If I had absolutely no money, I’d use these free AI.

List of the best free AI tools in 2026:

If I had absolutely no money, I’d use these free AI.

TL;DR

  • ChatGPT is the best free chatbot, especially when using its native app with 'ChatGPT Work' and the '5.6-Terra-High' model, or the always-free 'Luna-High' model.
  • The free version of ChatGPT offers features comparable to paid versions, including spreadsheet generation via plugins.
  • Other recommended free AI tools include Gamma for presentations, Wispr Flow for dictation, Shortcut AI for Excel, Seedance/Google Vids for videos, Grammarly for grammar, NotebookLM for research, Cursor for coding, ElevenLabs for text-to-speech, Granola for meeting notes, and Canva for designs.
  • For developers, a free tech stack includes Vercel for deployment, GitHub for code storage, Supabase for user sign-ins, and Resend for transactional emails.