Free AI Tools Guide 2026
The no-excuses guide to AI tools you can start using TODAY — without spending a penny.
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ChatGPT
The original AI assistant. Great for drafting, brainstorming, and general queries.
Claude
Best for long-form writing, analysis, and thoughtful responses.
Google Gemini
Tight Google integration. Great for research and Gmail/Docs connection.
Microsoft Copilot
GPT-4 powered with Bing search. Good for real-time info.
Bing Image Creator
DALL-E 3 quality for free. Best free image generator available.
Leonardo.ai
Great for product mockups and consistent styles.
Ideogram
Best for text in images — logos, signs, graphics.
Zapier
Connect apps and automate workflows. The classic choice.
Make (Integromat)
More powerful than Zapier, steeper learning curve.
n8n
Open-source automation. Self-host for unlimited free use.
Otter.ai
AI meeting transcription with speaker identification.
Whisper (OpenAI)
Open-source speech-to-text. Run locally for free.
Canva
Design tool with AI features for graphics and presentations.
Gamma
AI presentation builder. Creates slides from prompts.
Grammarly
Writing assistant for grammar, clarity, and tone.
Hemingway Editor
Makes your writing bold and clear.
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