Amplify AI - Integrating Intelligence, Preserving Humanity
Why I Cancelled My $200 ChatGPT Account [Claude vs Gemini vs Free Tools That Actually Work]
22 Jun 2025
Hey, AI geeks! It's Ronsley. This is Ep#135 of Amplify Ai - Integrating Intelligence, Preserving Identity presented by Ronsley Vaz.Just cancelled my $200/month ChatGPT Pro account. Before you think I've lost the plot, let me explain why this might be the smartest AI decision I've made this year.Most business founders are throwing money at AI subscriptions without understanding what they actually need. Meanwhile, there are free and cheaper alternatives delivering better results for specific use cases.What you'll discover in this episode:🔥 Why ChatGPT Pro wasn't giving us the results we needed⚡ The exact free tools replacing our expensive subscriptions🎯 How to choose the right AI model for different tasks📱 My secret AI workflow for creating content in minutes💡 The context window problem that's costing you money🚀 Why Gemini beats ChatGPT for long-form content🔧 Replicate.com: The hidden gem for visual content creationThis isn't about being cheap - it's about being strategic. The companies winning with AI aren't using the most expensive tools; they're using the right tools for each specific job.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Why I cancelled my $200 ChatGPT account02:30 - The Midjourney visual content breakthrough05:50 - Replicate.com: Pay-as-you-go AI models explained08:00 - Laura's long-form content challenge solved09:10 - Context window problems with ChatGPT10:30 - The Gemini → Claude workflow for better writing11:30 - My 3-minute video script creation process13:40 - Free ChatGPT vs Pro: What you actually get16:00 - Perplexity's free deep research capabilities17:30 - Building presentations with AI in 5 minutes18:20 - Microsoft Copilot's hidden deep research feature19:30 - ChatGPT customization settings deep dive22:00 - Creating your AI clone for repetitive work24:30 - Stefano's coding breakthrough with Cursor26:00 - The OpenAI profitability reality checkFind out more at:- https://amplifyais.com/academy- https://wearepodcast.com/- https://amplifyais.com/podcastMuch love,Ronsley
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