# Use AI Tools

> Curated directory of 700+ AI tools for creators, developers, and businesses. Independent reviews, comparisons, and guides updated weekly.

## About

Use AI Tools is an independent AI tools directory founded by xiaomo, an indie maker building from an internet café in China. We handpick and review AI tools across 6 categories: Writing, Image, Video, Audio, Code, and Productivity. No paid placements - all recommendations are based on genuine quality and user value.

## Core Categories

### Writing Tools (150+ tools)
AI writing assistants for content creation, copywriting, SEO, and more.
- **Top picks**: Rytr, Jasper, Copy.ai
- **Use cases**: Blog posts, marketing copy, emails, social media
- **Price range**: Free to $49/month
- Browse: https://useaitools.me/category/writing

### Image Tools (120+ tools)
AI image generators, editors, and design tools.
- **Top picks**: Midjourney, DALL-E 3, Stable Diffusion
- **Use cases**: Art creation, product photos, marketing visuals
- **Price range**: Free to $60/month
- Browse: https://useaitools.me/category/image

### Video Tools (100+ tools)
AI video editors, generators, and enhancement tools.
- **Top picks**: VEED.io, Synthesia, HeyGen
- **Use cases**: Video editing, avatar videos, YouTube content
- **Price range**: Free to $99/month
- Browse: https://useaitools.me/category/video

### Audio Tools (80+ tools)
AI audio editors, voice generators, and music tools.
- **Top picks**: ElevenLabs, Murf, Play.ht
- **Use cases**: Voiceovers, podcasts, music production
- **Price range**: Free to $49/month
- Browse: https://useaitools.me/category/audio

### Code Tools (90+ tools)
AI coding assistants, code generators, and development tools.
- **Top picks**: GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Codeium
- **Use cases**: Code completion, debugging, documentation
- **Price range**: Free to $19/month
- Browse: https://useaitools.me/category/code

### Productivity Tools (160+ tools)
AI productivity assistants, automation tools, and workflow optimizers.
- **Top picks**: Notion AI, ChatGPT, Claude
- **Use cases**: Task management, research, content organization
- **Price range**: Free to $30/month
- Browse: https://useaitools.me/category/productivity

## Popular Comparisons

- **AI Writing Tools**: Rytr vs Jasper vs Copy.ai → https://useaitools.me/blog/rytr-vs-jasper-vs-copyai
- **AI Video Editors**: VEED.io vs CapCut vs Descript → https://useaitools.me/blog/veed-vs-capcut-vs-descript-best-ai-video-editor-2026
- **AI Voice Generators**: ElevenLabs vs Murf vs Play.ht → https://useaitools.me/blog/elevenlabs-vs-murf-vs-playht-best-ai-voice-generator-2026
- **AI Avatar Tools**: Synthesia vs HeyGen vs Elai → https://useaitools.me/blog/synthesia-vs-heygen-vs-elai-best-ai-avatar-tool-2026
- **AI Video Generators**: Runway vs Pika vs Kaiber → https://useaitools.me/blog/runway-vs-pika-vs-kaiber-best-ai-video-generator-2026

## Latest Guides (2026)

- **100 Best AI Tools in 2026**: https://useaitools.me/blog/100-best-ai-tools-2026
- **Best AI Tools for Students**: https://useaitools.me/blog/best-ai-tools-students-2026
- **Best Free AI Tools for Content Creators**: https://useaitools.me/blog/best-free-ai-tools-content-creators-2026
- **AI Video Editing for Beginners**: https://useaitools.me/blog/ai-video-editing-beginners-guide-2026
- **AI Tools for Small Business**: https://useaitools.me/blog/top-10-ai-tools-for-small-business

## Public APIs

### Tools API
- **Endpoint**: `GET /api/public/tools`
- **Parameters**: page, limit, category, search, sortBy, sortOrder
- **Example**: https://useaitools.me/api/public/tools?page=1&limit=10&category=writing
- **Response**: JSON array of tools with pagination

### Blog API
- **Endpoint**: `GET /api/public/blog`
- **Parameters**: page, limit, category, tag, search
- **Example**: https://useaitools.me/api/public/blog?page=1&limit=10&category=writing
- **Response**: JSON array of blog posts with pagination

### Categories API
- **Endpoint**: `GET /api/public/categories`
- **Example**: https://useaitools.me/api/public/categories
- **Response**: JSON array of all categories with tool counts

## Contact

- **Website**: https://useaitools.me
- **Twitter**: @jiongxiaomo
- **Email**: xiaomo@useaitools.me
- **Submit a tool**: https://useaitools.me/submit

## Stats

- **Total tools**: 700+
- **Categories**: 6
- **Blog posts**: 776
- **Updated**: Weekly
- **Founded**: 2026
- **Independent**: Yes (no paid placements)

---

*Last updated: 2026-06-15*