Beyond ChatGPT: Today’s Top AI Models (and What They’re Best At)

AI has come a long way since ChatGPT hit the scene in 2022, it’s hard to believe that was only three years ago. As we close out 2025, there are now thousands of AI models, each with their own strengths. Some excel at creativity, some at learning, some at business tasks, and some simply make everyday life easier. But with so many out there, it’s easy to feel unsure about which tool to use.

At Voyager, we believe technology should make life simpler. So, we’ve created a straightforward guide to today’s leading AI models - what they do, what they’re best at, and how you can use them at home or in your business.

A quick reminder: avoid entering sensitive information into any AI model unless you’re using a paid, secure account. Your data is one of your most valuable assets.

ChatGPT

Best for creativity, planning & everyday tasks

ChatGPT is the model that sparked today’s AI boom. It’s now smarter, clearer, and better at understanding what you want. With several versions available, you can choose the level of detail or creativity you need in your answers. For example, Deep Research mode. It’s off by default, but when on can allow you to conduct comprehensive searches and receive structured, well-cited responses.

Personal Uses

• Writing emails or messages
• Learning or studying a topic quickly
• Planning meals, workouts, trips, or events
• Creative projects (stories, captions, scripts)

Business Uses

• Drafting blogs, ads, emails, and marketing content
• Summarising or analysing large documents
• Coding help or technical troubleshooting
• Brainstorming ideas, strategies, or workflows

Claude

Best for accuracy, long documents & thoughtful responses

Claude is known for being calm, reliable, and great at handling long or complex information. It’s particularly strong when accuracy matters. Claude is also well-reviewed for its coding ability as it excels in complex problem-solving.

Personal Uses

• Clear explanations for difficult topics
• Help with school or university work
• Summarising long articles or documents

Business Uses

• Research, reports, and professional writing
• Reviewing contracts or lengthy documents
• Customer support assistance
• High-quality content drafting

Google Gemini

Best for multimedia, visuals & Google-powered insights

Gemini works across text, images, video, and audio. It also powers features inside Google Search, making it a strong option for learning, visual tasks, and real-time information.

Personal Uses

• Understanding images or videos (“What’s happening here?”)
• Getting quick answers backed by Google Search
• Simple explanations for homework or complex topics

Business Uses

• Analysing visuals like charts or screenshots
• Creating presentations or training content
• Real-time research support
• Producing visual materials

Perplexity AI

Best for live, sourced answers & deep research

Perplexity blends search engine capabilities with AI reasoning. It pulls from the real-time web and shows its sources, making it excellent for fact-checking and research. Its recent browser tool, Comet, can also complete tasks across your browser, like comparing supermarket prices and even placing orders.

Personal Uses

• Quick, accurate research
• Comparing products before buying
• Keeping up with current news
• Straightforward answers without fluff

Business Uses

• Market research
• Competitor insights
• Collecting detailed information quickly
• Fact-checking reports or content

Grok

Best for trends, online conversation insights & real-time topics

Grok is trained heavily on X (Twitter), making it particularly strong for understanding trends, public conversations, and what’s happening right now. It also has a more relaxed, conversational tone.

Personal Uses

• Following trending topics
• Getting summaries of online conversations
• Real-time updates
• Casual, humorous responses

Business Uses

• Social media insights
• Trend spotting
• Brand sentiment analysis
• Fast reads on public conversations

So, which AI model should you use at a glance?

Final Thoughts

AI is no longer a one-model world. Each tool brings something different, whether you’re learning, creating, researching, or running a business. Choosing the right one is simply about matching the tool to the task.

And one pro tip: try the same prompt across multiple AI models. It’s a great way to spot hallucinations, compare answers, and make sure you’re getting the most accurate information.