Describe the task.
Get the tools worth trying.
A hand-checked directory of 112 AI tools for coursework and early-career work. Real pricing, no affiliate links.
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13 categories,
112 tools.
Everything is sorted by what it's actually good for — not by who paid to be near the top.
All 112 tools.
Filter by category and by what it costs, then open anything that looks right.
The catalog is rendered in the browser, so this page needs JavaScript to list or search anything. There is still no account and nothing to install — the whole catalog is one JSON file, and you can read it directly in the repository.
No tools match these filters.
Reasonable questions.
Is ToolMatch free?
Yes. It's a personal project rather than a business — no account, no paywall, nothing to cancel.
How does a tool get listed?
By hand, one at a time. The test is whether someone with no budget and no prior setup can get something useful out of it, which is why 97 of the 112 have a real free tier.
Do the listed tools pay you?
No. There are no affiliate links, no sponsored slots, and no way to buy a better position. Ordering is based on fit alone.
How current is the pricing?
Every listing was re-checked on or after 3 September 2026, and each card carries its own date. Treat anything much older than that as a starting point and confirm on the tool's own site before you commit.
Why only 112 tools?
Because a list of five hundred is a search problem, not an answer. A short list you can act on is the whole point.
Can I suggest something?
Please do. Issues and pull requests on the ToolMatch repository are the fastest route, especially if you've spotted a price that's gone stale.