I use 4 paid AI platforms — here’s how they compare

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.

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