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Free AI learning & research tools in 2026: what each free plan includes7

Bottom line

5 of the 7 AI learning & research tools we track have a free plan or can be used free, 0 offer only a free trial or preview and 0 have no free option recorded. Latest check 2026-11-14.

Free options for the 7 AI learning & research tools in our main catalog, as stated on each tool's official pricing page: free plan, free trial only, or nothing free, plus what the free tier includes. Where the limits are not recorded, the table says so.

ToolFree optionWhat the free tier includesCheckedSource
Qwen Chat logoQwen ChatFreeThe official site says Qwen Chat is free to use and open to all; the API is billed separatelySource
ChatGPT logoChatGPTFree planNot recordedSource
Google Gemini logoGoogle GeminiFree planNot recordedSource
Immersive Translate logoImmersive TranslateFree planFree to use, with a daily request limit for free users (higher after registering); paid Pro and Max have a trial planSource
Otter.ai logoOtter.aiFree planBasic is free: 300 transcription minutes a monthSource
DeepSeek logoDeepSeekNot recordedNot recordedSource
Kimi logoKimiNot recordedNot recordedSource

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FAQ

Which AI learning & research tools are free in 2026?

According to their official pricing pages, these have a free plan or can be used free: ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Immersive Translate, Otter.ai, Qwen Chat.

How current is this list?

Each row shows the date the tool's pricing was last checked on its official site; the latest check was 2026-11-14. Free tiers change often, so confirm the limits on the official page before relying on them.

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