Bing Chat
What it is: Microsoft's GPT-4 powered chat (now Microsoft Copilot). Free coding assistance with web search capabilities.
What It Does Best
Free GPT-4 access. Same model as ChatGPT Plus but free. Code generation, debugging, explanations at no cost.
Web search integration. Pulls latest documentation and solutions. Not limited by training cutoff date.
Citation sources. Shows where answers come from. Easy to verify and learn more.
Pricing
Free: Unlimited with Microsoft account
When to Use It
✅ Want GPT-4 without paying for ChatGPT Plus
✅ Need answers about new frameworks/libraries
✅ Quick coding questions during browsing
✅ Learning and want to verify sources
When NOT to Use It
❌ Need IDE integration (separate tool)
❌ Want conversation history (limited retention)
❌ Privacy-sensitive code (Microsoft collects data)
Bottom line: Surprisingly useful free alternative to ChatGPT Plus. Not specialized for coding but GPT-4 is GPT-4. Great backup option.