The reference guide to AI tools: 224 entries in 21 categories, compared by our editorial team – updated October 2026.
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- Text & Language
- Text & writingChatGPT, Claude, DeepL WriteClaude Pro / Max, Jasper, Neuroflash10 tools
- TranslationDeepL (Free), Google Translate, ChatGPTDeepL Pro, ChatGPT Plus, Google Cloud Translation10 tools
- Text-to-speech & voice-overElevenLabs (Free), ChatGPT Voice, Fish Audio (Free)ElevenLabs, Murf AI, Speechify Premium10 tools
- Email & communicationGemini in Gmail, Shortwave (Free), Grammarly (Free)Superhuman, Microsoft 365 Copilot (Outlook), Google AI Pro (Gmail)9 tools
- Image, Video & Audio
- Image generationGoogle Gemini (image), ChatGPT (image), Leonardo AIMidjourney, ChatGPT Plus / Pro (image), Google AI Pro (image)12 tools
- Video generationKling AI, Dreamina (Seedance), Hailuo AIGoogle Veo (AI Pro/Ultra), Kling AI, Runway10 tools
- Music & songsElevenLabs Music (Free), Suno, Google Gemini (music)ElevenLabs Music, Suno Pro / Premier, Soundraw10 tools
- Photo editing & retouchingPixelcut, Photoroom (Free), Google Gemini (image editing)Adobe Photoshop, Canva Pro, Photoroom Pro11 tools
- Business & Web
- Website buildersLovable, Bolt.new, v0Lovable Pro, Bolt Pro, Replit Core12 tools
- Logos & corporate designRecraft (Free), Canva (Free), Microsoft DesignerLooka, Brandmark, Canva Pro11 tools
- Presentations & PowerPointGamma, Canva (Free), Presentations.aiGamma Plus/Pro, Beautiful.ai, Plus AI10 tools
- Social media contentCapCut, Canva (Free), Buffer (Free)Canva Pro, Opus Clip Pro, Buffer12 tools
- Productivity & Knowledge
- Research & knowledgePerplexity, Gemini Notebook, Google Gemini (Deep Research)Perplexity Pro/Max, ChatGPT Plus/Pro (Deep Research), Gemini Deep Research (AI Pro)12 tools
- Notes & productivityNotion (Free), Taskade (Free), ClickUp (Free)Notion Business (with Notion AI), ClickUp Brain, Taskade Pro9 tools
- Meetings & transcriptionFathom, Otter.ai (Free), Granola (Free)Fathom Premium/Team, Fireflies Pro/Business, Otter Pro/Business11 tools
- Data analysis & spreadsheetsChatGPT (Free), Claude (Free), Julius AI (Free)ChatGPT Plus (Data Analysis), Claude Pro, Microsoft 365 Copilot (Excel)10 tools
- Learning & educationChatGPT (Study Mode), Gemini Notebook, Duolingo (Free)Duolingo Super/Max, Speak, Quizlet Plus11 tools
- Travel planningMindtrip, Layla, Google Gemini + MapsChatGPT Plus / Pro, Google AI Pro, Perplexity Pro (Comet)10 tools
- Development & Automation
- Coding & developmentGitHub Copilot Free, OpenAI Codex (Free), Google AntigravityClaude (Pro/Max) + Claude Code, Cursor Pro/Ultra, Codex (ChatGPT Plus/Pro)12 tools
- AI agents & automationn8n (Self-hosted), Make (Free), Zapier (Free)Zapier Pro/Team, Make Pro/Teams, n8n Cloud11 tools
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ChatGPTOpenAI
Unlimited text chats with the current GPT model, web search, voice mode, file upload; images and deep research with limits
Writing texts, Brainstorming, Everyday questions, Coding help, Summaries, Images
Free (unlimited text)Free tierOpen - 2
Google GeminiGoogle
Gemini models, image generation, limited Deep Research, integration with Gmail, Docs, Maps & YouTube
Research, Email drafts, Images, Querying documents, Translation
Free (limits)Free tierOpen - 3
ClaudeAnthropic
Current Claude models with usage limit, file analysis, Artifacts (documents/apps), web search
Long-form writing, Document analysis, Coding, Creative writing, Summarising
Free (limit per 5 hrs)Free tierOpen - 4
Microsoft CopilotMicrosoft
GPT-based answers with web search, image generation, deeply integrated into Windows & Edge
Web research, Texts, Images, PC help, Summarising pages
FreeFree tierOpen - 5
PerplexityPerplexity AI
AI search engine with cited sources, follow-up questions, library for research threads
Fact research, News, Product comparisons, Finding sources
