional subscriptions are separate.
ChatGPT is OpenAI’s assistant for writing, research, file analysis and other conversational tasks. Personal and managed workspace plans serve different buying needs. Shortlist it for mixed knowledge work, then test the output, required tools and account controls with a representative brief. Learn more about ChatGPT
Who should take a closer look?Individuals and teams comparing a general AI assistant for varied knowledge work
Capabilities to explore
- ✓Conversational drafting and analysis
- ✓Web research tools
- ✓File-based work
Free plan availableA Free plan is available; paid personal and workspace options provide different access and allowances.
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