Info Agent IA
Understand, compare and choose AI and AI agents, from beginner to expert
Info Agent IA helps you work out which AI to use, what an AI agent can really do for you, and what it will cost. Everything is built on dated, sourced public data, free tools and learning paths matched to your level.
Which AI is right for me?
Budget, use, device, privacy, level, language: answer 6 questions and get a reasoned recommendation, two alternatives and a comparison table.
Take the quiz → IntermediateThis week's AI ranking
A composite score calculated every week from public benchmarks, with a documented method. New entries, exits and changes compared with the previous week.
See the ranking →Your path, based on your level
AI news
Every week, the announcements that matter, sourced, with what they change for you.
The most useful tools
- Beginner
Which AI is right for me?
6 questions, a reasoned recommendation.
- Beginner
AI assistants comparison
ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Le Chat… side by side, with combined filters.
- Beginner
Prompt generator
A clear prompt in 5 fields, with 20 starter templates.
- Beginner
Can I trust an agent with this?
8 questions to assess the risk before delegating a task.
- Intermediate
Compare models
2 to 4 models aligned: price, context, capabilities, scores.
- Advanced
Agent cost calculator
The monthly cost of an agent or an API workload, model by model.
Why Info Agent IA?
AI is everywhere, but clear guidance is hard to find. Which assistant should you pick, and is the paid plan worth it? What can an AI agent, a program that chains actions on its own to reach a goal, actually do for you? How much does it cost, and what are you risking when you give it access to your files or inbox? Info Agent IA exists to answer those questions in plain English, without hype and without a sales pitch.
Public data, dated and sourced
Prices, model capabilities, benchmark results (standardized tests that measure how well an AI performs) and the weekly AI ranking all come from identified public sources. Every figure on the site shows where it comes from and when it was collected. When something is uncertain, we say so. You can see exactly how we work on our methodology and sources page.
Free tools that run on your device
Estimate what an agent will cost, count the tokens in a text (the small chunks of words a model reads), check whether a document fits in an AI’s memory, or write a better prompt: our free AI tools run in your browser, with no account and no data sent. If you are not sure where to begin, the “Which AI is right for me?” quiz gives you a recommendation based on your needs.
A path for every level
New to AI? The Start path covers the basics and helps you use an assistant well in everyday life. Already using one? Go further shows you how to compare models, keep costs under control and spot the limits. Want to create your own agents? Build walks you through frameworks, tools and good security habits.
An independent editorial team
No assistant or AI lab pays to be recommended or ranked higher. Our comparisons rely on public criteria, and every article links to a tool or profile so you can check for yourself. We always separate facts, analysis and uncertainty, and we correct our mistakes in public.
The goal is simple: you should leave every page with a clearer decision, whether that means choosing an AI, keeping its cost in check, or knowing what you can safely hand over to an agent.
Frequently asked questions
What is an AI agent?
An AI agent is a program that uses a language model to complete a task in several steps: it plans, uses tools such as web search, spreadsheets or email, and adjusts based on the results. A regular chatbot answers a question; an agent takes action to reach a goal. Agents still make mistakes and need clear limits.
Which AI should I use as a beginner?
It depends on what you want to do: write, summarize, research, code or automate tasks. The “Which AI is right for me?” quiz points you in the right direction in a few questions, and the assistants comparison helps you weigh free and paid plans. Start with one simple, specific use rather than the trendiest tool.
Is the site free?
Yes. Every article, tool, comparison and learning path is free, with no account or sign-up. The tools run in your browser, so nothing you type is sent anywhere, except when you use the contact or error-report form.
Where does your data come from?
We rely on public sources: Models.dev and OpenRouter for model prices and capabilities, Epoch AI for benchmarks, Hugging Face and GitHub for open source, and vendors' official pages for consumer assistants. Every figure shows its source and date. The methodology page explains it all.
How often is the data updated?
Public data is refreshed every week, when the site is rebuilt on Monday. Prices and features of consumer assistants are checked every month on the vendors' official pages, and the check date appears on each profile.
Latest articles

This Week in AI #1: AI and AI agent news from October 15 to 22, 2026
AI news from October 15 to 22, 2026: a research benchmark for agents, new work on agent security, three tool updates and the first edition of our AI ranking.

How much energy does AI use? The official figures, without the hype
AI energy consumption explained: data centers, a single prompt, model training. Figures from the IEA, the US Department of Energy and AI companies, in context.

AI benchmarks explained, and the traps to avoid
AI benchmarks explained: what GPQA, SWE-bench or FrontierMath measure, how to read a model ranking and which traps to avoid, from contamination to noise.

European AI: where does Europe stand against the US and China?
European AI explained: who the players are, how much Europe invests compared with the US and China, where its models rank and what it means for you.

The EU AI Act explained: what Europe's AI law changes for you
The EU AI Act explained simply: risk levels, banned practices, transparency rules, a timeline checked against official sources and what it means for you.

Open source vs proprietary AI: what is the difference for you?
Open source vs proprietary AI: open weights, licences, prices, performance and privacy compared with data from October 22, 2026, plus who should pick which.