Too Many AI Tools? The 1-Minute Framework to Pick the Right One
10/19/2025
Why choosing is hard (and how to fix it)
In the last year, the number of AI tools exploded. Lists got longer. Decisions didn’t get easier. The paradox: more choice, more indecision. You don’t need another mega-directory—you need a fast way to choose.
The 1-Minute Framework (G-B-X-I)
Goal → Budget → eXperience → Integrations. Set these in order, then judge tools against them.
Goal (G): Describe the outcome in plain language.
Budget (B): Free, <$20, $20–$100, $100+.
eXperience (X): Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced.
Integrations (I): Notion, Zapier, Slack, Google Drive (if required).
Three quick examples
Marketing video repurposing — G: 1 webinar → 5 shorts; B: <$20; X: Beginner; I: Drive.
Developer code assistant — G: faster TS refactors; B: $20–$100; X: Advanced; I: VS Code, GitHub.
Freelancer proposals — G: draft from notes; B: Free; X: Intermediate; I: Notion, Gmail.
What to ignore (hype filters)
Shiny features not tied to your goal; vague “AI-powered” claims; hidden pricing; steep setup for beginners; weak export/integrations.
10-minute pilot test
Time-to-first-value; 3 sample tasks; one edge case; export/share; easy iteration. If a tool clears these with your G-B-X-I, ship it. If not, move on.
Want this automated? Take the Rada quiz—tell us your Goal, Budget, eXperience, and Integrations, and we’ll send 2–3 fits.