Free tools and websites
A hand-picked directory of free tools, from PDF editors and AI assistants to video editors and official anime and manga sites.
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PDF tools
12- PDF24 ToolsMerge, split, compress, convert and edit PDFs online or on the desktop.
- Stirling-PDFSelf-hosted PDF toolbox with dozens of operations, so files stay on your machine.
- PDFsam BasicSplit, merge, rotate and extract pages on your own computer.
- PDFgearFree PDF editor, converter and reader for desktop and mobile.
- iLovePDFEveryday PDF tools in the browser. Free use has daily limits.
- SmallpdfBrowser PDF tools with a limited number of free tasks per day.
- Sejda PDFEdit, sign and fill PDFs online. Free tasks have size and daily limits.
- OCRmyPDFAdds a searchable text layer to scanned PDFs.
- SumatraPDFFast, lightweight PDF and ebook reader for Windows.
- BentoPDFPDF toolkit that runs entirely in your browser, so files never leave your device.
- Xournal++Handwrite notes and annotate PDFs with a pen or mouse.
- PDF ArrangerMerge, split, rotate and reorder PDF pages on the desktop.
Invoicing and billing
8- RefrensInvoice, quotation and GST billing tools made for Indian businesses.
- Zoho InvoiceFree invoicing for small businesses, with reminders and payment links.
- Invoice NinjaOpen-source invoicing you can self-host, with a free hosted plan.
- Invoice GeneratorQuick one-off PDF invoices without needing an account.
- VyaparBilling and GST invoice app for small shops. The free plan is limited.
- AkauntingOpen-source accounting and invoicing for small businesses.
- ERPNextOpen-source ERP with invoicing, accounting and inventory that you can self-host.
- Odoo CommunityBusiness apps including invoicing and accounting. The Community edition is free to self-host.
AI chat and LLMs
20- ChatGPTOpenAI's assistant. The free plan has usage limits.
- ClaudeAnthropic's assistant, free to try with message limits.
- GeminiGoogle's assistant, with a free tier on a Google account.
- Microsoft CopilotMicrosoft's assistant for chat, search and images.
- PerplexityAI search that answers with sources.
- Mistral Le ChatAssistant from Mistral AI with a free tier.
- DeepSeekChat with DeepSeek's models in the browser.
- Meta AIMeta's assistant. Availability varies by region.
- HuggingChatChat with open models hosted on Hugging Face.
- GroqVery fast hosted open models. The developer console has a free tier.
- OpenRouterOne API for many models, including some free ones.
- OllamaRun open models locally on your own computer.
- LM StudioDesktop app for downloading and running local models.
- Open WebUISelf-hosted chat interface for local and cloud models. Source-available licence.
- llama.cppRuns large language models efficiently on ordinary computers.
- AnythingLLMChat with your own documents using local or cloud models.
- LocalAISelf-hosted, OpenAI-compatible API for running models locally.
- Text Generation WebUIBrowser interface for running local language models.
- LibreChatSelf-hosted chat app that connects to many AI providers.
- JanDesktop app for chatting with local models offline.
AI art, music and voice
15- Bing Image CreatorText-to-image from Microsoft. Fast generations are limited.
- Leonardo AIImage generation with a daily free token allowance.
- IdeogramImage generator that handles text in images well. Free daily credits.
- CraiyonSimple, no-fuss image generation with a free tier.
- KreaReal-time image generation and enhancement with a free allowance.
- ComfyUINode-based open-source engine for local image and video generation.
- Hugging Face SpacesThousands of free demo apps for image, audio and video AI.
- SunoMake songs from a text prompt. Free daily credits.
- ElevenLabsRealistic text-to-speech with a monthly free allowance.
- Stable Diffusion WebUIPopular browser interface for running Stable Diffusion locally.
- WhisperSpeech recognition that turns audio into text, offline.
- UpscaylUpscale and enhance images with AI on your own computer.
- FooocusLocal image generator that gives good results with few settings.
- InvokeAICreative studio for local image generation and editing.
- PiperFast, local text-to-speech with many voices.
Video editing
16- DaVinci ResolveProfessional editor and colour grader with a capable free version.
- CapCutEasy editing with templates. Some effects need a paid plan.
- OpusClipAI clipper: picks the best moments of a long video and turns them into vertical shorts. Free plan adds a watermark and keeps clips for 3 days.
- VizardAI clipper that cuts long videos into short clips. Free plan: 60 minutes a month, 720p export.
- quso.aiTurns long videos into short captioned clips with AI. Free plan: about 75 minutes a month at 720p.
- 2short.aiPaste a YouTube link and AI finds the best short clips. Free plan: 30 minutes of analysis a month.
- ShotcutCross-platform editor with a wide range of formats and filters.
- KdenliveMulti-track editor with a long feature list.
- OpenShotSimple, friendly editor for beginners.
- OBS StudioRecord your screen and live stream.
- HandBrakeConvert and compress video files.
- ClipchampBrowser video editor from Microsoft. The free plan exports at 1080p.
- VLCPlays almost any video or audio file.
- FFmpegCommand-line toolkit to convert, record and stream audio and video.
- LosslessCutTrim and cut video and audio quickly without re-encoding.
