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Curata Picks 1970: The Best AI Tools Right Now

The central index of every AI tool we track — 12 in total, grouped by what they do best. Every entry links to a full review with pricing, pros and cons, and alternatives. Updated monthly.

Editors' shortlist

The tools we personally reach for, ranked.

  1. #1ChatGPTFreemium

    Conversational AI assistant for writing, coding and research.

    Full ChatGPT review →ChatGPT alternatives →
  2. #2ClaudeFreemium

    Anthropic's assistant known for long context and thoughtful writing.

    Full Claude review →Claude alternatives →
  3. #3PerplexityFreemium

    AI answer engine with real-time web search and citations.

    Full Perplexity review →Perplexity alternatives →
  4. #4RunwayFreemium

    AI video generation, editing and visual effects for creators.

    Full Runway review →Runway alternatives →
  5. #5CursorFreemium

    AI-native code editor built on VS Code with agent workflows.

    Full Cursor review →Cursor alternatives →
  6. #6ElevenLabsFreemium

    Realistic AI voice generation and voice cloning.

    Full ElevenLabs review →ElevenLabs alternatives →
  7. #7n8nOpen Source

    Open-source workflow automation with native AI nodes.

    Full n8n review →n8n alternatives →

All 12 AI tools, by category

The full index. Every tool below links to its dedicated review page.

Writing (3)

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  • ChatGPT · Writing — Conversational AI assistant for writing, coding and research.
  • Claude · Writing — Anthropic's assistant known for long context and thoughtful writing.
  • Gemini · Writing — Google's multimodal assistant with deep Workspace integration.

Coding (1)

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  • Cursor · Coding — AI-native code editor built on VS Code with agent workflows.

Image (2)

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  • Midjourney · Image — High-quality AI image generation with a distinctive aesthetic.
  • Flux · Image — Open-weight image model with excellent prompt adherence.

Video (1)

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  • Runway · Video — AI video generation, editing and visual effects for creators.

Research (1)

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Productivity (4)

  • Notion AI · Productivity — AI assistant built into your Notion workspace.
  • ElevenLabs · Voice — Realistic AI voice generation and voice cloning.
  • Suno · Music — Generates full songs with vocals from simple text prompts.
  • n8n · Automation — Open-source workflow automation with native AI nodes.

Frequently asked questions

How are Curata's picks chosen?

We only include tools we've personally used in real workflows. Every pick has a full review, clear pricing, and honest pros and cons — no pay-to-play placements.

How often is the list updated?

Reviewed monthly. Tools drop off when they stop shipping or a better alternative overtakes them. Each tool page lists its last-updated date.

Are all picks paid tools?

No. The list mixes free, freemium, paid, and open-source options so you can find a tool that matches your budget and workflow.