Here’s Why I Use Both

Summary

• Use ChatGPT to plan big projects, streamline processes, and organize life efficiently.

• Use Perplexity for thorough research, clear reasoning, and finding answers to simple questions.

• Choosing either ChatGPT or Perplexity maximizes strengths such as design and search capabilities.

Although many people choose ChatGPT Plus or Perplexity Pro as their preferred option, I actually think it’s worth using both. Both tools have their own unique strengths, which make them the perfect partner for each other.

How to use ChatGPT Plus

In my opinion, ChatGPT has a more diverse range of offerings than Perplexity Pro. The app does a number of things well, while Perplexity excels in a few niches. Here are some of the main ways I use ChatGPT Plus.

1. Planning My Big Projects

While I am very goal oriented, I sometimes struggle to get my ideas across in an organized manner. ChatGPT has been a great help in allowing me to do this. I mainly use the tool for scheduling and creating projections. Since I am self-employed, this has been very helpful in allowing me to set clear goals and stay motivated in the long run.

ChatGPT is also ideal when I want to refine my processes. I have conversations with the AI ​​throughout my planning and implementation phases, giving me more information to work with. Therefore, it is easier to make more refined suggestions when circumstances change.

2. Organize my life

ChatGPT is also great for organizing other areas of my life, and in my opinion, Custom GPTs are the most underrated feature of ChatGPT. I can use the tool to develop daily routines and plans that help me stay on top of my work, and when I receive the information I need, I can make tweaks based on my personal preferences.

I also like to use ChatGPT to create new programs. Most of the time, these are accurate enough without requiring any additional information from my end. In any case, you need to use specific prompts; this is one of many AI induces tips and tricks that actually work.

3. Conceptualization

I have many random thoughts throughout the day, and I like to use ChatGPT to make sense of abstract ideas. For example, I tried using the tool to create random stories before. You can use Custom GPTs for this, but I also had good results when I just use the tool as it is.

If I have a big dream that I want to achieve, ChatGPT can help make it more meaningful. It is also useful if you have specific goals that you want to achieve, such as New Year’s resolutions, since you can tell them to create a general picture of what you want to happen.

How to use Perplexity

While ChatGPT is more of a jack-of-all-trades, Perplexity is very good at specific niche topics. Here are the main ways I use Perplexity with ChatGPT Plus.

1. Research in depth

Search capabilities are the primary reason because I think a Perplexity Pro subscription is worth the money. I like how good Perplexity is at finding articles based on comprehensive questions and giving clear reasoning with total transparency throughout the process.

The perplexity quickly identifies multiple sources, and then I can do a deeper search using their follow-up questions. It’s also nice to have a quick overview with some initial context.

If needed, I can cross-reference with Google to make sure I cover all the bases. Doing so is one of the best ways that I get the most out of my Perplexity Pro subscription.

Find answers to simple questions

I used to go to Google for answers to simple questions, like finding ways to unclog the kitchen sink. However, I’m becoming more and more frustrated because search results of this type often include videos. Personally, I really like to read the text for simple problems that I want to solve quickly.

While ChatGPT also offers solutions to simple problems, I prefer how Perplexity puts this information. I also think it’s better to get it from multiple sources.

Both

ChatGPT and Perplexity have strengths and weaknesses. While many choose one or the other, I think the best approach is to use both. ChatGPT is best for conceptualization and brainstorming, while Perplexity is best for research. My subscriptions pay for themselves every month.