- mpvMinimal, keyboard-driven media player.
Audio and music
9- AudacityRecord and edit audio on your computer.
- OcenaudioFast, easy audio editor with live effect previews.
- LMMSMusic production studio for making beats and tracks.
- BandLabMake and share music in the browser or on your phone.
- MuseScoreWrite, play and print sheet music.
- FreesoundHuge library of Creative Commons sounds. Check each licence.
- Free Music ArchiveFree music for projects, with the licence shown per track.
- MixxxDJ software for mixing music live.
- ArdourRecording, editing and mixing workstation. Official ready-made downloads ask for a small payment.
Design and graphics
13- CanvaTemplates for posters, social posts and presentations.
- FigmaInterface design and collaboration, with a free starter plan.
- PenpotOpen-source design and prototyping tool.
- PhotopeaPhotoshop-style editor in the browser, supported by ads.
- GIMPPowerful free image editor.
- KritaDigital painting and illustration.
- InkscapeVector graphics editor.
- Blender3D modelling, animation and video editing.
- ExcalidrawVirtual whiteboard for hand-drawn style diagrams.
- diagrams.netFlowcharts and diagrams in the browser or on your desktop.
- UnsplashFree photos under the Unsplash licence.
- PexelsFree photos and videos under the Pexels licence.
- DarktablePhoto editing and RAW development, a free alternative to Lightroom.
Files and office
16- LibreOfficeFull office suite for documents, spreadsheets and slides.
- ONLYOFFICEOffice editors that work well with Microsoft file formats.
- CloudConvertConvert files between hundreds of formats. Free daily conversions.
- SquooshCompress and convert images in the browser.
- TinyPNGShrink PNG and JPEG images. Free use has file limits.
- 7-ZipOpen and create zip and other archive files.
- BitwardenPassword manager with a free personal plan.
- ObsidianNotes stored as local Markdown files. Free for personal use.
- ProtonPrivate email, storage and VPN with free plans.
- LocalSendShare files with nearby devices without using the internet.
- SyncthingSync files between your own devices without a cloud service.
- AppFlowyOpen-source alternative to Notion for notes and projects.
- JoplinNotes and to-do lists with sync and end-to-end encryption.
- LogseqPrivacy-first outliner for notes and knowledge.
- KeePassXCOffline password manager that keeps your vault on your own device.
- PeaZipArchive manager that opens and creates over 200 formats.
Developer tools
17- GitHubHost code and collaborate. Free for individuals and open source.
- Visual Studio CodePopular code editor with a large extension library.
- VercelDeploy websites with a free hobby plan.
- NetlifyHost static sites with a free plan.
- Cloudflare PagesFast static site hosting with a generous free plan.
- SupabasePostgres database and sign-in with a free project.
- NeonServerless Postgres with a free plan.
- MDN Web DocsReference for HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
- regex101Build and test regular expressions with explanations.
- freeCodeCampFree coding courses and certifications.
- The Rust BookThe official free guide to learning Rust.
- NeovimExtensible terminal-based text editor.
- ZedFast, collaborative code editor.
- HoppscotchLightweight API development tool in the browser.
- CoolifySelf-hosted alternative to Heroku and Vercel for deploying apps.
- BrunoOffline-first API client that stores collections as plain files.
- VSCodiumVS Code built without Microsoft's telemetry and branding.
Learning and books
12- Khan AcademyFree lessons in maths, science and more.
- NPTELFree courses from the IITs and IISc.
- SWAYAMThe Government of India's free online courses platform.
- MIT OpenCourseWareCourse materials from MIT, free to use.
- CS50Harvard's free introduction to computer science.
- Project GutenbergTens of thousands of free public-domain ebooks.
- Internet ArchiveFree library of books, media and archived websites.
- DuolingoLanguage lessons. Free with ads.
- AnkiFlashcards with spaced repetition.
- CalibreManage, convert and read your ebook library.
- ZoteroCollect, organise and cite research sources.
- MoodleLearning platform that schools and universities use to run courses.
Anime (official and tracking)
8- CrunchyrollOfficial anime streaming. What is free depends on your region.
- Ani-One AsiaOfficial YouTube channel streaming licensed anime. Region limits apply.
- Muse AsiaOfficial YouTube channel streaming licensed anime. Region limits apply.
- BilibiliLicensed anime and donghua, many episodes free with ads.
- AniListTrack what you watch and read, and find recommendations.
- MyAnimeListLarge anime and manga database with lists and reviews.
- KitsuTrack and discover anime and manga.
- Anime News NetworkNews, reviews and an encyclopedia of anime and manga.
Manga and manhwa (official)
9- MANGA PlusShueisha's official reader with the latest Jump chapters, free.
- WEBTOONOfficial daily webcomics and manhwa. Some episodes use coins.
- TapasOfficial webcomics and novels with many free episodes.
- TappytoonOfficial manhwa and webnovels with wait-to-read-free chapters.
- ComikeyLicensed manga and manhwa with free chapters.
- VIZOfficial publisher of Shonen Jump and more, with free chapters.
- Manga Library ZOfficial ad-supported library of classic manga.
- KavitaSelf-hosted reader for the manga, comics and books you own.
- KomgaSelf-hosted server for your own comic and manga collection.
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