ChatGPT is the default general-purpose assistant for drafting, summarising and brainstorming. Broad, fast and well-integrated with other tools.
Best for
All-round drafting and brainstorming.
Pricing
Ongoing free tier available, no trial required. Paid plans start at $20/mo.
Pros
- Broadest general-purpose assistant on this list — drafting, brainstorming, summarizing, and more in one place
- Free tier is genuinely usable, not just a crippled trial
- Deep third-party integration means it's often the default choice other tools plug into
Cons
- Less specialized than purpose-built tools for SEO content, fiction, or academic writing
- Free tier has usage limits and occasional access to a lower-tier model during high demand
Tags
assistantgeneral
Frequently asked questions
Is ChatGPT good enough for professional writing, or do I need a specialized tool?
It handles most general drafting and brainstorming well. For specific needs — SEO-optimized articles, fiction with lorebooks, academic citations — a purpose-built tool usually outperforms it.