AI tools directory
The best AI tools for business, organized.
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General AI assistants
All-rounders for writing, research, and everyday tasks.
- ChatGPTThe most popular AI assistant for writing, brainstorming, research and everyday business tasks. Since 2026-07-23 the macOS and Windows desktop apps add ChatGPT Voice, powered by GPT-Live: you talk through work, start several jobs from one conversation and let Chat, Work and Codex agents keep running in the background. Included on Plus, Pro, Business, Edu and Enterprise.Free plan4.5/5
- ChatGPT dotsListed onlyOpenAI's always-on agents inside ChatGPT, running on GPT-6 Astra with their own cloud computer and browser, reachable in Slack, Microsoft Teams and by voice. Custom Rules set what a dot may do alone. Included with ChatGPT Pro and Business Premium seats, not Plus; Pro excludes the UK, EEA and Switzerland.from $100/mo3.5/5
- ClaudeA thoughtful AI assistant known for high-quality writing, analysis, and long-document work.Free plan4.5/5
- Claude DuetListed onlyAnthropic's proactive, always-on agent app, built around Claude Opus 5.5. It sends a morning brief, watches your connected apps and works on its own cloud computer, but asks before it sends a message, pays, signs or deletes anything. Included with Claude Pro or Max; research preview by waitlist for US subscribers.from $20/mo3.5/5
- GeminiGoogle's AI assistant, deeply integrated with Gmail, Docs, and Workspace.Free plan4/5
- Meta MuseListed onlyMeta's always-on AI agent, powered by Muse Spark and running in its own secure cloud computer that asks before it sends or buys. Since 29 Sep 2026, Muse for Small Business connects Instagram professional analytics, Facebook Pages and Meta ad accounts. Free tier, then $20 or $100 a month. US and Canada only, in limited testing.Free plan3.5/5
Coding AI
Help developers write and ship software faster.
- Claude CodeAn agentic command-line coding tool for building and refactoring software with AI.from $20/mo4.5/5
- ClineListed onlyFree, open-source AI coding agent (VS Code extension) that works with any model provider. ClinePass is its optional $9.99/mo add-on subscription giving 2-5x usage discounts on GLM-5.2, DeepSeek, Kimi and Qwen — you don't need it to use Cline.Free plan3.5/5
- CodexOpenAI's agentic coding tool for building and fixing software from the terminal or editor.Free plan4/5
- Command CodeListed onlyA terminal-based AI coding agent positioned as a low-cost alternative to Cursor and Claude Code, with access to 29+ models. Its differentiator is taste-1, a model that learns your coding style across sessions. No free tier — the cheapest plan is $1/mo.from $1/mo3/5
- CursorAn AI-first code editor that helps developers write and ship software faster.Free plan4.5/5
- GitHub CopilotAI pair programmer built into popular editors and GitHub.Free plan4/5
- JulesListed onlyAn AI assistant that plugs into your code repository and fixes bugs or builds small features on its own — only useful if you or your team write software.Free plan3/5
- Oh My PiA free, open-source terminal coding agent with IDE machinery built in — language server, debugger, and parallel subagents — that runs on whichever model you already pay for.Free plan3/5
- OpenCodeOpen-source AI coding agent that works with any model provider — great paired with OpenRouter.Free plan4/5
- Qwen CloudListed onlyAlibaba's token-based coding subscription (distinct from the general Qwen API) for agent tools like Cursor, Cline, Claude Code and OpenCode. The Standard plan bundles Qwen3.8-Max, Qwen3.7-Max, GLM-5.2 and DeepSeek-V4-Pro under one fixed monthly quota instead of per-request billing.from $6/mo
- ReplitBuild and deploy apps from your browser with an AI agent — no local setup required.Free plan3.5/5
- WarpListed onlyAn AI-native terminal that replaces your shell with an agentic dev environment — command autocomplete, blocks, and multi-agent workflows. Credit-based pricing since a 2026 repricing; bring-your-own-API-key works on every plan including Free.Free plan3.5/5
Automation
Connect your apps and automate repetitive work.
- Grok BotListed onlyxAI's public beta of always-on agents. Each Bot gets its own cloud computer, signs into the tools you already use and finishes multi-step jobs unsupervised, on desktop and iOS. There is no standalone price: since 26 Aug 2026 access is bundled into every SuperGrok tier and every Cursor Pro and Teams plan, so Cursor Pro at $20/mo is the cheapest way in.Not disclosed3/5
- Hermes AgentNous Research's open-source (MIT) agent that runs where you already work — CLI, native desktop app for macOS/Windows/Linux, Telegram, Discord, Slack, WhatsApp, Signal and email. Since the 2026-08-03 Herald release it also does real-time conversational voice with wake words, agent-to-agent handoff and research with citations. Model-agnostic and usage-priced.Free plan3/5
- LindyAI agents that handle email, scheduling, and follow-ups for you.from $29.99/mo3/5
- MakeVisual automation platform — powerful, flexible, and cheaper at scale than many alternatives.Free plan4/5
- n8nSource-available workflow automation you can self-host — strong for technical teams.Free plan4/5
- OpenClawOpen-source, self-hostable computer-use agent — connects to chat apps, browses the web, and runs proactive jobs.Free plan3/5
- ZapierConnect your apps and automate repetitive work without code — now with AI steps.Free plan4/5
Marketing AI
Content and campaigns, faster.
Image & design AI
Generate on-brand visuals and marketing creative.
