AI Tools·Standings

Emerging AI Software

Emerging AI Software brings newer AI tools into one place for comparing product type, input and output formats, build-agent support, API access, self-hosting, pricing and platform availability. Examples include Bolt.new, Cursor, DeepSeek, Gemini and ElevenLabs.

Use the signal score out of 10 as a quick comparison, then check the marks for a public API, open-source code and a free tier. Confirm the platforms you use, the input and output modalities you need, and whether the paid plan fits your budget.

• 22 platforms
• 7 with a public API on this page
• 21 with a free tier
• Checked 28 Sept 2026

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   H

   HeyGenheygen.com
   7.8 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $24/mo
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3. 2
   KV

   Krea Videokrea.ai

   Krea Video is a browser-based tool for generating and refining AI video from text prompts or images.

   7.6 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $5/mo
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4. 3
   P

   Pikapika.art
   7.6 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $8/mo
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5. 4
   E

   ElevenLabselevenlabs.io
   7.5 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $6/mo
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6. 5
   S

   Synthesiasynthesia.io
   7.1 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $29/mo
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7. 6
   G

   Geminigemini.google.com

   Gemini is Google's multimodal AI family and assistant for text, images, audio, video and code.

   6.7 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $4.99/mo (lower tiers unpriced)
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   C

   Cursorcursor.com

   Cursor is an AI coding agent and editor for understanding repositories, planning and building features, fixing bugs, and reviewing changes.

   6.7 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $8/mo
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   R

   Replitreplit.com

   Replit is an agentic software creation platform that enables anyone to build applications using natural language.

   6.7 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $18/mo
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10. 9
    QC

    Qwen Chatqwen.ai

    Qwen Studio is an AI assistant powered by the Qwen series models and described as free to use and open to all.

    6.7 APIOpenFree Free tier
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11. 10
    OA

    Otter.aiotter.ai
    6.7 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $8.33/mo (lower tiers unpriced)
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12. 11
    D

    Devindevin.ai
    6.7 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $20/mo
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13. 12
    D

    DeepSeekchat.deepseek.com
    6.7 APIOpenFree Free tier
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    R

    Runwayrunway.com
    6.6 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $12/mo
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    P

    Pipi.ai

    Pi is a personal intelligence partner for emotionally intelligent conversations.

    6.5 APIOpenFree Free tier
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16. 15
    S

    Sunosuno.com
    6.4 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $8/mo
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    U

    Udioudio.com

    An AI music tool that creates vocals and accepts audio uploads, with web and iOS apps.

    6.4 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $10/mo
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    YC

    You.comyou.com

    An API that searches online sources, extracts page content, and generates answers tied to those sources.

    6.3 APIOpenFree Free tier
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    BN

    Bolt.newbolt.new

    Bolt builds websites and web apps from natural-language prompts and lets users refine them by chatting with AI.

    6.2 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $25/mo
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    GD

    Genspark Designgenspark.ai

    Genspark Design is an AI creative suite that turns conversational descriptions into production-ready designs.

    6.2 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $19.99/mo
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    GN

    Gemini Notebooknotebook.google.com
    5.8 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $9.99/mo
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    CC

    Claude Code Reviewclaude.com

    Claude Code Review analyzes GitHub pull requests and posts findings as inline comments on affected lines.

    5.3 APIOpenFree —
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    LU

    Leonardo Universal Upscalerleonardo.ai
    4.8 APIOpenFree Free tier
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How to choose

Compare the way you can try it

Check the free-plan mark, then compare the starting paid price shown for tools such as Bolt.new, Cursor, Devin and Krea Video. A free plan and a free trial are separate marks, so look for the one that matches how you want to evaluate a tool.

Prices may be listed per month or per user per month. Keep the billing unit in mind when comparing offers.

Match your devices

The board records support for web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows and API access. Choose a tool that runs where you work, or use its API when your workflow calls for a connection from another app.

Check what goes in and comes out

Compare the listed input and output modalities before choosing. This helps you match a tool to the kinds of files, media or text you want to provide and receive.

Review API and hosting options

An API is a way for another app to send requests to the software. Check the API-access mark if you need that connection, and review the self-hosted option when keeping software on your own systems matters.

The open-source mark shows whether code is available under that model. Check the licence before changing or sharing code.

Start with the product type

Use the product-type field to narrow the board to the kind of AI software you need. Build-agent support is a separate comparison point for tools that can carry out multi-step work.

Questions

What does the signal score mean?

It is a score out of 10 based on published use, public API, documentation depth, open-source code and a free tier.

Is a free plan the same as a free trial?

No. The board marks free plans and free trials separately. Check the relevant mark and the provider’s pricing details.

Which platforms are covered?

The comparison records web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows and API availability.

How do I compare AI inputs and outputs?

Use the input- and output-modality fields to match the formats you want to send and receive.

What should I check before using an API?

Confirm the API-access mark, the pricing model and whether the service supports the platform or workflow you need.

Some top positions on this board can be paid placements, standing where they were sold. The facts on each platform are not for sale. How we rank · Disclosure