Free AI Tool Showdown: Email Writing

By Oscar Diaz

In this series, I'll be going in-depth on all the tests and tools I used to determine precisely which AI tools are best used for each situation. Not only did I take the responses the AI's generated into account, but I also recorded the value proposition of the tool, how much some tools cost compared to others, what they have to offer, and if they are worth your time. The initial findings of this series of articles will only be on FREE AI tools or AI tools that have a free trial WITHOUT a credit card needed or AI tools that offer FREE daily credits. The first topic of the "The AI Tools Showdown" is something we do every day: email writing.

The 6 AI tools I used were:

• ChatGPT ?

• Gemini ?

• Anyword ?

• Writesonic ?

• Rytr ?

• Writer ?

Before we begin, here is what system each AI uses and the cost: ?

• ChatGPT (FREE) = Propriatary LLM ?

• Gemini (FREE) = Propriatary LLM ?

• Anyword (7-day trial, no credit card) = GPT3 + Proprietary Code

• Writesonic (FREE but enhanced features behind a paywall) = Model Agnostic (GPT, Proprietary, Claude, Gemini, Cohere) ?

• Rytr (7-day trial, no credit card) = GPT3 + Proprietary Code

• Writer (14-day trial, no credit card) = Palmyra Proprietary LLM ?

I will also paste each AI's response into a grammar rating tool you may have heard of; Grammarly. This tool grades your writing and also checks the grammar for any mistakes similar to Word. The output from ChatGPT, Gemini, Anyword, Writesonic, Rytr, and Writer will be located at the very end of the blog. With that said, let's dive straight into question 1!

Question 1. Write a cold email in a simple language, write in 2nd person as much as possible, and keep it under 150 words. Please mention: ?

• Sal, technology company owner ?

• Make the first sentence a broad, curiosity inducing hook ?

• "Reaching out for a quick message" ?

• My service is creating AI technology ?

• A few key metrics and benefits from my service ?

• The last sentence is a yes/no question to send more details about similar past work ?

GRAMMAR SCORE (Using Grammarly – General Audience, EMAIL mode, Neutral Formality): ?

• ChatGPT = 85% performance, 0 grammar mistakes ?

• Gemini = 94% performance, 0 grammar mistakes ?

• Anyword = 83% performance, 0 grammar mistakes ?

• Writesonic = 95% performance, 0 grammar mistakes ?

• Rytr = 91% performance, 0 grammar mistakes ?

• Writer = 95% performance, 0 grammar mistakes ?

WINNER: WRITESONIC

Writesonic emerged as the top performer, closely followed by Gemini. Writesonic provided on-the-fly stats as requested, but unlike its competitors, went the extra mile placing additional metrics throughout the body paragraphs. In contrast, a few of the responses would leave the metrics BLANK in order for you to fill in the data; Writesonic went above and beyond here. ?

Anyword, while not quite as strong as the top two, offered a more engaging and personalized writing style. If you were looking for a more personalized email to start with, you might want to consider Anyword here. Rytr, on the other hand, seemed to rely heavily on GPT, often producing output that was nearly identical to the base model, though with slightly improved performance from our Grammarly test.

Writer's performance was hindered by its inability to format the email correctly and its miscalculation of the word count. It's the only AI tool that did not give me a response formatted in the email style, which is very odd. I believe Writer did this because it took the greeting and the sign-off when considering the word count and did not include them.

QUESTION 2. ?EMAIL A REPLY TO: ?

"Hi Sal, ?

Hope you're well. I'm thinking of trying out Programer AI for a project. Do you have any experience with it? ?

I would love to hear your thoughts. ?

Thanks, ?

Oscar." ?

Key points to include: ?

• Very positive experience with this AI programming tool ?

• Generates code efficiently ?

• Would recommend

GRAMMAR SCORE (Using Grammarly – General Audience, EMAIL mode, Neutral Formality): ?

• ChatGPT = 90% performance, 0 grammar mistakes ?

• Gemini = 93% performance, 0 grammar mistakes ?

• Anyword = 88% performance, 0 grammar mistakes ?

• Writesonic = 95% performance, 0 grammar mistakes ?

• Rytr = 92% performance, 0 grammar mistakes ?

• Writer = 95% performance, 0 grammar mistakes ?

WINNER: ANYWORD

Anyword is the winner of the 2nd question with its response that stood out for its human-like and expressive writing style, making it the most impressive tool in this test. Gemini was a close 2nd place with a flawless response that would be a great starting point. The difference between the two is that I wanted to add a bit of personality to Gemini's response before sending the email. Anyword's response could be sent exactly as is and it would be a great response email. ?

Writer improved on its previous performance by providing the correct email format this time, but it felt too robotic. Rytr, on the other hand, struggled to understand the context of the conversation, failing to recognize that the response was from Sal. Ultimately, Rytr's performance could have been better, as it seemed to be a mere copy of GPT once again without any significant improvements.

Writesonic, while producing the most formal and robotic output, demonstrated impressive capabilities in its reply feature. It effectively processed the provided context, suggested additional points, and offered personalization options. Though presented in a somewhat mechanical tone, this level of depth and understanding could serve as a valuable starting point for more complex email responses. But with the prompt being relatively simple, the overblown output was ultimately not as useful as its competitors in this scenario.