Free (3 Pro searches/day)Free tierOpen - 6
DeepSeekDeepSeek
Strong open-weight models (chat & reasoning) without hard limits, excellent at logic and code
Maths & logic, Coding, Texts, Low-cost API base
FreeFree tierOpen
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ChatGPT Plus / ProOpenAI
Higher limits, strongest models & reasoning, agent tasks, projects, Codex; Pro in three tiers (100/200/500 $) almost unlimited
Demanding texts, Deep Research, Video clips, Automated tasks, Data analysis
From 20 $Max 500 $/moOpen - 2
Google AI Pro / UltraGoogle
Gemini Pro models, Veo video generation, Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM), 5 TB storage; Ultra with the highest limits
Research, Videos, Workspace assistance, Note podcasts, Images
From 21,99 €Max 219,99 €/moOpen - 3
Claude Pro / MaxAnthropic
Much higher usage, strongest Claude models, Claude Code (terminal agent), projects & integrations
Complex analyses, Software projects, Long documents, Agent workflows
From 20 $Max 200 $/moOpen - 4
Perplexity Pro / MaxPerplexity AI
Unlimited Pro searches, deep research, Labs (reports & apps), model choice, Perplexity Create
Deep research, Market analyses, Report creation, Agentic browsing
From 20 $Max 200 $/moOpen - 5
Microsoft 365 Premium / M365 CopilotMicrosoft
Copilot in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook & OneNote – Premium for personal use, Microsoft 365 Copilot as the business add-on
Office documents, Emails, Meeting recaps, Spreadsheet analysis, Presentations
From 22 €Max approx. 27 €/user/moOpen
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Create an Instagram Reel from an idea
From concept through script, voice and editing to a finished, subtitled Reel.
Build a working app without coding skills
From idea through UI design and code to a published web app with database.
Validate a business idea and launch your online presence
From market research through branding to a finished website with first content.
Invent a digital product and make it ready to sell
From product idea through content and cover to a sales page – e.g. an e-book or template set.
Produce a podcast episode and repurpose it for social media
From recording through editing and transcript to ready-made clips for Reels and posts.
Create product photos and shop content for an online store
From clean product images through descriptions to finished social ads.
Automations
Workflows that run on their own – each with a free and a premium variant.
All 17 automationsFaceless video pipeline
Short videos for Reels, Shorts and TikTok without your own camera or voice – ideal for anonymous or scalable channels.
Content repurposing: 1 article → ~10 posts
Turn a single piece of content (blog article, video transcript) into many platform-ready social posts automatically. Saves hours and keeps your visibility consistent.
LinkedIn agent: posts, comments & DMs with Claude skills
Eleven free Claude skills write your LinkedIn posts, comments, replies and weekly plan – with a humanizer check. You review and post yourself.
Content idea & hook generator
Never face a blank page again. A steady stream of fresh topics and hooks tailored to your niche – right in a plannable editorial calendar.
Email triage: classify & draft replies
Your inbox sorts itself – important mail first, ready-made reply drafts already waiting. One of the biggest daily time-savers.
Daily inbox assistant
Every morning a short summary of yesterday's important mail – plus a ready to-do list. Instead of reading your inbox: an overview in two minutes.
How we rate
We try every tool ourselves and rank it by output quality, free tier and ease of entry. Prices are guide values as of October 2026 – providers change them often.
Editor: Gabriel Schaffrath. Entries marked “Ad” contain partner links; such providers receive preferential placement within their category.
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