Pick the right AI tool without overpaying
Find a tool that fits the jobs you actually do. Test a few on your own tasks, see what free and paid plans include (taken from each company's own pages), decide whether paying is worth it, avoid fake deals, and do two everyday jobs (images and meeting notes) for free.
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Step 1
How to pick an AI model
A simple, step-by-step way to choose an AI model or chat app for what you actually need, without getting lost in the hype.
2 min read
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Step 2
Free vs paid AI: what you actually get
What free tiers and paid plans of ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok and Mistral include, taken only from each vendor's official pages and dated.
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Step 3
Which AI subscription is worth it?
A neutral guide to deciding whether a paid AI plan is worth it for you, and which kind, without hype. Start free, then decide.
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Step 4
How to spot a legit AI deal vs a scam
How to tell a real discount on an AI subscription from a risky resale or an outright scam, with warning signs and safer alternatives.
2 min read
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Step 5
Make images with free AI tools, safely and fairly
Free ways to make and edit images, how to check what you're allowed to do with them, and the photos you should never upload.
2 min read
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Step 6
Turn meeting recordings into notes for free
Free ways to transcribe a recording and turn it into notes and a to-do list, and why you should ask everyone before you record.
2 min read