AI Tools Pricing Index (2026)
How much do AI tools cost? We analysed pricing across 94 tools in 12 categories. 86% offer a free tier; the average paid plan starts at $20/mo.
Key findings
- 81 of 94 AI tools (86%) have a free tier.
- Average starting price of a paid plan: $20/month.
- Cheapest entry points are in voice & image; SEO tools are the priciest.
| Category | Tools | Free tier | Avg paid /mo | Cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Video Generation | 16 | 15 (94%) | $17/mo | CapCut ($8/mo (Pro)) |
| AI Coding Assistants | 11 | 11 (100%) | $17/mo | Tabnine ($9/mo) |
| AI Productivity | 11 | 8 (73%) | $13/mo | Taskade ($8/mo) |
| AI Writing & Copywriting | 10 | 7 (70%) | $20/mo | Rytr ($9/mo) |
| AI Image Generation | 10 | 8 (80%) | $13/mo | DreamStudio (credits-based) |
| AI Chatbots & Assistants | 7 | 7 (100%) | $20/mo | DeepSeek (Free / low-cost API) |
| AI Meeting Notes | 7 | 7 (100%) | $14/mo | Krisp ($8/mo) |
| AI SEO | 6 | 3 (50%) | $74/mo | Frase ($15/mo) |
| AI Voice & Audio | 5 | 4 (80%) | $22/mo | ElevenLabs ($5/mo) |
| AI Search & Research | 4 | 4 (100%) | $16/mo | NotebookLM (Free) |
| AI Design | 4 | 4 (100%) | $14/mo | Framer ($10/mo) |
| AI Music Generation | 3 | 3 (100%) | $11/mo | Suno ($10/mo) |
Data compiled by ToolGlance from listed tools, 2026-05-29. Pricing is approximate — verify on each tool's site. Free to cite with a link to this page.