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#297 AI Tools

A collection of AI tools that I’ve either used or would like to check out at some point.

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Given how hot the topic of AI is these days, this list will go out of date immediately. It is not trying to be comprehensive - just a collection of tools I have come across and either use, tried, or would like to check out at some point.

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Developer Tools

  • Base44 - see my full review

    Base44 lets you build fully-functional apps in minutes with just your words. No coding necessary.

  • bolt.new

    Prompt, run, edit, and deploy full-stack web apps.

    • suited to freelancers building wide range of app types or prototypes

      Bolt offers a hybrid experience for technical freelancers or small-scale projects. It provides browser-based full-stack development with easy deployment and a flexible approach for non-technical users like photographers who want to create a quick website or project. It’s perfect for solo entrepreneurs who want to build small but functional apps without the hassle of learning to code deeply.

  • claude.ai
    • Claude and Claude Code
  • Cursor

    Built to make you extraordinarily productive, Cursor is the best way to code with AI.

    • suited to experienced developers, similar to GitHub Copilot

      Cursor is made for developers. It assumes you’ve coded before and want to refine your projects with AI assistance. It’s powerful, especially when paired with models like Sonnet 3.5, but you’ll need to handle deployment on your own. Great for JavaScript, Node.js, and full-stack devs who need an AI assistant, not a crutch.

  • GitHub Copilot
  • https://lovable.dev/

    Create apps and websites by chatting with AI

  • make.com

    From tasks and workflows to apps and systems, build and automate anything in one powerful visual platform.

  • Pythagora

    Pythagora is a dev tool that builds apps from scratch by talking to you

    • suited to non-technical small-medium business users for building productivity tools

      Pythagora is ideal for non-developers or small businesses that need reliable, production-ready applications without writing code. Think business apps like accounts receivable software for a trucking company. It simplifies deployment and automated bug fixing but is more rigid compared to others.

  • Replit

    Build software faster - Replit is an AI-powered software development & deployment platform for building, sharing, and shipping software fast.

    • suited for developing simple apps without any coding experience

      Replit is perfect for beginners or hobbyists looking to jump into coding fast. It offers a seamless way to build and deploy small apps right from your browser. However, it’s not suited for complex projects—especially when dealing with authentication or debugging tricky errors.

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Agentic AI Tools

  • https://firebase.studio/ by Google

    Firebase Studio accelerates your entire development lifecycle with AI agents. Build backends, front ends, and mobile apps, all in one place.

  • https://tray.ai/

    Tray Merlin Agent Builder makes it easy to go from idea to a live agent your teams put to work. No complexity. No custom workarounds. Agents stay grounded in your data, keep context across every interaction, and can be deployed to Slack, web apps, or APIs. All from one place.

Chat LLMs

  • ChatGPT
  • DeepSeek - see my full review

    DeepSeek-V3 achieves a significant breakthrough in inference speed over previous models.

    It tops the leaderboard among open-source models and rivals the most advanced closed-source models globally.

  • Google Gemini
  • https://www.perplexity.ai/

    What will Comet do for you? Let the AI assistant handle your chores

  • Writesonic Chat

    the ChatGPT Team alternative for enterprises, offering real-time web search, PDF, image and website engagement. One App multiple LLMs

Content Generation Tools

  • creaitor

    Save hours on writing content and get out of the idea jam

  • https://www.deepsite.ai/

    Our AI-Powered Document Processing Platform Document Insighter® turns any document in any language and different layouts into machine-readable structured information. Reduce the manual effort required and accelerate your business

  • designrr

    Create eBooks & Leadmagnets to Reach More People

    • “Transform your Blog posts, Podcasts, Videos and PDFs into eBooks, Show Notes, Dynamic Flipbooks, Transcripts, PDFs and Web pages.”
  • https://rytr.me/

    Rytr’s AI generates original and compelling content that sounds like you, not a robot.

  • Writesonic

    Unified AI Content Creation & Advanced SEO toolset for Marketers, Agencies, and Enterprises

  • https://www.slidesai.io/

    Create Presentation Slides with AI in seconds

  • https://www.beautiful.ai/aipresentationmaker

    AI presentations that mean business

  • https://prezi.com/features/ai/

    Make a great presentation in no time

  • https://www.tldrthis.com/

    TLDR This helps you summarize any piece of text into concise, easy to digest content so you can free yourself from information overload.

  • https://www.deepl.com/en/translator

    Translate texts & full document files instantly. Accurate translations for individuals and Teams. Millions translate with DeepL every day.

  • https://gamma.app/ - see my full review

    Beautiful presentations, documents, and websites. No design or coding skills required.

Education and Research Tools

Media Generation Tools

Image

Sound and Music

Video

User-facing AI-Powered Applications

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