Free Tools

AI

General AI assistant for writing, brainstorming and research.

Best for: Drafting and outlining (always edit and verify).

Free limitations: Free tier has usage limits and older models; paid plan unlocks more.

AI

AI assistant with web context for research.

Best for: Research and writing with current info.

Free limitations: Free tier has rate limits; advanced models require paid plan.

AI

AI assistant strong at long-form drafting and editing.

Best for: Long documents and careful editing.

Free limitations: Free tier has daily message limits.

AI

Search-style AI with cited sources.

Best for: Research with source links.

Free limitations: Free tier limits the number of searches per day.

Video

Free video editor for mobile and desktop.

Best for: Editing Shorts and simple videos.

Free limitations: Some effects and features are Pro-only; free tier is fully usable for basics.

Video

Professional-grade free video editor.

Best for: Advanced editing on computer.

Free limitations: Free version excludes some advanced Studio features; steep learning curve.

Video

Free screen recording and streaming.

Best for: Recording screen tutorials.

Free limitations: Fully free; setup can be technical for beginners.

Design

Drag-and-drop design for thumbnails, posts and branding.

Best for: Thumbnails and social graphics.

Free limitations: Many templates and assets are Pro-only; free tier is limited but usable.

Design

Collaborative interface and layout design.

Best for: Website and UI layouts.

Free limitations: Free tier limits projects per team and history.

Design

Free browser-based image editor (Photoshop-like).

Best for: Image editing without install.

Free limitations: Free with ads; most features available without paying.

Websites

Beginner-friendly website builder.

Best for: First websites with a free tier.

Free limitations: Free tier shows Wix ads and uses a Wix subdomain; custom domain requires paid plan.

Websites

Flexible site and blog builder.

Best for: Blogs and business sites.

Free limitations: Free tier is limited (subdomain, ads); monetization needs paid plan.

Websites

Modern website builder with design control.

Best for: Clean modern sites.

Free limitations: Free tier limited to one site with a Framer subdomain.

Websites

Very simple free websites.

Best for: Basic pages and portfolios.

Free limitations: Fully free but limited design and customization.

Writing

Free writing and collaboration.

Best for: Drafting articles and proposals.

Free limitations: Fully free; requires a Google account.

Writing

Free grammar and clarity checking.

Best for: Editing before delivering.

Free limitations: Free tier covers basic grammar; advanced suggestions are paid.

Writing

Free readability and clarity tool.

Best for: Tightening your writing.

Free limitations: Free on web; desktop app is paid.

Productivity

All-in-one notes, planning and portfolio.

Best for: Organizing projects and content.

Free limitations: Free for personal use; file uploads and collaborators limited.

Productivity

Simple kanban task boards.

Best for: Tracking tasks and proposals.

Free limitations: Free tier limits boards and automation; paid plan adds more.

Productivity

Quick notes and ideas.

Best for: Capturing ideas fast.

Free limitations: Fully free; basic compared to full note apps.

Learning

Free coding curriculum with certifications.

Best for: Learning to code.

Free limitations: Fully free; certifications require completing projects.

Learning

Free foundations in math and computing.

Best for: Building fundamentals.

Free limitations: Fully free; non-profit supported.

Learning

Free tutorials for almost any skill.

Best for: Learning any digital skill.

Free limitations: Free with ads; quality varies by creator.

Learning

University courses you can audit free.

Best for: Structured learning.

Free limitations: Auditing is free; certificates and graded work are paid.