How to use the AI Tools Finder
- 1. Pick a taskChoose what you want to do, like coding, slides or transcription, or search by word.
- 2. Star toolsRead what each tool is good for and where it runs, and star the ones to try.
- 3. Get your shortlistDownload your shortlist with links and a checklist for using AI tools safely.
What's listed
The finder lists 37 well-known AI tools across 11 tasks: chat assistants, research and study, coding, writing, images, presentations and design, video, audio and voice, productivity and notes, data and spreadsheets, and running models on your own computer. For each tool you see who makes it, what it's good for, where it runs (web, desktop, editor, API or open source) and a link to its official site.
We deliberately don't show prices or free-plan limits. AI tools change plans often, and an out-of-date price is worse than none. Check the official site before you sign up.
Example
Choose Run AI on my own computer, privately and you get three tools: Ollama, LM Studio and Hugging Face. Star Ollama and LM Studio, then get your shortlist. It shows 2 tools with their links and adds a short checklist: check current plans, read the data policy, follow your college or company rules and verify what the AI tells you. Your stars are saved in this browser, so you can come back later.
Choosing well
- Try two tools on the same real task and compare results, rather than trusting rankings.
- For private documents, prefer tools you can run locally or tools with clear data controls.
- Students can often get education plans; check each tool's site.
- A tool being listed here isn't an endorsement, and we aren't paid by any of them.
Frequently asked questions
How did you pick these tools?
We chose widely known tools that each do a task well, across many categories. It isn't a ranking and it isn't complete.
Why is a tool I use missing?
The list is kept short so it stays useful. Use the search box; if it's not there, it may still be a great tool.
Is the AI tools finder free?
Yes. You can open the AI tools finder and fill in everything without signing up. When you get your shortlist for the first time, we ask once for your name and WhatsApp number; after that it, and every other Uncodemy tool, opens straight away.