AI Tools That Actually Work
We test dozens of AI tools so you don't have to. Here are the ones worth your time — explained in plain English, no tech degree required.
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Language Models
ChatGPT
The AI assistant most people know. Great for writing, brainstorming, answering questions, and learning new things.
Claude
An AI that's great at following instructions and handling long documents. Perfect for writing and careful analysis.
Gemini
Google's AI that works inside Gmail, Docs, and other Google apps you already use. Great for research and everyday tasks.
Research & Search
Perplexity
A search engine powered by AI that reads websites and gives you answers with sources. Like having a research assistant.
Tavily
A search tool that lets other AI tools look things up online. Best if you're building automated AI workflows.
Image Generation
Midjourney
The best AI for creating beautiful images from text descriptions. Stunning quality for art and creative projects.
DALL-E
OpenAI's image creator built into ChatGPT. Quick and easy for making pictures from text.
Stable Diffusion
Free, open-source image AI you can run on your own computer. Great if you want full control and don't mind getting technical.
Automation
Zapier
Connects your apps together so they can automatically share info and do tasks without you. Like auto-saving email attachments.
Make (formerly Integromat)
A visual tool for building automated workflows between your apps. More powerful than Zapier for complex setups.
Video & Content
Loom
Record your screen and camera to share quick videos. AI turns them into transcripts. Great for explaining things without a meeting.
Synthesia
Create professional-looking videos using AI avatars that speak your script. No camera, no filming, no editing needed.
Writing Assistance
Grammarly
An AI writing helper that fixes your spelling, grammar, and tone in real time. Works in email, documents, and social media.
Productivity
Notion AI
AI built into your notes app that can write, summarize, and brainstorm. Turns messy notes into organized content.
Developer Tools
Copilot (GitHub)
An AI assistant that suggests code as you type. Like autocomplete but for whole lines and functions.
Cursor
A code editor with AI built in from the ground up. It understands your whole project and can write, edit, and fix code for you.
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