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Popular tools for beginners

The AI assistants you have heard about, explained plainly. Most have a free version, so you can start today.

ChatGPTFree + Premium

The most popular AI assistant for everyday questions, writing, and brainstorming.

Writing & Chat
ClaudeFree + Premium

A thoughtful AI assistant, especially strong at writing and working through long documents.

Writing & Chat
Google GeminiFree + Premium

Google’s AI assistant, built into Search, Gmail, and Google Docs.

Writing & Chat
Microsoft CopilotFree + Premium

AI built into Windows and Microsoft Office apps like Word and Excel.

Productivity
MidjourneyPaid

Turns a written description into striking, high-quality images.

Image Generation
DALL·E 3Free + Premium

Easy image generation built right inside ChatGPT.

Image Generation

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