{"id":282393,"date":"2026-06-26T06:13:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-26T10:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/26\/forget-gemini-and-chatgpt-5-unique-ai-tools-i-actually-use\/"},"modified":"2026-06-26T08:41:42","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T12:41:42","slug":"forget-gemini-and-chatgpt-5-unique-ai-tools-i-actually-use","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/26\/forget-gemini-and-chatgpt-5-unique-ai-tools-i-actually-use\/","title":{"rendered":"Forget Gemini and ChatGPT: 5 unique AI tools I actually use"},"content":{"rendered":"

Forget Gemini and ChatGPT: 5 unique AI tools I actually use<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/unique-ai-tools-i-use-not-gemini-or-chatgpt-3676432\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Publish Date: 2026-06-26 06:13:00<\/a><\/p>\n

Source Domain: www.androidauthority.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Joe Maring \/ Android Authority<\/p>\n

When you think about AI, what comes to mind? For most of us, it\u2019s chatbots running models like GPT, Gemini Pro, and Opus. I personally use Gemini and Claude, though those are far from the only options out there.<\/p>\n

While chatbots are great general-purpose tools, sometimes you\u2019re looking for something that\u2019s more specialized. With that in mind, let\u2019s take a look at a few AI tools I use regularly and personally recommend.<\/p>\n

Do you use any other AI tools besides chatbots?<\/h3>\n

15 votes<\/p>\n

Yes, I use other AI tools.<\/p>\n

47%<\/p>\n

No, a chatbot is all I really need.<\/p>\n

40%<\/p>\n

I’ve tried to, but ultimately find a chatbot is good enough.<\/p>\n

13%<\/p>\n

Other (Tell us in comments)<\/p>\n

0%<\/p>\n

Google NotebookLM<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n

\"NotebookLM<\/p>\n

Shimul Sood \/ Android Authority<\/p>\n

Beyond my work at Android Authority, I am also working on several other writing projects, including a non-fiction book. When it comes to research and organizing my thoughts, I trust in NotebookLM. While I\u2019ve used a few other similar alternatives, NotebookLM is still the one I use the most overall.<\/p>\n

What I really like about it is that you don\u2019t have to worry about hallucinations, as it only pulls from the data and sources you feed it. This includes PDFs, Google Docs, Slides, website links, and even YouTube videos.<\/p>\n

Another area where NotebookLM shines is its Audio Overviews, which transform your uploaded data into conversational, podcast-style breakdowns. This is an easy way to share your notes and ideas with others, or just to see all your data played out in a very different way that might open up new creative doors for you.<\/p>\n

Not a fan of Gemini? I should also mention OpenNotebook. While I haven\u2019t been using it as long, it is essentially a clone with a few core differences. First, its audio breakdowns are shorter and less comprehensive. It\u2019s also worth noting that OpenNotebook supports many other AI models from Anthropic, OpenAI, and others.<\/p>\n

Midjourney<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n

\"Midjourney<\/p>\n

Edgar Cervantes \/ Android Authority<\/p>\n

While Gemini is certainly capable of basic clips and images, I…<\/p>\n

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