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Ryan Kane

Ryan Kane is a writer and marketer based in Mérida, Mexico. He writes about SaaS, AI, and marketing while building fun Internet side projects. Learn more: ryankane.co

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Claude 4.6: What you need to know about Anthropic's AI models and chatbot

Claude brings a sorely needed focus on AI safety to an increasingly crowded marketplace of LLMs. Here's why it matters.

By Ryan Kane

8 min read

App comparisons

Pipedrive vs. monday: Which is best for you? [2026]

I've tested Pipedrive and monday's CRM and project features to gauge their relative strengths. In this comparison, I'll walk you through what I discovered so you can choose the right app for your team.

By Ryan Kane

14 min read

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App comparisons

ActiveCampaign vs. Mailchimp: Which should you use? [2026]

If you're looking for a Mailchimp alternative, ActiveCampaign is like Mailchimp's more advanced, less interesting cousin. Here's a comparison.

By Ryan Kane

13 min read

App comparisons

HubSpot vs. Mailchimp: Which marketing tool is right for you? [2026]

We tested HubSpot and Mailchimp's marketing features to see how they stack up. Here's what we learned.

By Ryan Kane

12 min read


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