Best AI assistant

One app for questions, writing, planning and ideas. If you only get one AI, get one of these.

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  1. ChatGPT

    Best overall

    The default for a reason. Start free, and if you hit the limits, Go at $8 a month is enough for most people.

    Free planFrom $8/mo

    Best for: Anyone who wants one AI for questions, writing, images and more

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  2. Gemini

    Best value

    The best deal in AI right now. The free plan is strong, and AI Plus at $4.99 doubles your limits and adds 400 GB of storage.

    Free planFrom $4.99/mo

    Best for: People who live in Gmail, Drive and Android

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  3. Claude

    Best for writing

    Great at writing and long documents, with careful answers. Pro at $20 also includes Claude Code.

    Free planFrom $20/mo

    Best for: Writers, students and pros who want careful, thoughtful answers

    Try ClaudeDetails

  4. Microsoft Copilot

    Best for Office

    Only worth paying for if you live in Word and Excel. Then Microsoft 365 Personal is the cheapest way in.

    Free planFrom $9.99/mo

    Best for: Windows and Office users who want AI inside Word, Excel and Outlook

    Try Microsoft CopilotDetails

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