Perplexity
AI Research
4.5
Perplexity answers research questions with live web results and inline citations, replacing a dozen open tabs with one conversational thread.
Best AI Tools (2026)
Artificial intelligence software for writing, images, video, research, SEO and automation — tested and rated by our editors.
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Copy.ai
AI Writing
4.4
Copy.ai pairs a generous AI writing workspace with GTM workflows that chain research, drafting and enrichment steps into repeatable pipelines.
Ideogram
AI Image
4.4
Ideogram specialises in accurate text rendering inside images, making it the go-to generator for logos, posters and social graphics with headlines.
Jasper
AI Writing
4.4
Jasper is an AI writing assistant focused on marketing content, with brand voice controls, campaigns and 50+ templates for blogs, ads and email.
Midjourney
AI Image
4.4
Midjourney consistently produces the most aesthetically strong AI images, with strong style control via reference images and parameters.
Writesonic
AI Writing
4.4
Writesonic (now Sonic) focuses on factual, SEO-optimised articles, pulling live search data and competitor pages into its AI Article Writer.
Zapier
AI Automation
4.4
Zapier is the largest no-code automation platform, linking thousands of apps with Zaps, AI-powered workflows and enterprise governance.
Runway
AI Video
4.3
Runway's Gen-4 models generate and edit video from text and images, wrapped in a pro toolkit for inpainting, motion tracking and green screen.
Surfer SEO
AI SEO
4.3
Surfer analyses top-ranking pages and scores your draft against them in real time, guiding word counts, headings, terms and structure.
Rytr
AI Writing
4.2
Rytr is a no-frills AI writing assistant with 40+ use cases and 30+ languages, best for short-form copy and quick drafts on a budget.