AI Use Base is an independent guide to the AI tools that actually save you time. We test, compare and explain tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Cursor and Midjourney, so you can pick the right one for your work and learn how to use it well.
Every guide is written by Truman Larry, a university lecturer in IT and AI, and checked against official sources. Prices and features are dated, so you always know how current the information is.
Start Here: The Best AI Tools in 2026
New to AI tools? Our main guide ranks the 15 best AI tools by use case, from all-round assistants to coding, research, design, video and automation, with free plans and prices for each.
Best AI Tools by Use Case
- Best free AI tools: no-cost tools for chat, research, design and coding
- Best AI writing tools: for blogs, emails, essays, marketing and fiction
- Best AI tools for students: study, research and write smarter
- Best AI coding tools: AI code editors, coding agents and app builders
- Best AI image generators: art, photos, posters and marketing graphics
Step-by-Step AI Guides
- How to use ChatGPT: a complete beginner’s guide
- How to use Gemini: setup, models, features and prompts
- Write a resume with ChatGPT
- Write a cover letter with ChatGPT
- Turn a Word document into slides with AI
- Read and summarize PDFs with AI
- Remove image backgrounds with free AI tools
AI for Teachers
Our complete guide to AI for teachers shows how to plan lessons, create quizzes and save hours of prep time responsibly.
- Create lesson plans with ChatGPT
- ChatGPT prompts for teachers
- AI quiz generators for teachers
- ChatGPT vs Gemini for teachers
AI for Marketing
Our AI for marketing guide covers content, social posts, ad images and research, with practical workflows and prompts.
- ChatGPT prompts for Facebook posts
- Free Midjourney alternatives
- Canva AI vs Microsoft Designer
- ChatGPT vs Claude for writing
Head-to-Head AI Comparisons
- ChatGPT vs Gemini: which AI assistant should you use?
- ChatGPT Plus vs Claude Pro: usage limits and which $20 plan is better
- Is ChatGPT Plus worth it? Free vs Go vs Plus vs Pro compared
- ChatGPT vs Claude Sonnet 5 for coding
- ChatGPT vs Claude for writing
- Canva AI vs Microsoft Designer
Latest AI Guides
- 7 Best Free AI Photo Enhancers in 2026 (Upscale & Restore)
- How to Use Canva AI: Magic Studio Guide (2026)
- Google AI Pro vs Ultra: Which Gemini Plan Is Worth It? (2026)
- How to Use Nano Banana: Gemini Image Editing Guide (2026)
- 40 AI Image Prompts for Photos, Art, Logos & Products (2026)
- ChatGPT Plus vs Pro: Is $100 or $200 a Month Worth It? (2026)
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- Updated regularly: AI tools change fast, so we revisit our guides and correct mistakes quickly.
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