A personal tracker for AGI and AI tools, categorized by pricing model and popularity. This list includes fully free tools, freemium/subscription-based ones, and the most widely used tools across categories.
These tools are widely adopted in their respective domains and considered industry standards or rising leaders.
| Name | Type | Description | Link | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT | LLM Assistant | Most used chatbot globally (GPT-3.5/GPT-4-turbo) | https://chat.openai.com | Free + Plus |
| Claude | LLM Assistant | Great reasoning and long context (Claude 3) | https://claude.ai | Free + Pro |
| Perplexity AI | AI Search | Conversational search engine with real-time info | https://www.perplexity.ai | Free + Pro |
| Hugging Face Transformers | LLM Library | Widely used for building with open-source models | https://huggingface.co/transformers | Free |
| GitHub Copilot | Code Assistant | AI-powered coding assistant in GitHub/VS Code | https://github.com/features/copilot | Paid |
| Midjourney | Image Generation | Best-in-class AI for stylized image creation | https://www.midjourney.com | Paid |
| DeepSeek | LLM (Text + Code) | Open-source models gaining major traction | https://www.deepseek.com | Free |
| Ollama | Local LLM Runner | CLI to run LLaMA, Mistral, DeepSeek, etc. locally | https://ollama.com | Free |
| LM Studio | GUI Runner | Desktop app for local LLMs with model hub | https://lmstudio.ai | Free |
| Mistral | Open LLM | High-quality small LLMs (e.g., Mistral-7B, Mixtral) | https://mistral.ai | Free |
These are completely free and open-source or offer full local usability without any cost.
| Name | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|
| GPT4All | Run open-source LLMs locally on CPU/GPU | https://gpt4all.io |
| LM Studio | GUI for running local models easily | https://lmstudio.ai |
| Ollama | Local LLM management via CLI | https://ollama.com |
| Hugging Face Transformers | Library for using pretrained models | https://huggingface.co/transformers |
| DeepSeek | Open-source LLMs and Code AI | https://www.deepseek.com |
| Mistral | Small, efficient, open-weight models | https://mistral.ai |
| OpenChat | Fine-tuned chatbot based on LLaMA | https://huggingface.co/openchat |
| KoboldAI | AI-powered writing & storytelling tool | https://github.com/KoboldAI/KoboldAI-Client |
| OpenAssistant | Community-driven AI chatbot | https://open-assistant.io |
| MyShell | Tools for building AI voice & chatbots | https://www.myshell.ai |
| Jan | Fully private AI assistant that runs locally | https://www.jan.ai |
These offer a free tier with limits or are entirely paid/subscription-based.
| Name | Description | Link | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT | Conversational AI by OpenAI | https://chat.openai.com | Free + Plus |
| Claude | AI assistant with long memory and reasoning | https://claude.ai | Free + Pro |
| Perplexity AI | AI-powered Q&A and web search | https://www.perplexity.ai | Free + Pro |
| Midjourney | AI for generating images | https://www.midjourney.com | Subscription |
| Jasper | AI writing platform for marketers | https://www.jasper.ai | Subscription |
| Copy.ai | Writing assistant for business use | https://www.copy.ai | Freemium |
| GitHub Copilot | Coding assistant in IDEs | https://github.com/features/copilot | Subscription |
| Notion AI | Writing and summarizing tool inside Notion | https://www.notion.so/product/ai | Subscription |
| GrammarlyGO | AI writing enhancements for grammar/style | https://www.grammarly.com/ai | Freemium |
| Writesonic | AI article, blog, and ad generation | https://writesonic.com | Freemium |
- Tools marked as "free" may require download or local setup.
- "Freemium" tools often have limits (e.g., token caps, fewer model options).
- This list is updated manually for personal reference.