AI Assistants: The Showdown Nobody Asked For (But We Definitely Needed)

Let’s be honest: trying to pick the right AI assistant these days feels like comparing vitamins. They all promise better focus, productivity, and a six-pack. But which one actually works? So we did the thing.

We stacked ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Perplexity, Grok, and Meta AI against each other across 19 real-world tasks—from reasoning and long-form writing to image generation and API access.

Not a vibes-based “review.” A no-fluff, fact-checked matrix that actually shows who’s good at what. So whether you're coding, creating content, automating workflows, or just trying to not get left behind… this’ll save you a few rabbit holes.

TL;DR

• ChatGPT: Swiss Army knife. Great UX, best for daily use. Has plugins, live camera input, and yes—it can move your mouse.

• Gemini: Big flex on multimodal. Strong on visuals, video gen, and playing nice with Google Workspace.

• Claude: Best in class for thinking out loud. Long context windows, solid reasoning, writes like a senior editor who drinks tea.

• Perplexity: The research nerd. Real-time web access, citations, and deep dives galore.

• Grok: Built for X. Fun to use, fast with replies, but don’t expect it to make your deck.

• Meta AI: Up-and-coming. Strong on visuals but still figuring out its place in the grown-up table.

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