🔹 AI Assistants & Writing

These help with brainstorming, drafting, edits, research, and communication.

• ChatGPT (Free Tier) – AI assistant for writing, planning, research. (Zapier)

• Perplexity – AI search assistant with concise answers and sourced info. (Zapier)

• NotebookLM – A free tool to summarize and organize documents. (Tom’s Guide)

• Copy.ai (Free) – Free AI copywriting tool for blogs, ads, and social content. (retable.io)

• AI Grammar & Editing Tools – Many free editors exist (e.g., Grammarly free tier). (boltic.io)

Creativity Tools (Design, Images & Video)

Perfect for marketing, social media, and presentations.

• DALL·E / Nano Banana / Other Image Gen Tools (Free tiers) – Generate professional visuals with text prompts. (Simplilearn.com)

• Pixlr (Free) – AI-powered photo editor. (Zapier)

• Runway (Free) – AI video generation and editing. (Zapier)

• Lumen5 (Free) – AI video tool for marketing content. (retable.io)

Productivity & Workflow

Tools to automate workflows, manage tasks, and get more done.

• Zapier (Free plan) – Automate tasks between apps (2-step automations). (Zapier)

• Opal (Free AI App Builder) – Build internal tools without coding (free). (Medium)

• AI Scheduling & Task Tools – Many free options (project, calendar, and task management). (Zapier)

Search, Research & Info Tools

Great for professionals doing research or data gathering.

• AI Browsers & Search – Free AI-powered search experiences (e.g., Perplexity Comet). (Zapier)

• Free lists of 100+ Free AI Tools – Full directories to explore tools by category. (Oxford Home Study College)

Developer & Engineering

Free tools to support coding, automation, and technical tasks.

• Replit AI (Free tier) – Build apps quickly without advanced coding. (Tom’s Guide)

• Engineering productivity assistants – Tools like Perplexity and Codeium help engineers free up time. (Simplexity Product Development)

Tips for Using Free Professional Tools

Mix & Match:
None of these single tools will solve everything — combining them often creates powerful workflows (e.g., research → write → design → automate). (Tom’s Guide)

Check Tiers:
“Free” may mean a limited plan — but many free plans are powerful enough for small teams or solo professionals. (Zapier)

Stay Updated:
AI and productivity tools are evolving fast, with new free tools appearing regularly. Lists like those from AIxploria update frequently. (AIxploria)

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