Recommended AI Tools
These are the AI tools we write about most. Each card says what the tool is for, who it fits, who should skip it, and links to our full review. Start with a free trial or free plan where one exists, and test the tool on your own work before you pay.
🌟 Our recommended tools
Pictory
Turn articles and scripts into short captioned videos
Best for: Bloggers, course creators and small businesses that already have text and want short videos without learning an editor.
Price: Plans from $29 per month billed monthly ($25 billed yearly). Pictory’s pricing page lists a 14-day free trial.
Coupon code: SOFTHUB20 (enter it at checkout if you see a coupon field; any discount is set by Pictory, so check the price at checkout).
Skip it if: You want avatar presenters or frame-by-frame editing.
HeyGen
AI avatar presenters that speak your script
Best for: Training videos, product explainers and multilingual messages without filming anyone.
Price: HeyGen’s pricing page lists a free plan (3 videos per month, up to 1 minute each) and a Creator plan at $29 per month ($24 per month billed yearly).
Skip it if: You prefer stock-footage videos made from articles, or avatars feel too artificial for your brand.
AI Image Editor
Image and video generation with several AI models, including Nano Banana
Best for: People who make many images, need batch work or higher resolution, or want several models in one place.
Price: Subscriptions from $9.90 per month. The site does not list a free plan. It is a third-party platform, not made by Google.
Skip it if: You only need a few images. Try the free Gemini app first.
ClickMeeting
Webinars and online meetings
Best for: Coaches, teachers and small businesses that run live webinars or online training.
Price: ClickMeeting lists a free plan for up to 25 attendees, paid plans for 50 to 1,000 attendees, and a 14-day trial of paid plans. Check its page for current prices.
Skip it if: You never run live events.
Hostinger
Web hosting for WordPress and websites
Best for: Beginners who want an affordable host for a blog or small business site.
Price: Hostinger’s pricing page lists its Premium plan from $2.99 per month on a 48-month term, renewing at $10.99 per month, with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Prices depend on the term and your region, so read the renewal price before you buy.
Skip it if: You do not want to prepay for a long term.
PromptBase
A marketplace to buy and sell AI prompts
Best for: People who want ready-made prompts, or who want to try selling their own.
Price: Check the marketplace for current prices and fees.
Skip it if: You expect guaranteed income. Most sellers earn little at first.
🎁 Free tools worth knowing
These are not affiliate links. They are good starting points before you pay for anything.
- ChatGPT: A general AI assistant for writing, ideas and questions.
- Gemini: Google’s AI assistant, with image generation. Free usage is limited and changes.
- Canva: Design and simple video, with a free plan and AI helpers.
- NotebookLM: Ask questions about your own documents and sources.
✅ How we choose
- We only list tools we have written a guide or review about.
- We prefer tools with a free plan or free trial, and we say when there is none.
- We do not promise income. Results depend on your skills, your niche and your effort.
- We do not accept paid placements or sponsored rankings.
- We update or rewrite guides when we find they are out of date. See the How to Use SoftHubTools page and our About page.