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

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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

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Manus

AI-powered task automation

Women use it for:

  • Automating repetitive browser tasks
  • Web scraping without coding
  • Testing user flows automatically

Start here: Free for basic automation

Level up: Pro at $29/month for advanced features

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Base44

Build apps with AI using plain English

Women use it for:

  • Creating custom apps without coding
  • Building client portals and internal tools
  • Turning ideas into working products in minutes

Start here: Free plan with 25 messages/month

Level up: Pro at $29/month for unlimited builds

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Start with the foundation

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