- CanvaDesign marketing content fast with templates and built-in AI image and copy tools.Free plan4.5/5
- IdeogramAI image generation that's best-in-class at readable text — great for posters, ads, and social graphics.Free plan3.5/5
- Leonardo AIVersatile AI image generation with control and a generous free tier.Free plan3.5/5
- MidjourneyHigh-end AI image generation for striking visuals and concept art.from $10/mo4/5
- RecraftAI design tool that outputs true SVG vectors — the best pick for logos and icons.Free plan4/5
Video AI
Create and edit video without a studio.
- DescriptEdit video and podcasts by editing text — with AI cleanup and clips.Free plan4/5
- HeyGenCreate studio-quality AI avatar videos for marketing and training.Free plan4/5
- Kling AICheap, high-quality generative video (text- and image-to-video) with daily free credits.Free plan3.5/5
- RunwayGenerative video tools for creative teams — text-to-video and editing.Free plan4/5
Voice AI
Lifelike voices, narration, and AI phone agents.
- Bland AIAI phone agents at a flat, predictable per-minute rate — the simplest small-business receptionist.Free plan3.5/5
- CartesiaFast, lifelike AI voices (TTS) and voice agents — cheaper than ElevenLabs with more minutes.Free plan4/5
- ElevenLabsLifelike AI voices for narration, dubbing, and voice agents.Free plan4.5/5
- Retell AIFlexible AI phone-agent builder with broad model choice — true pay-as-you-go.Free plan3.5/5
- VapiBuild AI phone agents that answer and make calls for your business.Free plan3.5/5
Customer support AI
Answer customers faster with AI chat and agents.
Sales AI
Find leads and automate outreach.
CRM AI
Manage your pipeline with AI built in.
Meeting assistants
Record, transcribe, and summarize your calls.
Research AI
Answer questions with cited sources.
- Gemini Notebook ToolkitCapture web pages, AI chats, and YouTube into Google's NotebookLM notebooks, organized before you import. Built by the Dapols team — flagged so you can weigh that.Free plan
- PerplexityAI search that answers questions with cited sources — great for research and competitor analysis.Free plan4/5
Data & analytics AI
Chat with your data to get analysis and charts.
- JuliusChat with your spreadsheets and data to get analysis and charts.Free plan3.5/5
- Manage BankrollPrivate bankroll tracker for poker, sports, trading, and prediction markets — manual entry, live sessions, and AI review of your own numbers. Built by the Dapols team — flagged so you can weigh that.from $10/mo
Document AI
Generate decks, docs, and one-pagers.
Website & app builders
Launch sites and tools with AI assistance.
Internal knowledge
Search and write across your team's workspace.
Model & API platforms
For technical teams building custom AI features.
- DeepSeekVery low-cost frontier-class models. Since 10 Sep 2026 the workhorse is V4.1 Flash on the deepseek-flash API id at $0.15–$0.30 in / $0.60–$1.20 out per 1M (off-peak/peak), with image input and MIT open weights; V4 Pro requests route to V4.1 Flash from 14 Sep 2026.Not disclosed4/5
- GLM (Z.ai)Z.ai's GLM models with a fixed-price coding plan that drops into Claude Code, Cline, and OpenCode.Free plan4/5
- GroqExtremely fast model inference API for latency-sensitive AI features.Free plan3.5/5
- Jev (TypeSafe AI)A decision model, not a chatbot: you send a structured question and get back a typed choice, score or yes/no with a probability your software can act on. Early access and developer-only — it does not chat or generate text, and there is no end-user app.Not disclosed3/5
- Kimi (Moonshot)Moonshot's Kimi models — strong agentic performance, priced per token.Not disclosed3.5/5
- MiniMaxMiniMax models with a $20 coding plan and strong AI video (Hailuo) — a cheap GLM-plan alternative.from $22/mo3.5/5
- OpenAI APIDirect API access to OpenAI's models for building custom AI features.Not disclosed4/5
- OpenRouterOne API to access hundreds of AI models, with transparent pricing and easy switching.Free plan4/5
- Qwen (Alibaba)Alibaba's capable, cheap Qwen models via API — strong value for high-volume work.Free plan3.5/5
- xAI (Grok API)Grok 4.7 at $2/$6 per 1M tokens with a 500K context — frontier-class knowledge work priced below the Claude and GPT flagships. Not the cheapest volume option; xAI reports 38% on Terminal-Bench 4.0, and it spends many reasoning tokens, so cost per task runs above the rate card.Not disclosed3.5/5
Email sending
Sends the receipts and confirmations your website triggers.
- PostmarkNo AISends the emails your website or app triggers, like receipts and password resets. Built for delivery of those messages, not for newsletters.from $15/mo
- ResendNo AISends the emails your website or app triggers, like receipts, sign-in links and booking confirmations. It does one job and does not write anything for you.Free plan
Email newsletters
Send newsletters and campaigns to your list.
Payments
Take card payments and send invoices.
Booking and scheduling
Let customers book a time without emails back and forth.
Forms and surveys
Collect enquiries, sign-ups and feedback.
- JotformBuilds forms, order forms and sign-up sheets with a free plan, and has AI features you can ignore. Handy when a form needs payments or signatures.Free plan
- TallyNo AIBuilds forms and surveys with unlimited forms and responses on the free plan. Good for enquiry forms, sign-ups and feedback.Free plan
Bookkeeping and invoicing
Track income and expenses, and send invoices.
- QuickBooksAccounting software that tracks income, expenses and invoices. It has AI features, but you still check the numbers with your accountant.Free plan
- WaveNo AIFree invoicing and bookkeeping for a small business, with optional card payments. It keeps your books; it does not give tax advice.Free plan
- XeroOnline accounting for small businesses, with bank feeds and invoicing. Paid only, with a trial.from $27/mo
Website stats
See who visits your site and what they read.
Domains and DNS
Point your domain name at your website.
Passwords and security
Keep logins safe and share them safely.