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Side-by-side: what they do, what they cost, what Kai actually thinks. Pass up to 4 tools via ?tools=claude,chatgpt,gemini.
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| Tagline | Terminal-based AI pair programmer. Git-aware, model-flexible. | The one that actually gets text in images right. | Grammar check + tone + AI drafting, everywhere you type. |
| Category | Coding | Image | Writing |
| Pricing | Free (open source) + whatever API you use | Free + $8/mo + $20/mo + $60/mo | Free + $12-$15/mo Premium + team plans |
| Best for | Developers who want open-source tooling with full control. | Anything with text — posters, ads, album covers, slide decks. | Non-native English writers, business email, anyone who types a lot. |
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| Kai's verdict | A-tier. The right answer if you want open-source + terminal-native + model-agnostic. | S-tier for text-in-image. Use this for posters, Midjourney for art. | A-tier for non-native English speakers. B-tier if your English is already strong — Claude does better with tone. |
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