Khaberni - While AI-powered chatbots like "ChatGPT," "Gemini," and "Cloud" are the default choice for many, there are numerous other options that may better suit specific tasks.
These alternatives might be limited, specialized, or even rely on AI models developed by "OpenAI" or "Google," but their focus on particular tasks makes it easier for users to understand how they can improve their everyday lives in 2026.
You might not have heard of some - or even all - of these AI tools, but they all could become your new favorite assistant in 2026, according to a report by the technology news site "TechRadar," which was reviewed by "Arabiya Business."
1- "Goblin Tools"
"Goblin Tools" is a great tool at any time, especially when you find it hard to focus. This platform is specifically designed for people with special needs, but it is useful for anyone feeling overwhelmed.
"Goblin Tools" uses artificial intelligence to break tasks into smaller activities. It can transform vague goals into actionable steps and also helps in rephrasing messages to better match the tone you wish to use, providing an objective way to estimate the actual time a task will take.
The genius of "Goblin Tools" lies in its adaptability to any mental state you have, modeling empathy without excess emotion, which is wonderful when stress hampers productivity.
While "Goblin Tools" is a free service, there might be a cost if used extensively. However, most users will not reach this limit; nevertheless, they accept donations.
2- "Aesty"
"Aesty" is an AI-powered fashion tool that lets you see how clothes look on your face and body shape through pictures and descriptions of your wardrobe.
It doesn’t stop there; it designs complete outfits tailored for you and your plans. What sets it apart from similar tools for virtually showcasing fashion, like those offered by "Gemini," is its visual intuition.
The AI applies the logic of outfit-coordination based on what you actually have in front of you. "Aesty's" suggestions are based on what you already own and how the clothes actually fit together.
This tool can even analyze a selfie and suggest makeup or colors that suit your natural skin tones. This app is free, but you may need to pay a subscription to access the planning features and recommendations.
3- "Pine"
"Pine" acts like a smart friend you can turn to in financial troubles, bold enough to stand up for you to help you save money.
This AI will email or call to cancel your Netflix subscription or negotiate a lower internet bill. It can even resume a declined health insurance claim by gathering documents and contacting doctors and insurance companies, and following up until the matter is resolved.
This tool relies on an AI model that operates this assistant completely autonomously. While "ChatGPT" can suggest a complaint draft or simulate a phone call, and "Gemini" can call some stores to check their stock, "Pine" handles tougher tasks, including canceling your gym membership.
"Pine" operates on a usage-based pricing system, and new users are accepted via a waiting list.
4- "Papago"
"Papago" is a translation app adept at analyzing complex meanings, especially with Korean and other languages.
While Google Translate is good in many cases, and "ChatGPT" has some multilingual capabilities, it is known that popular chatbots sometimes err in understanding the tone, colloquial language, or the precise cultural context.
But "Papago" distinguishes between informal and formal Japanese phrases, understanding the multiple meanings that might be lost in literal translation from Korean to English.
The app focuses on clarity rather than elaboration, which is good when explaining foreign words with complex implied meanings to someone who does not speak the language.
5- "ChefGPT"
ChefGPT excels at handling real cooking constraints, dealing with what is in the fridge, your fatigue, and the actual time available.
"ChefGPT" is designed to align with realistic ingredients, actual cooking methods, and regional cuisines, with filters that keep the suggestions realistic.
One of its standout features is the ability to upload images; you can upload a picture of a ready-made dish to get a potential recipe, or show a picture of random ingredients in your fridge to get a meal plan that won't leave you frustrated.
The application relies on cooking databases, analyzes flavors, and generates instructions with realistic timing. "ChatGPT" might be able to perform some of these tasks, but "ChefGPT" operates so smoothly it makes "ChatGPT" or "Gemini" seem complicated and slow when trying to do the same.
There is a free version of "ChefGPT," and there are also paid packages that provide more organization and control.
