What it does: General-purpose AI chat assistant.
Who it's for: Anyone who wants an all-round helper for writing, questions and everyday tasks, from students to small-business owners.
What it does: AI assistant for writing, analysis and coding.
Who it's for: People who work with long documents, reports or detailed writing, and anyone who wants a careful, thoughtful writing partner.
What it does: Google's AI assistant.
Who it's for: People who already use Google services (Gmail, Docs, Android) and want an assistant that fits into them.
What it does: Microsoft's AI chat assistant.
Who it's for: Windows and Microsoft 365 users who want AI help inside the apps they already use for work and home.
What it does: xAI's conversational AI assistant.
Who it's for: People who want an all-purpose assistant with up-to-date answers, especially if they already use X.
What it does: Mistral's AI chat assistant.
Who it's for: People who want a capable assistant from a European provider, including students who qualify for a discount.
What it does: Access to many AI models in one app.
Who it's for: People who want to try and compare many AI models without separate subscriptions.