ChatGPT (GPT-5.6)
The all-rounder, now in the GPT-5.6 generation. Versatile, with image generation and its own reasoning mode.
AI tools: the overview
Find the right tool for your needs.
The good news: you don’t need programming skills. Most tools are as intuitive as a Google search – just much more powerful.
AI tools are developing fast. What was new yesterday is standard today. We help you keep track.
The big three – and more (as of August 2026)
Claude (Sonnet 5)
The code champion. Still leading for software development, agents and long documents.
Gemini (3.1 Pro)
The research pro. Deep Research, a very large context and deep Google integration.
More tools
Specialised tools for image generation, programming, research, marketing and translation.
Which tool for which purpose?
| Use case | Recommendation | Note |
|---|---|---|
| General texts | ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini | All three at top level, a matter of taste |
| Writing code | Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf | Claude Code is still regarded as state of the art for autonomous coding |
| Long documents | Claude or Gemini | Both with a very large context window, for whole contracts or books in one go |
| Current information | Perplexity, ChatGPT Search or Gemini | All three with live internet access. Claude can also search the web when web search is switched on |
| Creating images | Flux, Ideogram, Midjourney or GPT-4o Image | Depending on the style and purpose you want |
| Translations | DeepL or Claude | DeepL for speed, Claude for context-aware fine work |
Selected specialist tools
Image generation
Flux / SDXL
Local image generation, free and high quality. Midjourney for premium quality.
Programming
Claude Code
Autonomous coding with a huge context. Also: Cursor, Windsurf, GitHub Copilot.
AI assistant
Anthropic Claude
Versatile AI assistant with a very long context.
Transcription
Whisper / Groq
Local or cloud transcription, open source and fast.
Research
Perplexity
AI search engine with source citations and live internet access.
Translation
DeepL
Very good AI translation for European languages.
Not sure which tool?
In our workshops we show how you can actually use the different AI tools in everyday work, not just in the demo.