Which AI should I use? We pick one for each job.

How it works

1. Pick a job, like writing an email or making an image.
2. Get one pick plus a runner-up, with who it's for.
3. See the real cost: the price, what the free plan covers, and a 5-minute way to try it.

Picks are based on published info (official pricing pages and help docs), checked October 14, 2026. When we test something hands-on, we'll say so.

Our current picks

Quick answers

What is the best free AI for writing emails?

Our pick is Claude. Its free plan writes clear email drafts and can read long documents, with usage limits that reset on a rolling 5-hour window. Runner-up: ChatGPT, whose free plan offers unlimited text chats within fair-use rules. Based on published info, checked October 14, 2026.

What is the best free AI for making images?

Our pick is Google Gemini. Image creation and editing is part of its free plan with a Google account. Limits refresh every 5 hours up to a weekly cap. Runner-up: Adobe Firefly. Based on published info, checked October 14, 2026.

What is the best free AI for making slides?

Our pick is Gamma. Paste in notes and it drafts a designed presentation you can export to PowerPoint, PDF, PNG, or Google Slides. The free plan gives 400 one-time credits that don't refill. Runner-up: Canva. Based on published info, checked October 14, 2026.

What is the best AI for building an app without coding?

Our pick is Lovable. You describe the app in plain words, it writes the code and hosts it, and you own the code. The free plan gives 5 build credits a day (up to 30 a month). Runner-up: Bolt. Based on published info, checked October 14, 2026.