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Don’t Waste Money on AI Subscriptions Until You Read This
Real-world testing reveals which AI tools are worth your money
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As a research student, writer, and programmer, I’m living in the most AI-powered era yet. My workflow is faster, my multitasking is sharper, and my creative output is higher than ever. Tasks that used to take 8 hours now get done in 2. All thanks to an army of AI tools.
There’s a twist
With so many “Pro” plans — ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini, and DeepSeek — it’s easy to get caught in the hype.
Everyone’s asking:
Which one should I buy?
What’s the smartest $20/month investment?
So I did the test myself.
I spent weeks using the 5 top AI tools, across real work: writing, research, coding, summarizing papers, and debugging apps.
Some were impressive. Some were overrated. And some nearly convinced me… until they failed in crucial moments.
The reality:
No single AI model is perfect.
Each one has its strengths, blind spots, and weird personality quirks.
