Hey everyone! I'm not a developer or anything like that, but I've been exploring AI for brainstorming ideas, tackling complex questions, organizing my thoughts, researching, and generally pushing the limits of what these models can do. What really matters to me is depth, reasoning, and memory—basically, I want an AI that can think alongside me rather than just giving surface-level answers. I've tried out various chat tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, etc. and noticed some start off strong but then downgrade you to a weaker model once you've consumed your free usage. I'm looking for recommendations on which AI provides the most generous free tier without compromising quality or narrowing context down to simpler answers. Moreover, for those using paid subscriptions, do you feel they offer genuine value, or is it more of a luxury than a necessity? It'd be great to hear your insights on options like ChatGPT's free vs Plus, Claude's tiers, Perplexity's handling, or even any other lesser-known platforms that might be doing it well. Thanks!
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You might want to check out Google’s Gemini 2.5 Pro. It offers up to one million free tokens, which should be more than enough for your needs! Even when you run out, you can just start a new chat and get all those tokens back. You can find it in Google Studio AI, and it’s worth trying out!
Is there a mobile app for it like ChatGPT? Using a browser on a phone feels so outdated!