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4/18/20265 min read

The Best Free AI Tools You Can Use Today

You don't need a subscription to access world-class AI. Here are the best free tools available now.

AI is now more accessible than ever. Many of the most powerful AI tools have generous free tiers — and a few are completely free forever.

Our top picks for free AI tools include ChatGPT, Claude, Codeium, Perplexity, and NotebookLM.

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ChatGPT

Writing AI

Conversational AI by OpenAI

4.1(571)
FreemiumEditor’s Pick
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Claude

Writing AI

Helpful AI assistant by Anthropic

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Perplexity

AI Research Tools

AI answer engine

4.8(518)
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NotebookLM

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Google's AI research notebook

3.8(460)
FreeTrending AI ToolEditor’s Pick