Takeaways

So, which AI tool will be crowned the king of email writing? Well, in a shocking twist, I believe the winner was Gemini. Even though Anyword and Writesonic won their specific questions, the value proposition of Gemini is too great. A free, easy-to-use AI tool that provides the best possible results with a simple chat interface is likely what most people would want for daily use. When it comes to writing emails and prompting AI tools to give you the best email writing results, Gemini is currently the best tool on the market.

Here's my final ranking:

1. Gemini
2. Anyword
3. Writesonic
4. ChatGPT
5. Writer
6. Rytr

The next test in my AI Tools showdown will be seeing how these six AI tools fair when it comes to writing articles.

RESPONSES?TO?EACH?QUESTION?WRITTEN?OUT:

QUESTION 1

Chat GPT:

Hi Sal,

Ever wondered how AI could take your technology company to the next level? ?

Reaching out for a quick message. I specialize in developing cutting-edge AI technology designed to streamline operations, increase productivity by up to 40%, and reduce costs by as much as 25%. Our Solutions are tailored to meet your specific needs, ensuring seamless integration and measurable results. ?

Would you be interested in seeing some examples of similar work we've done for other tech companies? ?

Looking forward to hearing from you! ?

Best regards. ?

[Your name]

Gemini:

Hi Sal,

Are you tired of the same old Tech solutions that don't truly fit your business needs? ?

Reaching out for a quick message to see if you'd be interested in learning more about how AI can revolutionize your operations. ?

My team specializes in creating custom AI technology that can boost efficiency produce costs and improve decision making. We've helped companies like yours increase revenue by [X%] and reduce operational costs by [Y%]. ?

Would you be interested in receiving more details about some other projects we've completed?

Anyword:

Hi Sal,

Ever wondered how AI could revolutionize your business operations? Reaching out for a quick message to introduce a service that might just change the game for your tech company. ?

I specialize in creating Cutting Edge AI technology designed to streamline processes and boost productivity. Businesses using our AI Solutions have reported a 30% increase in efficiency and a 25% reduction in operational costs within the first year. Imagine the impact of your bottom line!

Would you be interested in seeing more details about similar success stories from our past clients? ?

Best,

[Your Name]

Writesonic:

Dear Sal,

Ever wondered how AI could transform your technology company? ?

I'm reaching out for a quick message about a game-changing opportunity. Our service specializes in creating cutting-edge AI technology tailored for businesses like yours. ?

By implementing our AI Solutions you can expect. ?

• 30% increase in operational efficiency. ?

• 25% of reduction in costs. ?

• 40% boost in customer satisfaction. ?

Our clients have reported an average Roi of 300% within the first year. Imagine the potential growth for your company with these powerful tools at your disposal. ?

Would you like me to send you more details about similar work we've done for other technology companies? ?

Best regards,

[Your Name]

Rytr:

Hi Sal,

Reaching out for a quick message to share a Progame changing opportunity with you. Imagine streamlining your tech companies operations and boosting productivity effortlessly with AI technology. Our service has helped businesses like yours increase efficiency by 30% and reduce cost by 20%.

Would you be interested in learning more about how AI can revolutionize your business operations? If so, I'd be happy to provide details on our successful AI projects. Let me know if you'd like to explore further.

Best regards,

[Your Name]

Writer:

Did you know that AI could be a game changer for your Tech company's needs? Reaching out for a quick message, Sal. I specialize in creating AI technology that can streamline operations, boost efficiency by 30%, and increase customer satisfaction by 25%. Imagine what that could do for your business. Interested in learning more about similar success stories?

QUESTION 2

ChatGPT:

Hi Oscar,

I hope you're doing well!

I've had a very positive experience with Programer AI. It's an impressive tool that efficiently generates code, often speeding up development time significantly. It's especially useful for quickly prototyping ideas and automating repetitive coding tasks.

I definitely recommend giving it a try for your project. Let me know if you need more insights!

Best,

Sal

Gemini:

Hi Oscar,

I hope this email finds you well.

Yes, I've had a very positive experience using Programer AI. It's a fantastic tool that generates code efficiently and accurately. I found it to be a great asset for my programming projects.

I would definitely recommend giving it a try. You won't be disappointed.

Best,

Sal

Anyword:

Hi Oscar,

I hope you're doing well too! Yes, I've had a very positive experience with Programer AI. It's an impressive tool that generates coefficiently, making project development much smoother. I would definitely recommend giving it a try for your project.

Let me know if you have any other questions!

Best,

Sal

Writesonic:

Dear Oscar,

Thank you for reaching out about Programer AI. I'm glad to share my experience with you.

I've had a very positive experience using Programer AI for various projects. Here are my thoughts:

• It's an excellent AI programming tool that has significantly improved my workflow.

• The code generation is remarkably efficient, saving me considerable time and effort.

• Based on my experience, I would definitely recommend giving it a try for your project.

If you have any specific questions about its features or implementation, feel free to ask. I'd be happy to provide more details.

Best Regards,

Sal

Rytr:

Hi Oscar,

I hope you're doing well. I've had a very positive experience using Programer AI for my projects. This AI programming tool is impressive and how efficiently it generates code, saving time and effort and development tasks. I highly recommend giving it a try for your project. ?

If you'd like more insights or tips on using Programer AI effectively, feel free to reach out. I'm here to help and share my thoughts on integrating this tool into your workflow.

Thanks for considering Programer AI, and best of luck with your project!

Warm Regards,

[Your Name]

Writer:

Hi Oscar,

Hope you're doing well! I've it generates code efficiently and has been a great asset for our projects. I would definitely recommend it.

Would you like more details on how we've used it?

Best, Sal