If you're just getting started with AI, you don't need to spend hundreds of dollars every month. This is the exact stack I'd recommend.
ChatGPT Go
Best for everyday AI: writing, brainstorming, coding and image generation.
WorkPPT
Generate presentation decks in minutes, for college, the office, client decks or startup pitches.
Jimdo AI
Create websites without coding. Great for portfolios, businesses and landing pages.
Fish Audio
Generate realistic AI voices for YouTube, podcasts, audiobooks and dubbing.
DaVinci Resolve or CapCut
DaVinci Resolve is a professional editor with a free version. CapCut is simpler, with AI editing built in.
Total cost
Most of these tools have free plans. If you decide to upgrade, you can build an entire AI workflow for around $0–25 a month.
My advice
Don't buy every AI tool you see. Pick one tool for each category and master it. Then move on to the next. That's exactly how I learned AI.
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