I Used Claude Free for 3 Months Instead of ChatGPT and Gemini — Here’s What Happened

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I launched and grew NivaaLabs on Claude’s free tier for 3 months. I also used ChatGPT and Gemini. Here’s the honest, task-by-task breakdown of what each AI actually does well — and which one I’d recommend for someone building something real on a $0 budget.

Best AI Coding Tools 2026: Every Major Tool Ranked — Cursor, Claude Code, Copilot, Windsurf & More

gpt-5.5 review: openai’s smartest model yet — agentic coding, computer use & more (april 2026)

85% of developers now use AI coding tools daily. AI writes 46% of all new code. The market has 10+ serious tools and most developers end up using two or three. Here’s how every major AI coding tool in 2026 ranks — with real benchmark data, honest pricing, and a verdict for every workflow type.