In this informal YouTube commentary, the speaker presents a tier‑list ranking of a wide range of AI tools as of 2026. Each tool is assigned a tier label (S, A, B, or C) along with brief, opinionated remarks about its performance, use‑cases, or security. The list includes mainstream models (Gemini, ChatGPT 5.5, Claude variants), productivity assistants (Canva AI, Copilot, Replit), knowledge‑consumption tools (NotebookLM, Perplexity, Manus), specialized code‑oriented tools (Claude Code, Lovable), and infrastructure platforms (Groq, Granola, OpenClaw). The speaker highlights a few standout tools—Opus 4.7, Perplexity, and Apex—emphasizing their impressive capabilities or security advantages. The segment ends with a promotional call‑to‑action, inviting viewers to comment for a link to Apex, a CEO‑focused AI suite.
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Gemini. A. In your Gmail, in your calendar. Canva AI. B. Claude Design has obviously kicked its ass. ChatGPT. A. 5.5 is actually really impressive. Weeks from now it could change. Claude. S. Opus 4.7 is fucking impressive. Replit. C. I mean, I just— no. Claude Cowork. Lower end of S tier. It's legit. NotebookLM. A tier. For accelerated consumption of knowledge. Perplexity. It's actually S tier. Perplexity Computer has beat Manus. Manus. Manus is A. Perplexity just came out with a better product. Lovable. B. You can do everything Lovable does in Claude Code. Whisperflow. Middle of B. Groq. Above Canva. Granola. It's A tier. Copilot. B. No. Claude Code. Claude Code builds every other app that you just mentioned. OpenClaw. It's just below Claude. If you know how to set it up and not get hacked. Apex. Apex, the top of the top. It's more secure than OpenClaw. It comes with apps and it's made specifically for CEOs. If you wanna check it out, just comment Apex below and I'll send you a link.
