The video argues against paying for monthly AI subscriptions, suggesting free, privacy-friendly alternatives that offer similar or superior functionality while avoiding data collection.
Duck AI (ChatGPT Alternative) #
- Functionality: Private conversations with various AI chat models (GPT5 Mini, Llama 4, Claude, etc.) in one interface.
- Features: Instant answers, no login, no upgrade pop-ups.
- Privacy: Does not collect data or save conversations.
- Interface: Simple, no ads, clean search bar.
- Unique Aspect: Ability to switch AI models mid-conversation to compare answers.
- Cost: Free.
GitHub Copilot (Claude Code Alternative) #
- Target Audience: Coders, for building projects and testing.
- Access: Free with a student account.
- Functionality: Professional coding assistance, integrating directly into IDEs (VS Code, Jet Brains, Neo Vim).
- Features: Generates working code (HTML, CSS, JavaScript), predicts next lines, explains errors, helps write cleaner code.
- Privacy: Telemetry can be disabled in settings to protect code and data.
- Cost: Free for students.
Ask Brave (Perplexity Alternative) #
- Functionality: AI-powered search and question answering.
- Features: Summarizes information, provides AI-generated answers, lists all sources for verification.
- Privacy: No paywalls, no data collection.
- Integration: Recommended for current Brave browser users.
- Cost: Free.
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