Tool category
Learning & education
AI tutors, flashcards and language learning with personal feedback.
Learning AI explains topics patiently, creates flashcards and quizzes and guides you through any subject as a tutor. Instead of ready-made solutions, the best tools lead you to understanding with questions. For many subjects and languages the free offers are enough; in-depth courses and language practice come with the paid versions.
How do I choose the right tool?
- For most learning questions, the free offers are enough.
- Look for a mode that guides you to understanding rather than just solving.
- For language learning, speaking and pronunciation exercises help.
- Verify important facts to be safe – AI can be wrong.
Best free tools
Permanently usable free tier – try it at no cost.
- 1
ChatGPT (Study Mode)OpenAI
Guided learning with follow-up questions instead of ready answers, explanations at any level
Homework help, Exam preparation, Understanding concepts
Free (limits on tools)Free tierOpen - 2
Gemini NotebookGoogle
Upload lecture notes & books, ask questions, turn them into audio podcasts or quizzes – formerly NotebookLM
Lecture notes, Study podcasts, Flashcard basis
Free (50 sources/notebook)Free tierOpen - 3
Duolingo (Free)Duolingo
Gamified language learning with AI-supported exercises
Vocabulary, Daily practice, Listening comprehension
Free (with ads)Free tierOpen - 4
Quizlet (Free)Quizlet
Flashcards with study modes (daily limits); AI study sets from notes only in Plus
Flashcards, Quizzing, Study games
Free (basic tier)Free tierOpen - 5
Khan AcademyKhan Academy
Complete courses; AI tutor Khanmigo free for teachers
Maths & science, School curriculum, Exercises with feedback
FreeFree tierOpen - 6
KnowunityKnowunity
Study app with AI tutor, shared study notes and flashcards for school and university – basics free
Homework help, Study notes, Exam prep
Free (basic tier)Free tierOpen
Best premium tools
Monthly prices as entry and maximum plan (approximate).
- 1
Duolingo Super/MaxDuolingo
Ad-free; Max with AI video calls (Lily) and role-plays + explanations
Speaking practice, Mistake explanations, Ad-free studying
From approx. 7,50 €Max approx. 30 €/moOpen - 2
SpeakSpeak
AI language tutor with real speaking practice and pronunciation feedback
Learning to speak fluently, Business English, Pronunciation feedback
From approx. 7 $Max approx. 40 $/moOpen - 3
Quizlet PlusQuizlet
AI learning paths, Magic Notes (notes → study set), ad-free
Exam prep, Study sets from scripts, Offline studying
From approx. 3 $Max approx. 8 $/moOpen - 4
Coursera Plus (with Coach)Coursera
Thousands of courses with an AI coach for questions & summaries, certificates
Professional development, Certificate courses, Querying course content
From approx. 33 $Max 59 $/moOpen - 5
Khanmigo (learners)Khan Academy
Socratic AI tutor that guides you to the answer – subscription only with a US billing address, content in English
Maths tutoring, Writing coach, Learning companion
4 $/mosingle plan (US only)Open
Matching guides & automations
Create and sell an online course
From curriculum through lesson content and slides to avatar videos and a sales page.
Learn a language with an AI routine
From a study plan through daily practice with a tutor to vocabulary and pronunciation.
Study effectively for an exam
From summarising the materials through flashcards and a quiz to an AI tutor.