#1
Wolfram|Alpha
Research
$5/mo
Compute expert answers in math, science and everyday topics
Pros
Computed answers: Results come from algorithms and curated data, not guesses.
Broad coverage: Spans math, science, culture and everyday life.
Step-by-step math: Shows how to reach solutions.
Cons
Paid extras: Some features sit behind the Pro tier.
Query phrasing matters: Unusual wording can lead to misread questions.
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#2
WTF Does This Company Do?
Research
Free
Get a plain-English explanation of what any company does
Pros
Free to use: No sign-up or payment is mentioned.
Very simple: One box and one button.
Fun extra: Roast mode gives a humorous take on a website.
Cons
Older model: The site says it runs on GPT-3.
May be offensive: Roast mode can return offensive results.
Very limited scope: It only explains or roasts websites.
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#3
Public Prompts
Research
Free
Browse and compare AI tools by task, price and category
Pros
Free to browse: The directory is open to anyone with no account needed to search.
Pricing filter: You can narrow results to free, freemium, paid or trial tools in one click.
Task-based categories: Tools are grouped by the job you want done, which speeds up a first search.
Cons
Changed focus: The site no longer centers on the prompt and model collection it was first known for.
Short profiles: Each listing is a brief summary, so you still need to visit the tool's own site for details.
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#4
Microsoft Bing
Research
Free
Microsoft's free AI-powered search and answer engine
Pros
Completely free: Search, AI answers and image creation cost nothing.
AI summaries: Gives combined answers for broad questions.
Built-in image creator: Generate images from a prompt in Edge.
Cons
Works best in Edge: Some features are tied to Microsoft Edge.
Default engine needed: Image creation from the address bar requires Bing as your default search.
Varies by market: Feature availability depends on device, region and browser.
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Highlight the web, build a knowledge library and share insights
Pros
Free to use: Listed as a free tool.
Keeps notes together: Highlights collect in one personal library.
Community discovery: See what others are highlighting and reading.
Cons
Limited verified detail: Features and pricing could not be confirmed from the official site.
Social by design: Sharing features may not suit people who want fully private notes.
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Summarize web pages and PDFs right in Chrome
Pros
Works in the browser: Summaries appear without leaving the page.
Handles PDFs: Summarizes documents as well as web pages.
Shareable notes: Turns findings into short notes for stakeholders.
Cons
Chrome only: There is no version listed for other browsers.
Pricing unclear: In-app purchases exist but prices are not shown.
Infrequent updates: The listing shows the last update in September 2024.
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Ask a question and get a sourced answer from the live web
Pros
Answers with sources: Every answer includes citations so you can verify what it says.
Useful free tier: Basic searches with citations cost nothing.
Model choice on paid plans: Pro lets you pick between top AI models for each question.
Cons
Free plan is basic: It offers only basic AI models and very limited Pro Searches.
Max is expensive: The top individual plan costs $200 per month, or $167 per month billed annually.
Usage limits apply: Even paid plans work within usage limits and credit allowances.
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