In-depth looks at single AI tools and devices: what they do well, where they fall short and who should buy them.
Chatbots · Reviews
Perplexity Pro is worth it if you research topics online several times a week and want answers you can check against their sources. If you mostly write, code or make images, a general-purpose chatbot like ChatGPT Plus or Claude Pro is the better buy.
Images & Video · Reviews
Midjourney is worth it for artists and designers who value a distinctive, polished look, especially on the Standard or Pro plan. If you want literal prompt-following, privacy on a budget or a free option, ChatGPT or Google Gemini is the better buy.
Chatbots · Reviews
Claude Pro is worth $20 a month if you code or write long documents with Claude several times a week. Casual users can stay on the free plan, and all-day users should look at Max.
Chatbots · Reviews
ChatGPT Plus is worth $20 a month if you use ChatGPT most days for writing, coding or images. If you only ask the occasional question, the free plan or the cheaper Go plan is enough.
