
What's great
Calendly help my scheduling for external meeting (1-1 session, catch-up call). Just share a link, people pick a time, and done. It saves a lot of time and works well with calendars and video tools.
So far, one of the best picks!
What needs improvement
Itās great for scheduling, but it could do more after the meeting is booked. Things like smarter follow-ups or automatic notes would make it even more useful.
vs Alternatives
Calendly is easier to set up, less distracting, and just works in the background. Other tools offer more customization, but Calendly feels faster and more dependable for day-to-day use.
Is the free tier enough for your basic needs?
Yes, indeed.

What's great
Iāve been using Qwen for building a simple code and website generator, and it works really well for fast iterations. Great for prototyping and lightweight generation.
What needs improvement
I need more on the history pages, a section when we can re-edit the input/process/output with easy UX. Basically, better handling of edge cases without extra prompting
vs Alternatives
I choose Qwen because itās fast, lightweight, and great for turning ideas into simple, working code or websites. It was also the first web-based tool I explored for code generation, which made it easy to start prototyping right away.
How accurate is Qwen3 on real coding tasks you tried?
Quite good, but still need some touch-up especially on the logic.
Does Qwen3-Coder reduce PR review time or defects?
In my case, yes.

What's great
Vercel is my go-to platform for deploying every MVP I build and demo to clients. Setup is fast, previews are instant, and I can focus on building instead of infrastructure. It makes shipping and presenting ideas feel effortless.
What needs improvement
Better guidance for optimizing performance without trial and error especially for non-tech users.
vs Alternatives
For MVPs and quick experiments, it really lowers the friction to ship. š
How fast are deployments from Git to production?
Less than 5 mins.
Is the free tier sufficient for small production sites?
Yes, it's more than enough for my case (simple website for businesses).

What's great
Iāve tried a lot of task managers over the years, but Todoist sticks because itās simple, fast, and consistent across devices. Adding tasks takes seconds, the natural language input works really well (ātomorrow at 9amā, āevery Mondayā), and the project + label system is flexible without being overwhelming.
What needs improvement
One area Iād love to see improved is deeper automation or smarter AI suggestions (e.g., auto-prioritizing tasks based on patterns). But even without that, itās a solid daily driver for personal and team productivity.
vs Alternatives
I chose it over tools like Asana because itās lighter and faster to adopt. Todoist focuses on personal and small-team execution without the overhead of complex project structures, making it easier for non-technical users to stick with it long-term.
How reliable is cross-platform sync across devices?
In my experience, it's smooth no issues on sync across devices.
How smooth is onboarding for non-technical team members?
The UI is intuitive, tasks can be added using plain language, and teams can be productive within minutes without training. Most people āget itā just by using it once. So far so good.

What's great
Overall, itās super nice to use. You can literally generate a clean presentation in minutes. Just drop a prompt and it builds the slides, layout, even images. For fast drafting or internal decks, it saves a lot of time.
What needs improvement
A few downsides though:
Customization is pretty limited, so if we need strict brand guidelines, itās a bit tricky.
Sometimes the layout shifts when exporting to PDF/PPT, so final polishing is still needed.
But for quick pitches, internal reviews, or early drafts, itās more than enough. Super helpful when we need speed.
vs Alternatives
I picked Gamma because it just makes slides fast, simple and enough for internal quick sharing session.
Is the browser editor smooth on lower-end machines?
Yes, quite smooth and reliable.

What's great
Iāve been using Trello for almost 4 years for PM work, project management, and community projects, and the simplicity is still its biggest strength. The visual boards make it easy to keep everything organized, and it adapts well to different types of workflows.
What needs improvement
For bigger or more complex projects, Trello can feel a bit limited. More native features for hierarchy, dependencies, and advanced automation would make it even more powerful.
vs Alternatives
Iāve used it for years, and itās consistently reliable for managing projects and staying on track.
Do you need sprint planning or backlog management features?
It really depends on the team size and the complexity of the work. For small teams or community projects, Iāve found that basic boards are enough, you donāt always need full sprint planning or backlog management features. But once the team grows or the project becomes more technical, having proper sprint tools, burndown views, and backlog prioritization definitely makes things smoother and more predictable.

What's great
I use Gemini by Google almost daily, especially for research and structuring the flow of my papers. It helps me organize ideas, clarify concepts, and get quick explanations without breaking my momentum. Whether I'm outlining sections, exploring unfamiliar topics, or refining my writing, Gemini consistently gives clear and useful responses. It also saves me a lot of time Iād normally spend switching between tabs or searching for references.
The interface is simple and responsive, which makes it easy to work with. At this point, itās become one of the tools I naturally reach for in my research workflow.
What needs improvement
Gemini is strong for quick use and everyday clarity, but for detailed research workflows, GPT currently feels more stable and precise. Still, Gemini is improving quickly, and I appreciate how lightweight and easy it is to use.
vs Alternatives
I chose Gemini because itās fast, simple to use, and great for quick research and idea structuring.
How consistent are outputs over repeated runs and prompts?
In my experience, Geminiās output reliability is generally good, but itās not always consistent across repeated runs of the same prompt.
How does Gemini handle outdated or time-sensitive information?
From my experience, Gemini can sometimes struggle with time-sensitive or rapidly changing information. This isnāt unique to Gemini, most LLMs have this limitation, but GPT models tend to be slightly more reliable when dealing with the latest context or breaking updates. Iāve found that Gemini works best when you ask it to verify its assumptions or when you provide specific up-to-date references.

What's great
Users can upload documents or URLs and instantly get a working chatbot. Users can get a working MVP chatbot in minutes, which is exactly what early adopters want. The add API tool also a good features it can integrate with many internal/external systems.

Lastly, I love that the conversations feel natural and relevant, especially for FAQ-type support.
What needs improvement
If this chatbot has many ready to use templates it will be more beneficial for users.
vs Alternatives
AskYura is great if you need a quick way to handle basic support without hiring a big team. You upload your content, and it takes care of the rest.


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