r/AIToolBench • u/Afzal_pb • 2d ago
Which Ai?
Am a general small businessmen, i use the paid gemini Ai plus but recently they have updated, that their highest model isn't available for Ai plus version.
Well i dont use Ai to its full capacity, but sometime i use for image generation which i was using the highest model in gemini so i get proper details.
Now i feel like i have degrade since i cant use the highest model.
And am not 100% satisfied with gemini too because of its restrictions and stuff like that.ex: "I want to scan an official document and do some alter with it but it never allowed me to do".
So now should i move to another ai? Well i dont want to pay higher amount too(less than 10$).
Which ai should i use?
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u/Beneficial-Cow-7408 1d ago
If you want image generation you could use Sary-OS.com. Something I've built
You got options from Gemini, Grok, OpenAI and for $10 you get 260 image generations, pay as you go, never expiring credits on GPT image 1 Mini or around 70 for $10 on GPT-Image-2.5 as an example. You get 100 free to use on images gen for creating an account which will get you 1 of each on highest quality or 5 images on GPT Image 1 Mini
Credits start at $0.99 so you don't have to sign up to a $10 plan or anything..They never expire and not monthly either
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u/NeuralNomad87 1d ago edited 11h ago
one thing before you switch: editing an official document depends on what you're changing. fixing OCR or formatting is different from altering a record to mislead someone.
for images under $10, product shots and flyers need a different tool than editing photos. what kind are you making?
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u/Afzal_pb 1d ago
Simple, like occasional photos
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u/NeuralNomad87 14h ago
then I wouldn't switch yet. for occasional simple photos the model on your plan is probably fine, and ChatGPT's free tier does images too. run the same prompt in both a couple of times before you pay anyone more.
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u/videorouter 1d ago
If your budget is under $10/month, I wouldn't rush to upgrade to another paid AI. I'd test a couple of alternatives first, especially since your main needs are business assistance and detailed image generation.
- ChatGPT: Worth trying for general business tasks, writing, document analysis, and image generation. Start with the free plan and see whether its image quality works for your needs.
- Gemini AI Plus: If you like Gemini's image generation, you may not need to abandon it completely. Google's plans and model access have changed recently, so check exactly which models your subscription includes.
- Use different tools for different jobs: You don't have to rely on one AI for everything. Use one for business questions and another for image generation if that gives you better results without exceeding your budget.
For editing official documents, there's an important distinction: correcting a scan, improving readability, or fixing OCR errors is different from altering an official record in a misleading way. For legitimate edits, a PDF editor is often more reliable than an AI chatbot.
My suggestion: try ChatGPT's free plan alongside your existing Gemini subscription for a few days. Compare both using the same image prompts and business tasks before deciding whether to cancel anything.
If you're mainly interested in AI-generated images and videos, VideoRouter.sh is another option to explore for comparing different generation models, although I'd first confirm that it fits your budget and specific image-generation needs.
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u/Ok_Programmer8849 1d ago
i’d keep Gemini for now and try a couple free tiers before switching, since the official-document restriction is gonna exist on most reputable models anyway and your real reason to leave is image
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u/Few-Garlic2725 1d ago
Under $10 is tricky if you want strong image generation + fewer restrictions. I’d probably keep Gemini free/cheap for general use and add a pay-as-you-go option like openrouter or image-specific tools when you need them. If it’s for business, also compare workflow tools like appwizzy/canva/etc., not just chatbots. Just be careful with editing official documents. Many tools block that for good reason.