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ChatGPT

The all-rounder assistant with images, voice and web search built in.

Freemium
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What is it?

ChatGPT is the assistant that made AI mainstream. Ask it anything, upload files, generate images, talk to it by voice or have it search the web for you.

Its strength is breadth. It does a reasonable job of almost everything, and the ecosystem of custom GPTs, connectors and built-in tools is the largest around. If you only ever want to learn one assistant, this is the safe choice.

The flip side of breadth is that it can feel generic for serious writing, and the newest features often land on the paid plans first.

Who it's for

Anyone who wants one general-purpose assistant that does a bit of everything.

Best for

  • Everyday questions and brainstorming
  • Image generation inside chat
  • Voice conversations
  • Quick research with web search

Why it made the list

The widest feature set and the biggest ecosystem, so there is almost always a ready-made way to do what you need.

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