Look, I found out that people are using much more free artificial intelligence than I imagined. Like, a few years ago, that was only for big companies, but now anyone can access amazing tools without spending a dime.

I started testing ChatGPT for free and was surprised — the unpaid version already uses quite advanced models, you can write texts, generate basic images, program... it's really powerful. The limit is like 10 messages every 5 hours, then it switches to a lighter model, but it still works.

Then I tried Google Gemini and thought it was cool because it pulls updated data directly from the web. That integration with Gmail and Google Drive is super handy. And there's DeepSeek too, which is fast and offers unlimited use on the site — very good for calculations and in-depth explanations.

For those working with video, Lumen5 is a lifesaver — transforms articles into social media-ready videos in just a few minutes. There’s a limit on projects in the free plan, but you can do quite a lot. Descript is another one I recommend if you make podcasts or videos because it edits everything through text, very creative.

There’s also SciSpace for students — explains complex scientific articles clearly. ChatPDF is very useful when you need to quickly understand a large document, it just answers questions that you ask.

For images, NightCafe offers free daily credits and you can create some cool stuff. This Person Does Not Exist is interesting for generating realistic faces without worrying about copyright. Midjourney is top-notch, but that one is paid (starting at $10).

The best part is that this free artificial intelligence really works. It’s not marketing — people working in marketing, education, design, content creation, everyone is using it to boost productivity. Basically, ChatGPT + Gemini + DeepSeek cover almost everything you need in text. For images, ChatGPT and NightCafe already do a good job.

The summary is this: with the free artificial intelligence available now in 2026, anyone can create more, better, and faster — without spending a cent. It’s like an upgrade to life for those working with creativity or needing to process information quickly. It’s really worth exploring these tools.