Guide to AI Chatbots
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Alex Chen
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•January 15, 2025
Guide to AI Chatbots
AI chatbots help with writing, research, coding, and everyday questions. This guide covers what to evaluate before choosing one.
Top chatbots to consider
- ChatGPT — versatile assistant with broad capabilities
- Claude — strong for long documents and careful analysis
- Perplexity — research-focused with cited sources
What to look for
- Free tier limits and paid plan pricing
- File upload, image, and code support
- Privacy policy and data retention rules
Getting started
Try free plans first, then compare paid tiers if you hit usage limits. Read our ChatGPT vs Claude comparison or browse chatbot tools.