Free AI Tools
Completely free AI tools across writing, image generation, coding, video, and productivity — no credit card required. 14 tools listed below. For our ranked recommendations, see <a href={"/best/" + cat.slug + "/"}>Best Free AI Tools</a>.
ChatGPT
WritingOpenAI's flagship conversational AI — the most versatile all-round assistant we tested in 2026
Claude
WritingAnthropic's Claude — the best long-form writer with a 200K context window we have tested
DeepSeek
WritingLeading Chinese AI model, exceptional value
Perplexity
ProductivityAI-powered research engine that cites every claim — our go-to for fact-checked answers
Midjourney
ImageThe highest-aesthetic-ceiling AI image generator — v7 raises the bar again
Stable Diffusion
ImageOpen-source, free, local AI image generator
Ideogram
ImageAI image generator best at rendering text in images
Cursor
CodingVS Code fork with built-in GPT-5 — the AI code editor that actually ships features
Windsurf
CodingAI IDE by Codeium, main Cursor competitor
Cline
CodingAutonomous coding agent for VS Code
Sora
VideoOpenAI text-to-video generation model
Runway
VideoAll-in-one AI video creation and editing platform
ElevenLabs
AudioThe most realistic AI voice synthesis and cloning
Suno
AudioAI music generator from text to full songs