Desktop Utilities
- LMStudio: Desktop interface for running and comparing multiple LLMs locally. recommended
- GPT4All: Run open-source language models on your computer without internet. open source
- Jan: Open-source ChatGPT alternative that runs completely locally. open source
- AnythingLLM: Privacy-focused local alternative to ChatGPT with document analysis capabilities.
- Msty: Local AI development environment with model management.
- Ollama Grid Search: Tool for comparing different AI models side-by-side. open source
- Solo Server: Self-hosted platform for running AI models. open source
- OpenWebUI: Web interface for managing and interacting with local AI models. open source
- AI Studio: Desktop application for running and fine-tuning AI models locally. open source
Foundation Models & General Purpose AI
- ChatGPT: Leading conversational AI with multimodal capabilities and GPT-4 engine. recommended
- Claude: Advanced AI assistant with exceptional coding and analysis capabilities. recommended
- Gemini: Google’s multimodal AI with strong integration across Google products.
- Llama: Meta’s open-source language model family, available via HuggingFace. open source
- Mistral: Open-source AI focusing on efficiency and commercial deployment. Chat. open source
- Qwen: Multilingual model with strong performance in Asian languages. open source
Image Generators
General Tools
- Flux: High-quality open source alternative with strong prompt adherence. Access. open source recommended
- Midjourney: Best-in-class for artistic and aesthetic outputs.
- DALL-E 3: Superior accuracy in following complex prompts. Access via ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot.
- Ideogram: Specializes in text rendering and precise composition.
- Stable Diffusion: Versatile open-source platform with strong community. open source
- Google Imagen: Available through Gemini, emphasis on photorealism.
- Adobe Firefly: Creative Cloud integration, excels at style matching and generative fill.
Specialized Applications
- PortraitArt: Advanced photo-to-artwork conversion.
- HeadshotPro: Professional AI headshot generation.
- PhotoRoom: Automated background removal and photo editing.
- Playground: Comprehensive AI design suite.
Video Generators
General Tools
- Sora: OpenAI’s upcoming platform with photorealistic results.
- Kling AI: Available now, strong lip-sync and customization. recommended
- Meta MovieGen: Advanced video editing and sound generation capabilities.
- Runway: Professional-grade motion control and editing tools.
- Luma Dream Machine: Rapid video generation and iteration.
- Pika: Advanced visual effects and style transfer.
- Stable Video: Community-driven video generation platform. open source
Specialized Applications
- Synthesia: Custom AI avatars for business presentations.
- HeyGen: Multilingual AI video creation and translation.
- AutoShorts.ai: Automated short-form content creation for social media.
Voice & Audio
- ElevenLabs: Premium voice synthesis with natural inflection. recommended
- DeepGram: Enterprise-grade speech recognition APIs.
- Whisper: Open-source speech recognition model. Access via HuggingFace. open source
- Speak: Interactive language learning with AI conversation.
- ELSA Speak: Pronunciation and conversation practice.
Music Generation
Development Tools
Code Generation
- Claude: Exceptional for complex coding tasks. recommended
- ChatGPT: Comprehensive coding assistance.
- Gemini: Strong integration with Google development tools.
Development Environments
- Cursor: AI-powered code editor with natural language interface. recommended
- GitHub Copilot: Intelligent code completion in VS Code.
- Replit Ghostwriter: Collaborative development with AI assistance.
3D Generation
- Meshy: High-quality text-to-3D and image-to-3D conversion. recommended
- Luma Genie: Rapid 3D asset generation.
- Magic3D: NVIDIA’s advanced 3D mesh generation (unreleased).
- Point-E: Open-source 3D point cloud generation. open source
AI for Education
- Khanmigo: Personalized K-12 tutoring by Khan Academy.
- Speak: Interactive language learning with AI conversation.
- ELSA Speak: Focused pronunciation and conversation practice.
Scientific Applications
- Biology
- AlphaFold: Revolutionary protein structure prediction.
- Mathematics & Reasoning
- GPT-4 Turbo: Advanced problem-solving capabilities.
- AlphaGeometry: Breakthrough in mathematical theorem proving.
- Hardware Design
- AlphaChip: AI-powered chip design optimization.