I paid for Perplexity, Claude, and NotebookLM, and only one was worth keeping
The article discusses the author's experience with three AI tools: Perplexity, Claude, and NotebookLM. After trying all three, the author concluded that only one was worth keeping. The piece highlights the challenges of managing multiple AI subscriptions and the importance of selecting tools that truly add value.
- ▪The author subscribed to three AI tools: Perplexity, Claude, and NotebookLM.
- ▪Perplexity Pro offers features like unlimited searches and access to larger models, but the author found it redundant compared to existing free tools.
- ▪The article emphasizes the need to choose AI tools wisely due to their subscription costs.
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