Which AI tool for what task
| Tool | Best For | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT | Quick questions, brainstorming, writing drafts, general use | Free / $20/mo |
| Claude | Long documents, coding, detailed analysis, building projects | Free / $20/mo |
| Gemini | Quick lookups, Google integration | Free / $20/mo |
| Perplexity | Research with sources, fact-checking, current events | Free / $20/mo |
| Cursor | Coding with AI assistance, building apps | $20/mo |
ChatGPT or Claude
Claude or Cursor
Perplexity
Free ChatGPT or Gemini
Claude with context doc
Any of them work
Don't just stick to one tool. The best results come from using the right tool for each part of your workflow.
1. Perplexity: Research topic, gather sources
2. Claude: Synthesize findings into article/report
1. Claude: Plan project, create strategy
2. ChatGPT: Quick iterations on tasks
1. Claude: Write and test code
2. Cursor: Refine in your IDE with AI help
1. ChatGPT: Brainstorm ideas, first drafts
2. Perplexity: Fact-check key claims
3. Claude: Polish and format final version
Tool: Claude
What I do: Project planning, problem-solving, technical decisions. I upload my context doc and work through complex stuff that needs deep thinking.
Why Claude: Best for multi-step reasoning and doesn't rush to answers.
Tools: ChatGPT + Claude
What I do: Writing content, coding, rapid iterations on tasks. ChatGPT for speed, Claude when I need files or deeper work.
Why both: ChatGPT is faster for quick stuff. Claude when I'm building something substantial.
Tools: Perplexity + Claude
What I do: Market research, competitive analysis, learning new topics. Perplexity to gather info with sources, Claude to synthesize.
Why this combo: Perplexity gets current data. Claude makes sense of it all.