I use 4 paid AI platforms — here’s how they compare in my workflow (yours will differ): ChatGPT — Knows me best (persistent memory) and aligns responses to my profile. — My go-to for writing (I use a dedicated “Writing” project to maintain context). — Missing a native browser sidebar (Mac-only custom browser exists). — Agentic features are useful, but take too many clicks to get started. — The first AI I subscribed to (because it was the first out of the gate) Gemini — Strong for image generation. — Recently added a Chrome sidebar — very useful. — Lacks agentic features, so I can’t rely on it end-to-end. — Google made me pay for it via our Workspace subscription. Perplexity — First (that I used) with a browser sidebar via its custom browser, very convenient. — Seems strong at research and comparison-style queries. — Agentic features are easy to start. — But it loses context too often, so I don’t fully trust it. — New “computer” agent costs extra (haven’t tried it). — I was given 1 year free access via my cell phone provider. Claude — Desktop app can access local files, unique and useful. — Has a browser sidebar. — But I regularly hit credit limits and pauses — frustrating. — Purchased it recently to see what all the hype was about. Bottom line: I’d prefer to use just one — but for now, I'll keep jumping around to find the best tool for the job. And yes, they all make big mistakes. This is as of March 2026 — I'm sure it will all change soon.