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The full list of tools we've paid for, used on real work, and given a single honest verdict. Each review includes current pricing, who it's for, and a note on subscribing from abroad.

Claude

Writing · Coding · Long docs
9.1Verdict

The assistant we trust with long, careful, high-stakes work. The strongest one we tested for big documents and writing that sounds human.

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ChatGPT

All-rounder · Voice · Data
9.0Verdict

The most complete do-everything assistant — the safe first pick if you want one app that covers the widest range of tasks.

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Gemini

Google · Huge context
8.8Verdict

The assistant that already lives in Gmail and Docs, with a context window that swallows huge documents. The natural pick if you live in Google.

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Perplexity

AI search · Research
8.6Verdict

The fastest way to a cited answer. Our daily tool for scoping topics and fact-checking before we write.

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GitHub Copilot

Coding · IDE
8.5Verdict

The quiet default for writing code — inline autocomplete that fades into the background and saves real time on boilerplate.

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DeepSeek

Free · Budget
8.3Verdict

Capable writing and coding, free for ordinary use. A strong zero-cost pick for non-sensitive work — just read the data terms first.

Grok

Live · Current events
8.1Verdict

Strongest when the question is "right now" — live context from a social feed, plus much-improved coding. A capable second opinion.

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Notion AI

Workspace · Notes
8.0Verdict

Genuinely useful if your team already lives in Notion — the "ask your workspace" search is the reason to pay. Otherwise, skip.

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More on the way. We add a tool only after we've paid for it and used it on real work, so the list grows deliberately rather than all at once. Next in testing: image generators and voice tools. Want us to look at something? Email the desk.