AI Tools Worth Trying, by What You Want to Do

There are thousands of AI apps, but you only need a few. Here’s a short list grouped by the job you want done. Every tool links to its page in our AI tools directory, with pricing, platforms and alternatives.

Everyday assistant

• ChatGPT: the all-rounder for writing, questions, images and analysis.
• Claude: excellent for long documents, careful writing and coding.
• Gemini: a strong pick if you live in Gmail, Docs and other Google apps.

Tip: a clear, structured prompt gets far better results. Try our free Trình tạo prompt AI.

Research with sources

• Perplexity: searches the web and answers with citations you can check.

Writing and grammar

• Grammarly: fixes grammar and tone wherever you type.
• Jasper: on-brand marketing copy for teams.

Images and design

• Midjourney: striking, artistic images from a prompt.
• Canva: templates plus AI image and text tools for social posts and presentations.

Video and voice

• Descript: edit video and podcasts by editing the transcript.
• ElevenLabs: natural AI voices for narration and dubbing.

Lập trình

• GitHub Copilot and Cursor: AI pair programmers inside your editor. More in AI coding assistants and agents.

How to choose

1. Start with one assistant cho năm general work, and add specialist tools only when you hit a limit.
2. Use the free plan cho năm a week on a real task before paying.
3. Check privacy settings, especially whether your data is used for training, before uploading work documents.

Looking for free, open-source software instead? See Lựa chọn thay thế paid software vs free.