1. Grammarly
Although Grammarly is a great tool for writers, you don't need to be an expert to take advantage of its benefits. The free version of Grammarly will detect spelling and grammar errors in your essays, emails, and social media posts.
You can copy and paste your text into the Grammarly web application, but integrating it with your browser is more efficient. Once you've done this, you can receive real-time suggestions while you're writing.
2. Claude
Claude is a great alternative to ChatGPT , and with the free version, you get access to its Sonnet model. Claude can solve mathematical equations, write papers, and even generate code. You can change Claude's writing style from Normal to Explanatory, Concise , or Formal.
When using Claude, you have access to visual aids that can better explain concepts, equations, and theories when needed. Besides requesting the software to generate various questions within the application, you have the option to upload images if necessary.
3. Adobe Firefly
Adobe Firefly is one of the most realistic AI photo editors and is especially great for portraits. The Adobe Firefly app is extremely easy to use, and even the most basic operations can produce excellent results.
In addition to producing images that look like photographs, Firefly can also create artistic illustrations. Many people say it's not as good as the GPT-4o (formerly DALL-E) in this regard – but it's still a pretty good option.
4. Zapier
Are you tired of spending hours on manual tasks at work or school? If so, Zapier might be what you're looking for. This tool integrates with over 7,000 applications, including Google Drive, Notion, Outlook, and Gmail. It's one of the best email productivity tools and can help you in other areas of your life as well.
In addition to creating your own automations from scratch, Zapier also has an AI tool where you can add reminders. Doing so eliminates much of the manual work. Even with the free plan, you can create unlimited Zaps and access AI add-ons.
5. LanguaTalk
LanguaTalk app for iOS
You'll find several AI-powered language learning apps, and LanguaTalk is one of the best you can use for free. Essentially, it works like ChatGPT but is specifically designed for learning a new language.
With LanguaTalk, you can type and chat with an AI character. You can choose the difficulty level based on your current skill. At an advanced level, you can choose to chat using various slang terms. The speaker will speak at a more natural pace, making it easier for you to communicate with native speakers. If needed, you can slow down the speech.
6. Nerd AI
Nerd AI is a simple AI tool that you can use to solve many problems and answer your questions. For example, you can calculate mean and median statistics – in addition to solving trigonometry and many other mathematical problems.
You can use Nerd AI for history, language, and several other school-related topics. The app also has a built-in calculator, and you can translate entire texts using a dedicated tool. Additionally, there's an option to summarize books.
7. Removebg
Need to quickly remove the background from one of your images? No problem. Removebg is an easy-to-use editor that lets you do just that. You don't need to register an account. Instead, simply upload your image. In seconds, the software will remove the background.
For a free editor, the results are quite good. However, the software sometimes struggles with details that look similar (like grass and feathers). After removing the background, you can replace it with something else if you want.
8. Leonardo.ai
Leonardo.ai is a simple art generator that competes with software like DALL-E. To create an image, you simply enter a prompt explaining what you want. You can choose from one to four images; each image you create costs 10 credits. You can also choose your desired aspect ratio for your image.
With Leonardo.ai's free plan, you get 150 credits per day. Unless you want to create hundreds of photos every day, you'll probably find this limit more than enough. When creating your artwork, you can choose your preferred style, such as anime, watercolor, and pre-made photos.