Die besten Tools, wenn du dich nicht entscheiden kannst

Dafür

• +Long-context window (200k+ tokens) handles entire codebases or long documents in one shot
• +Output style is noticeably more careful and less hyperbolic than ChatGPT
• +Strong at code review and structured technical writing

Dagegen

• −Free tier rate-limits aggressively, Pro at $20/mo is the real floor
• −No image generation: pair with a separate tool if you need that

Dafür

• +Inline AI editing (Cmd+K) and chat (Cmd+L) that understand your whole codebase
• +Composer mode lets you describe a multi-file change and the editor stages all of it for review
• +Built on VS Code so every extension you already use just works

Dagegen

• −Pro tier ($20/mo) is the real floor: the free tier rate-limits you within a few hours
• −Quality varies by model: GPT-4 and Claude are great, fallbacks less so when you hit limits

Dafür

• +Keyboard-first everywhere: every action has a shortcut and the command bar is instant
• +Magic-link issue creation from Slack, GitHub, email, and a hotkey overlay
• +Cycles, projects, and roadmaps that work the same way regardless of team size

Dagegen

• −Free tier caps at 250 issues, which a real solo founder hits in a few months
• −No native Gantt or pure calendar view: you live in lists and boards

Dafür

• +Free tier covers almost everything most users need (Pro adds AI, cloud sync, themes)
• +Extension marketplace replaces dozens of small utilities (clipboard manager, snippets, calculator, window manager, more)
• +AI integration in Pro is genuinely useful: an LLM in your launcher with one keystroke

Dagegen

• −Mac only, no Windows or Linux roadmap
• −Pro tier ($96/yr) is reasonable but not free, and unlocks the most exciting features

Dafür

• +Cookie-free out of the box: no consent banner needed under GDPR or PECR
• +Generous pageview ceilings on each plan tier
• +Public dashboards are clean and shareable, useful for content marketing

Dagegen

• −No free tier beyond a 30-day trial
• −Slightly less event/goal flexibility than Plausible at the moment

Dafür

• +One tool replaces three or four, so fewer subscriptions to track
• +Databases are powerful enough for a real client CRM
• +Generous free tier covers most solo use

Dagegen

• −Mobile app feels noticeably slower than the desktop version
• −Easy to over-engineer your own setup and waste a Saturday tweaking it

Dafür

• +No cookies. GDPR/PECR-safe out of the box, no consent banner needed
• +Single-page dashboard that fits everything important above the fold
• +Lightweight script (<1KB) that does not slow your site down

Dagegen

• −Not free (Google Analytics is, even if it is not really)
• −Less depth than GA for paid acquisition or e-commerce funnel work

Dafür

• +Free tier covers 3 channels and 10 scheduled posts per channel
• +Per-channel pricing is honest: pay only for what you use
• +Clean, focused product that does scheduling without trying to be a CRM

Dagegen

• −Per-channel pricing adds up if you post on many platforms ($5/mo each)
• −Analytics are basic compared to dedicated platforms (Sprout Social, Hootsuite)

Dafür

• +Free tier is genuinely usable: thousands of templates, basic editing, brand kit
• +Templates are the killer feature: pick one, swap your copy, export, ship
• +Magic Studio AI features (resize, magic write, background remover) work surprisingly well

Dagegen

• −Output quality plateaus: easy to make "fine" graphics, hard to make distinctive ones
• −Pro at $14.99/mo unlocks the brand kit and most-useful magic features

Dafür

• +Built-in image generation (DALL-E 3) without needing a separate tool
• +Voice mode that genuinely feels like a phone call, useful for hands-free brainstorming
• +Custom GPTs and the GPT Store: thousands of pre-built specialised assistants

Dagegen

• −Default output style is more confident than careful, can be hyperbolic without prompting
• −Plus tier ($20/mo) rate-limits on the best models, Pro at $200/mo is steep

Dafür

• +Genuinely the simplest way to start: write, hit send, you have a newsletter
• +Built-in network: Substack Reader can recommend your work to readers of similar publications
• +No upfront cost, no subscriber tiers, just write

Dagegen

• −Takes 10% of every paid subscription, forever, on top of Stripe fees
• −Limited customisation: every Substack looks like a Substack