By skyforbes 
I started with ChatGPT. Before that, I was using a variety of software for using AI to make images. Now, I do that, and so much more.
Just one question. Then another.
Before I knew it, I was using it to plan meals, write emails, brainstorm art prompts, and summarize articles I didn’t want to read twice.
But here’s what no one tells you when you’re first starting out: ChatGPT isn’t the only one.
There’s an entire world of free, beginner-friendly AI tools out there — and some of them are surprisingly better for specific tasks.
ChatGPT: Still the Gateway Tool
It’s friendly. It’s easy. It makes learning feel like texting a smart friend who never judges your spelling.
What ChatGPT is great for:
• Explaining things simply
• Helping you write better
• Giving structure to your ideas
✅ Free version is good. Paid version (ChatGPT Plus) unlocks GPT‑4, which is more advanced — but you don’t need it to get started.
