ChatGPT or Bard: Which One is Better?

Contrary to our expectations, the tech uprising has been kind to humanity, as so far, its benefits have only outnumbered the possible drawbacks. We are spoiled with choices regarding AI tools like ChatGPT or Bard. Their advanced features have allowed us to automate several tasks, thus positively impacting our productivity. However, several businesses and individuals are still skeptical about using AI tools because they either find the functionalities of the tools complicated or fear misinformation. To combat these challenges, one must first understand how the AI tools work and which one they should work with. 

This article will discuss the two AI tools – OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Bard, which have emerged as popular for businesses and professionals. But before we dive into them, let’s discuss why you should even plan to integrate AI tools into your daily work. 

Why Should You Use ChatGPT or Bard For Your Work?

A recent survey revealed that 87% of businesses favor using AI as they believe it takes away the load off generic work from the employees, letting them focus on areas that require human judgment and expertise. Even experts believe that AI tools like ChatGPT or Bard are not yet capable of helping you automate every task but can be great assistants if you know how to use them efficiently. 

For example, after trying both AI tools, ChatGPT is excellent at providing comprehensive summaries of any article, whereas Bard can come in handy for SEO purposes. 

However, it isn’t easy to choose one AI tool because they share similar capabilities. Thus, let’s check them out more to decide if you should use ChatGPT or Bard for your daily work. 

When Should You Choose ChatGPT Over Bard?

We have been using ChatGPT since its launch, and there’s no denying that the AI tool has made our lives easier. From helping summarize content, drafting emails, and creating itineraries, ChatGPT has come through. However, after using the AI tool for over a year, we can safely say that it is better at helping with content generation than research – the area where Bard excels. 

Check out the 4 ways content writers use AI tools to boost their productivity.

Therefore, if you’re into creating content daily, like social media management or content writing, ChatGPT would be an ideal choice for you. But let’s test our claims before deciding which one to choose – ChatGPT or Bard. 

Example 1:

We provided ChatGPT and Bard with the same prompt to compare the results: 

“Imagine yourself as a social media manager of a fashion brand and draft a cold email to the manager of a celebrity whom you want to model for your brand. Ask for details like her availability/dates, charges, etc.”

Here are the results:

It is evident that while both ChatGPT and Bard provided good results, ChatGPT outperformed the latter as it was more detailed and straightforward. 

Now, let’s put Bard’s capabilities to the test.

When Should You Choose Bard Over ChatGPT?

We have mentioned earlier that Google’s Bard is better for research purposes than ChatGPT as it explains every concept using straightforward language and real-life examples. We again experimented to verify our claims and understand if we should use ChatGPT or Bard for our research. 

Example 2:

We provided Bard and ChatGPT with the same prompt to compare the results: 

“Imagine yourself as an economics professor. Now, teach me the concept of game theory in a simple way. Provide some real-world examples of how this would be applied. Also, include a glossary of concepts/vocabulary that I should know related to it.”

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Here are the results:

You can easily deduce from the images that Bard has explained the concept more straightforwardly than ChatGPT. Additionally, the examples it has provided are more relatable than the ones provided by ChatGPT. 

You can refer to the table below to learn about some additional features of the AI tools. 

The only drawback of ChatGPT is that its unique features are available only to paid subscribers. If you’re willing to access ChatGPT4 or the platform’s third-party plugins, you’ll have to pay a minimal fee of $20 monthly. On the other hand, Bard, which is still an experiment, allows you access to all its features without any subscription. 

Final Thoughts 

It is difficult for us to suggest an AI tool – ChatGPT or Bard, as you should choose one that aligns with your needs. If your work is content-centric, then you can consider ChatGPT, but if your work revolves around research and analysis, Bard might be more helpful for you.