Foundational AI Tools

The core toolkit for building with AI. Start here, master these, then expand based on your needs.

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Claude

Your thoughtful AI assistant. Best for nuanced writing, analysis, and building custom tools.

💡 Pro tip:

Use Projects to save your brand voice and common instructions

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Claude

ChatGPT's indie cousin

Women use it for:

Writing in their voice (not generic AI-speak)
Breaking down complex problems step-by-step
Building custom tools and automations

Start here: Free tier is generous

Level up: Pro at $20/month when you need more

ChatGPT

The Swiss Army knife of AI

Women use it for:

Quick brainstorming and ideation
Learning new concepts explained simply
Creating content outlines and frameworks

Start here: Free version is solid

Level up: Plus at $20/month for GPT-4

Gemini

Google's take on helpful AI

Women use it for:

Analyzing data from Google Workspace
Multi-modal projects with images and text
Research with Google's knowledge base

Start here: Free with Google account

Level up: Advanced at $19.99/month

Midjourney

Visuals that match your vision

Women use it for:

Creating brand visuals without a designer
Mockups for client presentations
Social media content that stands out

Start here: Basic at $10/month

Level up: Standard at $30/month for commercial use

Perplexity

Research that cites its sources

Women use it for:

Market research with real citations
Competitor analysis that's actually current
Learning new skills with verified info

Start here: Free searches daily

Level up: Pro at $20/month for unlimited research

Lovable

Build apps with plain English

Women use it for:

Creating MVPs without coding
Prototyping ideas quickly
Building internal tools for business

Start here: Free to start building

Level up: Starter at $20/month for deployment

v0

Design to code in seconds

Women use it for:

Creating landing pages from sketches
Building UI components instantly
Prototyping design ideas with real code

Start here: Free credits to start

Level up: Premium at $20/month for more generations

Supabase

Database that just works

Women use it for:

Building apps with real databases
User authentication without the headache
Storing and managing business data

Start here: Free tier is very generous

Level up: Pro at $25/month for production

Cursor

Code editor that codes with you

Women use it for:

Building web apps without years of coding
Fixing bugs in real-time with AI help
Learning to code by doing, not studying

Start here: Free for basic use

Level up: Pro at $20/month for unlimited AI

Granola

AI notes for your meetings

Women use it for:

Transcribing client calls automatically
Creating meeting summaries and action items
Building a searchable knowledge base

Start here: Free for 10 meetings/month

Level up: Pro at $10/month for unlimited

Mobbin

Design inspiration that actually helps

Women use it for:

Finding UI patterns that convert
Studying competitor app flows
Building design systems faster

Start here: Free for basic browsing

Level up: Pro at $15/month for full library access

Start with the foundation

These core tools consistently deliver results.
Master these fundamentals before adding complexity.