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The task first.
The tool second.

Understand what a tool is documented to do, what it needs from you, and what you should check. Compare a few sensible candidates before committing.

The categories are editorial starting points, not an exhaustive list of capabilities. A blank category is not a claim that a product lacks a feature. No affiliate links or paid placements are used in this desk.

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OpenAI

ChatGPT

OpenAI documents conversational drafting, file analysis, web search, research, and image generation. Tools depend on the account and settings; this profile is not a complete feature list.

Writing & planningResearch & sourcesImages & design
Inputs, outputs & trial idea
What to prepare
A clear task and appropriate text, files, or images; enable and check the relevant tool.
Documented output
Text drafts, analysis, source-linked research, or generated images, depending on the selected capability.
Our review questions

Check factual claims and citations against the original material.

Confirm account settings and file-handling rules before supplying business information.

Original proposed trial · Not performed

Use a fictional meeting note. Ask for decisions, owners, and open questions, then check that an unassigned task stays unassigned.

Provider documentation reviewed . Not independently tested.

ChatGPT capabilities overview (provider documentation, opens a new tab)

Anthropic

Claude

The reviewed Claude help pages describe web search with source citations and a separate Research feature for multi-step investigation. This profile focuses on research, not the complete product.

Research & sources
Inputs, outputs & trial idea
What to prepare
A focused research question; web search enabled. Research has separate plan requirements.
Documented output
A source-linked answer or research report to examine alongside its references.
Our review questions

Open the cited pages rather than treating a citation as proof.

Check search availability, organization permissions, and usage limits for your account.

Original proposed trial · Not performed

Ask for a comparison of two public technical announcements. Require a source for each claim and an explicit list of facts not established by those sources.

Provider documentation reviewed . Not independently tested.

Enable and use web search (provider documentation, opens a new tab)Use Research on Claude (provider documentation, opens a new tab)

Google

Gemini

Google documents Deep Research using selected sources, an editable research plan, and reports. Its Apps help index also includes image generation and editing. This is a focused starting point, not a full capability matrix.

Research & sourcesImages & design
Inputs, outputs & trial idea
What to prepare
A research question with chosen sources, or an image brief for the relevant image feature.
Documented output
A research report or visual output, depending on the mode you actually select.
Our review questions

Review the research plan and selected sources before starting.

Check account eligibility and limits; do not connect personal mail or files just for a trial.

Original proposed trial · Not performed

Research a public topic with only public sources. Compare the proposed research plan with your question before allowing it to continue.

Provider documentation reviewed . Not independently tested.

Deep Research in Gemini Apps (provider documentation, opens a new tab)Gemini Apps help index (provider documentation, opens a new tab)

Google

Gemini Notebook / NotebookLM

Google describes a source-based research assistant with inline citations and outputs such as study guides, briefings, and audio overviews. The reviewed NotebookLM help address redirected to a page titled Gemini Notebook.

Research & sources
Inputs, outputs & trial idea
What to prepare
A selected source collection, such as approved PDFs, websites, or documents.
Documented output
Source-grounded answers and learning formats to check against that collection.
Our review questions

A source-bounded answer still needs checking for missing or conflicting evidence.

Use the current help page to confirm access and naming; an old product link is not a current feature guarantee.

Original proposed trial · Not performed

Supply two fictional policy excerpts that disagree. Ask the notebook to identify the disagreement and cite both rather than silently choosing one.

Provider documentation reviewed . Not independently tested.

Google notebook research overview (provider documentation, opens a new tab)

Perplexity

Perplexity

Perplexity describes a search-centered assistant that returns conversational answers with citations and links to original sources. Its documentation distinguishes standard and more advanced search features.

Research & sources
Inputs, outputs & trial idea
What to prepare
A question with a clear topic, scope, and timeframe.
Documented output
An answer with linked sources for further reading and verification.
Our review questions

Check whether each linked source actually supports the attached statement.

Confirm the relevant search mode and account limits before starting a longer task.

Original proposed trial · Not performed

Find the official explanation of one tool feature. Follow the cited link and check that the plan, date, and feature match the answer.

Provider documentation reviewed . Not independently tested.

What is Perplexity? (provider documentation, opens a new tab)

Adobe

Adobe Firefly

Adobe describes generation and editing across images, video, and audio, using both Adobe and partner models. The chosen model and workflow matter; the app name alone does not identify how an output was produced.

Images & designVideoVoice & audio
Inputs, outputs & trial idea
What to prepare
An original brief and any reference assets you are authorized to use.
Documented output
Images, clips, or audio through the chosen feature and model.
Our review questions

Check plan, credit use, export options, and the terms applicable to the selected model.

Review visual fidelity and rights before publishing; this directory provides no clearance guarantee.

Original proposed trial · Not performed

Make a simple product-background concept using your own reference asset. Check shape, readable labels, and unwanted changes before considering it usable.

Provider documentation reviewed . Not independently tested.

Adobe Firefly product overview (provider documentation, opens a new tab)

Runway

Runway

Runway documents text-to-video and image-to-video generation in its Gen-4.5 guide. This profile covers that documented workflow; it is not a promise of a finished edited film.

Video
Inputs, outputs & trial idea
What to prepare
A text description, and an authorized starting image when using image-to-video.
Documented output
A generated clip that still needs inspection and any required editing.
Our review questions

Review current model settings, output limits, and credit cost before generating.

Inspect continuity and subject details across frames, not just the first frame.

Original proposed trial · Not performed

Plan one simple movement with a fixed camera. Use a non-sensitive original reference, then inspect whether the subject stays consistent through the clip.

Provider documentation reviewed . Not independently tested.

Creating with Gen-4.5 (provider documentation, opens a new tab)

ElevenLabs

ElevenLabs

ElevenLabs documents text-to-speech, voice selection and voice design. Output options depend on the selected model and product or API workflow.

Voice & audio
Inputs, outputs & trial idea
What to prepare
An original script and a voice you are authorized to use.
Documented output
Spoken audio for listening, revision, and appropriate export.
Our review questions

Listen to names, dates, numbers, pronunciation, and pacing before using the audio.

Check the selected voice permissions and current plan terms; do not imitate or clone a real person without authorization.

Original proposed trial · Not performed

Use a short original script with a product name, a date, and a number. Compare pronunciation and natural pauses without copying a recognizable speaker.

Provider documentation reviewed . Not independently tested.

Text-to-speech documentation (provider documentation, opens a new tab)

n8n

n8n

n8n documents workflows built from triggers, credentials, data processing, and branching logic, with cloud and self-hosted options. It is a workflow builder, not a ready-installed autonomous business service.

Workflow automation
Inputs, outputs & trial idea
What to prepare
A defined process, test data, and carefully scoped connections when you choose to connect services.
Documented output
A configured workflow. Its actual behavior depends on the steps and permissions you build.
Our review questions

Start with manual execution and test data; inspect each destination before activation.

Hosting, credentials, failure handling, and any connected AI service are separate responsibilities.

Original proposed trial · Not performed

Sketch an intake workflow that stops when a required field is missing. Test the branch with fictional records before connecting any real email or payment action.

Provider documentation reviewed . Not independently tested.

Build your first workflow (provider documentation, opens a new tab)Choose how to use n8n (provider documentation, opens a new tab)

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