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Not a list of tools, but a framework to evaluate any AI tool — task fit, cost, privacy, integration.
ไม่ใช่บอกว่าใช้ tool อะไร แต่สอนวิธีประเมิน tool อย่างเป็นระบบ — วัดจาก task fit, cost, privacy, และ integration
Before adopting any AI tool, score it 1-5 on each:
| Criteria | Question | What to Check |
|---|---|---|
| Task Fit | Does it actually do what I need? | Test with YOUR real tasks, not demos |
| Cost | What's the true total cost? | Free tier limits, usage caps, per-token pricing |
| Privacy | What happens to my data? | Data retention policy, training on your data opt-out |
| Integration | Does it fit my existing workflow? | API, exports, file formats, team sharing |
Score ≥16: adopt. Score 12-15: try free tier first. Score <12: skip.
| Tool | Free Tier | Best For | Thai Support |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claude | Yes (limited) | Long documents, analysis, coding | Good |
| ChatGPT | Yes (limited) | General writing, brainstorming | Good |
| Google Gemini | Yes (limited) | Image generation, Google integration | Excellent |
| Microsoft Copilot | Yes (with limits) | Office documents, enterprise | Good |
| Tool | Free Tier | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Perplexity | Yes | Current information with sources |
| Google AI Overview | Yes | Quick factual answers |
| NotebookLM | Yes | Upload your own docs, AI tutor |
| Tool | Free Tier | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Gemini (Imagen) | Yes | Photorealistic images, Thai text in images |
| ChatGPT (DALL-E) | Yes (limited) | Creative illustrations |
| Midjourney | No ($10/mo) | Artistic, high-quality images |
| Canva AI | Yes | Social media graphics, presentations |
| Tool | Free Tier | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Claude Cowork | Pro plan required | Multi-step file tasks, scheduled work |
| Microsoft Copilot | Yes (with limits) | Office automation |
| Google Workspace AI | Yes (with limits) | Gmail, Docs, Sheets integration |
| Tool | Free Tier | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Claude Code | API pricing | Full-stack development, code review |
| GitHub Copilot | Free for students | In-editor code suggestions |
| Cursor | Yes (limited) | AI-first code editor |
Repeat for different tasks. You'll find different tools win for different tasks — that's normal.
Don't adopt tools because everyone else is. Evaluate systematically: does it fit YOUR tasks, is it worth the cost, is your data safe, and does it fit your workflow? The best tool is the one you actually use consistently.
