AI Tools

Fact-checked AI tool profiles with free-tier notes and low-cost use cases.

What belongs here

Fact-checked AI tool profiles with free-tier notes and low-cost use cases. LowCostAI keeps this section useful by preferring official sources, clear update dates, and practical budget decisions over broad tool roundups.

Review standard

  • Official pricing or help pages are checked before a tool page is treated as current.
  • Each profile explains who should start free, who may need a paid plan, and when to skip the tool.
  • Tools with unclear pricing stay out of the main recommendation path until the source is stable.

Claude Pricing and Free Plan Guide

A practical Claude buying guide for budget-conscious users, checked against official Claude pricing sources on 2026-07-31.

ToolsChecked 2026-07-31

Gemini Pricing and Free Plan Guide

A budget-focused Gemini plan guide covering who should use Free, Plus, Pro, or Ultra, checked against official Google sources on 2026-07-17.

ToolsChecked 2026-07-17

Cursor Pricing for AI Coding

A practical Cursor pricing guide for solo developers and teams, checked against official Cursor pricing on 2026-07-31.

ToolsChecked 2026-07-31

Runway Pricing for AI Video

A practical Runway pricing guide for creators choosing between video generation, editing value, and lower-cost workflow alternatives.

ToolsChecked 2026-07-31

ElevenLabs Pricing for Voice AI

A budget-first ElevenLabs pricing guide for narration, voice cloning, and creator workflows that do not need an oversized plan.

ToolsChecked 2026-07-31

Notion AI Pricing and Workspace Fit

A practical Notion AI buying guide for users deciding whether the add-on saves enough writing and planning time to justify the extra spend.

ToolsChecked 2026-07-31

Grammarly Pricing for Budget Writers

A low-cost Grammarly guide for students, creators, and teams deciding when the free tier is enough and when paid editing help is worth it.

ToolsChecked 2026-07-31

GitHub Copilot Pricing and Free Plan

A budget-first GitHub Copilot guide for developers deciding whether Free, Pro, Pro+, Max, Business, or Enterprise is worth the monthly cost.

ToolsChecked 2026-08-02
Editorial note
Pricing, discounts, and plan limits can change quickly. Pages in this section show the latest checked date and link back to official sources when a buying decision depends on current details.