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The pick from each frontier lab
ChatGPT Work, Codex & Agents SDK
Choose it if: Everyday users who already pay for ChatGPT
The cloud browser in ChatGPT Work is on paid plans (not Free or Go). Codex is included in ChatGPT Free, Go, Plus, Pro, Business and Enterprise, with usage that grows by tier.
Claude, Claude Code & Claude Agent SDK
Choose it if: Teams building custom agents on an SDK
Pro $20/mo ($17/mo billed annually), Max from $100/mo (5x) or $200/mo (20x). Claude Code is included in paid plans and shares the plan's usage limits. Max and Team plans include monthly API credits that cover the Agent SDK.
Gemini, Jules & Gemini Enterprise
Choose it if: Google Workspace teams
Google AI Pro $19.99/mo; Ultra $99.99/mo (5x Pro usage) or $199.99/mo (20x). Gemini Enterprise Business $14/user/mo, Standard from $21/user/mo.
Grok & Grok Bot
Choose it if: People who want always-on agents for real projects
The X Subscription: Free; Plus $8/mo; Premium $30/mo; Super $100/mo; Ultra $200/mo (annual discounts available). Plus doesn't include Grok Bot.
Microsoft 365 Copilot
Choose it if: Organizations already standardized on Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365 Copilot $30/user/mo (annual) on top of a qualifying Microsoft 365 plan. Long-running agentic features use usage-based billing.
Independent options worth a look
Manus
Choose it if: Research reports and decks
Free (300 daily credits, Lite model); Pro from $20/mo or $40/mo; Team from $20/seat/mo. Annual billing saves 17%.
LM Studio
Choose it if: Beginners who want point-and-click local AI
Free for local models (includes the Bionic agent). Optional Bionic+ $20/mo for US-hosted cloud open models.
Easy personal recipes to try first
Fashion Capsule
Helps you organize your wardrobe into themed Fashion Capsules and build complete four-slot outfit Loadouts from hat to shoes.
For individuals & families
Ballot Buddy
Answers 26 quick questions to map its real views, then get ballot prep from official sources and side-by-side candidate comparisons. It never tells you how to vote.
For individuals & families
Profile Pro
Keeps your X account clean, safe, and worth scrolling.
For individuals & families
Runs on its own monthly · asks before acting
TikTok Downloader
Downloads a video or just its audio from a TikTok link when you give it one, even though you do not use TikTok regularly.
For individuals & families
Password Vault Filler
Securelies fill login and other saved form details from your 1Password vault when you ask.
For individuals & families
asks before acting
Tax Filing Guide
Guides you through preparing your tax return in its own dedicated chat.
For individuals & families
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