The Best AI Tools by Category
- AI Assistants (Chatbots): ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, DeepSeek, Grok
- Video Generation and Editing: Synthesia, Runway, Filmora, OpusClip
- Image Generation: GPT-4o, Midjourney
- Notetakers and Meeting Assistants: Fathom, Nyota
- Research: Deep Research
- Writing: Rytr, Sudowrite
- Grammar and Writing Improvement: Grammarly, Wordtune
- Search Engines: Perplexity, ChatGPT search
- Social Media Management: Vista Social, FeedHive
- Graphic Design: Canva Magic Studio, Looka
- App Builders & Coding: Bubble, Bolt, Lovable, Cursor, v0
- Project Management: Asana, ClickUp
- Scheduling: Reclaim, Clockwise
- Customer Service: Tidio AI, Hiver
- Recruitment: Textio, CVViZ
- Knowledge Management: Notion AI Q&A, Guru
- Email: Hubspot Email Writer, SaneBox, Shortwave
- Presentations: Gamma, Presentations.ai
- Resume Builders: Teal, Kickresume
- Voice Generation: ElevenLabs, Murf
- Music Generation: Suno, Udio
- Marketing: AdCreative
- Sales: Clay
How I selected the AI software in this list
In this article I list 50 AI tools across 21 different categories. After exploring all the available options in each category, I’ve carefully selected the best tools based on my personal experience. This ensures that the recommendations come from real, practical use, so you can trust that they’re grounded in what actually works.
For each tool, I focus on its best use cases, explaining when and how it can be most useful. I also share what I love about each one, as well as any downsides I’ve encountered during my experience. Additionally, I provide information on the free version and premium pricing plans for each tool.