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ChatGPT
The best-known AI chat assistant: ask anything, get a written answer.
Free plan is enough to start
Best for: Emails, essays, captions and cleaner writing.
Notion
Notes, to-do lists and docs in one app, with built-in AI.
Free plan works, with limitsOpen Notion ↗
What it is
Notion is a flexible notes and planning app. You can keep notes, to-do lists, trackers and simple websites in one place, and use Notion AI to draft or summarise pages.
How to start in 5 minutes
- Sign up free at notion.com.
- Pick a template, like a reading list or habit tracker.
- Type / on a page to add a checklist or table.
- Try Notion AI on a page to summarise it.
Is the free plan enough?
Free for notes; AI beyond the trial needs a paid plan.
Free ($0) for individuals organising personal projects. Notion AI is offered as a trial; full AI comes with paid plans.
Source: Notion's own pricing page, checked Nov 2026. Plans change; confirm before you pay.
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