27/09/2025
Exploring Generative AI can feel overwhelming with so many tools out there, so I’m sharing a quick list of the ones I find genuinely useful.
ChatGPT – Reasoning, learning, code writing, fast results, and perfect for agentic workflows
Gemini – Deep research, image generation, learning, reasoning, coding, and more
Grok – Latest updates on social media
Claude – Long text and coding
ElevenLabs – Best for text-to-speech generation
Perplexity – Real-time information
HeyGen – Video generation and avatar creation
Google AI Studio – A playground to explore a variety of AI features
Black Forest Labs (Flux) / Ideogram / Gemini 2.5 Flash Image – Image generation
Gamma – Presentations
Genspark AI – Slides, Sheets, Docs (a great alternative to Gamma)
Hunter.io – Email scraping
Resume Worded – LinkedIn profile optimization
Socialsonic – LinkedIn content ideas
Descript – Video editing
Vapi – Voice agents
Notebook LM – Summarization
n8n / Make / Zapier / Lindy – Custom automation and agents
Replit / Lovable / Bolt / Cursor – No-code or low-code website and app building
There’s an AI for That – Instantly find the right tool for any topic
These are the tools I keep coming back to for learning, building, and experimenting.
If you’re exploring AI or automation, which ones are you using most? I’d love to hear your favorites and discover new ones too.