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Monthly total: $14.99/month plus tools to check

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Recommended stack updated. Monthly total $14.99/month plus tools to check. 3 tools.

  1. Chat assistant

    Mistral Vibe (formerly Le Chat)

    Mistral’s free-to-start AI chat and coding agent

    $14.99/month · listed as Free plan available; Pro about $14.99/mo; Team about $24.99/user/mo; student Pro discount noted; Enterprise contact

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  2. Writing

    HIX AI

    All-in-one AI writer with a free plan

    check price · listed as Free plan available; paid plans from about $4.99-$9.99 (confirm current tier names on pricing page)

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  3. Notes and workspace

    SiYuan

    A privacy-first note and knowledge workspace with built-in AI writing and Q&A

    Free · listed as Free and open source; self-hosting, model or API costs may apply

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