Which AI is best for daily use… any recommendations?

Seeking Advice
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I was looking for posts comparing AI subscriptions but most don’t seem to match what I need. Also, older posts might be outdated, so I decided to ask here.

I use ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, and Grok almost daily. Sometimes I check the same question with multiple AIs. I often hit the usage limits on both ChatGPT and Claude in the same day when I’m curious about stuff.

I’m not using these for work or research. It’s more for everyday things like breaking down complex ideas, debugging why my home server crashed, organizing files, fixing grammar in my blog posts, analyzing my doctor’s handwritten notes, doing some math, writing small Python scripts, summarizing videos, or catching up on news.

From what I’ve noticed: Claude is better with coding and math, while ChatGPT handles language stuff better (although I always have to remind it to keep things concise and stick to summaries without extra opinions). Grok and Perplexity are more for second opinions after asking ChatGPT and Claude.

Now, I’m thinking about subscribing to either GPT or Claude. Ideally, I’d subscribe to both, but the cost is hard to justify. If I can only pick one, which one gives the best value?

EDIT:

Just found out Perplexity is offering me a free month, which includes access to both Sonnet 3.5 and GPT-4o. For now, I’ll test them out and see how it goes.

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Have you looked into Poe? It’s worth checking out.

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Why not try each one for a month? Cancel after trying and see which fits you best.

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Larkin said:
Why not try each one for a month? Cancel after trying and see which fits you best.

I’ve already tried most of them and know what to expect. The main issue is figuring out which paid subscription gives better value. ChatGPT Plus offers:

  • 80 messages every 3 hours on GPT-4o.
  • 40 messages every 3 hours on GPT-4.

Claude Pro’s limits are harder to pin down since it depends on message and conversation length. They claim 45+ messages every 5 hours for shorter exchanges. It’s tough to say which gives more for the price.

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Why not set up your own frontend, like Open WebUI, and connect to all of them via API?

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Sam said:
Why not set up your own frontend, like Open WebUI, and connect to all of them via API?

I tried that before, but API costs ended up being more expensive than a regular subscription to ChatGPT.

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@Brett
That’s interesting! Maybe it’s worth trying again but with better budgeting?

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Why not share a subscription? Get both GPT and Claude by splitting the cost with others. You might think it’s risky, but if you find a trusted group, it works great. Both tools are so good that skipping one feels like a loss.

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@Cal
I don’t have anyone to share with…

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Brett said:
@Cal
I don’t have anyone to share with…

You can find people offering shared subscriptions online. Just search for ‘Claude subscription share’ or ‘ChatGPT share’ on Facebook or Google. Be careful and check reviews before buying.

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If you’re open to combos, Claude Premium and Gemini in AI Studio are a great pair.

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ChatGPT was built with big ambitions in mind, aiming for a broader kind of intelligence. Future models, though, might shift to being more focused tools due to competition. The earlier versions of GPT definitely feel like they had a unique edge.

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For $20, ChatGPT still gives the most bang for your buck. Other tools depend more on what you need them for, like specific hobbies or work tasks.