The Startup Ideas Podcast
I Ranked EVERY AI Tool Overrated or Underrated (Claude Code, Bolt, n8n, ManusAI, etc)
14 Jul 2025
Join me as I chat with Ras Mic to discuss the current landscape of AI development tools, evaluating each as overrated or underrated based on their potential impact for both technical and non-technical users. We particularly highlight Claude Code as "extremely underrated" and discuss how tools like Devin and CodeRabbit are changing development workflows. The conversation also addresses my controversial viral tweet about building profitable SaaS businesses with AI tools. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:32 - n8n 06:35 - LindyAI 07:31 - Claude Code 12:09 - Devin/Code Rabbit 19:56 - Bolt/Lovable/Tempo 23:12 - Figma Make/Hostinger/Airtable 27:25 - ManusAI 30:10 - VAPI 31:08 - MCP 35:46 - Vibe Coding Profitable SaaS 51:11 - GitHub Key Points: • Ras Mic and I evaluate various AI tools as "overrated" or "underrated," including n8n, String, Claude Code, Devon, and CodeRabbit • They discuss the potential of MCP (Multi-Context Protocol) and its impact on non-technical users • They analyze Greg's viral tweet about building a $50K/month SaaS business using AI tools • Ras Mic provides a simple GitHub crash course explaining branching and workflow best practices Get Your Complete Financial OS at https://www.brex.com/sip LCA helps Fortune 500s and fast-growing startups build their future - from Warner Music to Fortnite to Dropbox. We turn 'what if' into reality with AI, apps, and next-gen products https://latecheckout.agency/ Boringmarketing - Vibe Marketing for Companies: http://boringmarketing.com/ The Vibe Marketer - Join the Community and Learn: http://thevibemarketer.com/ Startup Empire - a membership for builders who want to build cash-flowing businesses https://www.skool.com/startupempire/about FIND ME ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/ FIND MIC ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://x.com/rasmickyy Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@rasmic
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