Overview
The transcript reviews and compares three leading AI research tools—Skywork, Manis, and Genspark—across rigorous real-world tests and benchmarks, highlighting Skywork's superior performance, usability, transparency, and cost-effectiveness.
AI Research Tools Compared
- Skywork, Manis, and Genspark were tested for producing research reports and replacing real analysts.
- Most AI tools provide basic, unformatted text with questionable sourcing.
- Credible sources and traceability are highlighted as crucial for students, businesses, and content creators.
Benchmark Performance & Comparisons
- Skywork scored 92.5% on GAIA level one tasks, beating Manis (86.5%) and OpenAI's deep research (74.3%).
- On level two GAIA tasks, Skywork achieved 83.7% vs. OpenAI’s 69.1%.
- For simple QA, Skywork reached 94.5% accuracy, surpassing previous leaders.
- On level three GAIA tasks, Skywork tied with Manis at 57.7%, both ahead of OpenAI.
Detailed Test Results
- Environmental Technology Research:
- Genspark crashed, delivered incomplete content.
- Manis showed sources but lacked depth (2,465 words).
- Skywork used 65 sources, included graphs, professional formatting, and expert-level writing.
- Business Report on EV Battery Recycling:
- Genspark output was plain, mostly text.
- Manis included tables and bullet points, making it somewhat usable.
- Skywork provided a detailed, structured report with interactive elements and strong comparability to industry consultants.
- Technical User Manual for Hydroponic Farming:
- All tools performed well; Genspark showed improvement.
- Skywork delivered a comprehensive, source-embedded guide.
- Manis was usable but less detailed.
Key Features of Skywork
- Report customization by type (market research, business, academic, etc.).
- Embedded, clickable sources for full traceability.
- Clean, user-friendly interface with minimal manual formatting needed.
- Additional outputs include presentation slides, spreadsheets, webpages, and adaptable scripts.
- Knowledge base feature allows integrating user-uploaded data into research.
Cost & Accessibility
- Skywork is 60% cheaper than OpenAI’s deep research tool.
- Free to start, with initial credits provided for new users and referral bonuses.
- No credit card required for trial.
User Experience & Recommendations
- Skywork’s outputs are presentation-ready, well-cited, and human-like in tone.
- It saves significant time, making it suitable for students, professionals, and businesses.
- Other tools (Genspark, Manis) are functional, but Skywork excels in depth, clarity, and reliability.
Decisions
- Skywork is recommended as the top AI research tool for professional-quality reports and analysis.
Action Items
- TBD – Users: Sign up for Skywork using the provided link to access free credits and test the platform.
- TBD – Users: Comment feedback and use cases for Skywork to inform future improvements.