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The ultimate overview of the best AI tools (2025)
This list of the most important AI tools will help you navigate the AI tool landscape perfectly!
Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the world - we don't need to tell you that! From automating everyday tasks to opening up new creative possibilities, AI tools offer unimagined potential.
This overview gives you a comprehensive overview of what we think are the best AI tools in various categories. Whether you want to write texts, generate images, create videos or optimize your workflows - you'll find the right programs here.
AI-Chatbots
Intelligent conversation partners and creative assistants
Chatbots are probably the best-known form of AI tools. They enable natural language interaction and can be used for a wide range of tasks, from answering questions to creating content.
Tool | URL | Strengths | Weaknesses |
|---|---|---|---|
ChatGPT | Market leader, versatile, text, image, audio, mobile app, personalization, GPTs, free or paid ($20/month) | Trained with user data, hallucinations, not always correct | |
Claude.ai | Good understanding of the context, ideal for creating texts, Artifacts feature | Fewer features, not multimodal, no Internet access, limited file support | |
Google Gemini | Real-time web access, multimodal, deep research, gems with Google Apps connection | Personalization is rudimentary, Gem chatbots are basic | |
Perplexity.ai | Ideal for web search, precise answers with sources, real-time search | Limited help for creative tasks | |
NotebookLM | AI-supported summaries and explanations, interactive audio overviews, ideal for research, education and organization | No independent knowledge base, still experimental and not fully developed |
Note: Other relevant chatbots are Microsoft Copilot & Grok von xAI.
Multi-AI-Chatbot-Tools
Access to different AI models via one interface/tool
These tools offer the possibility to use and compare different chatbot models via one user interface without having to switch between different applications.
Tool | URL | Strengths | Weaknesses |
|---|---|---|---|
TypingMind | One-off payment, supports many AI models, plugins, agents, interface can be configured | Ongoing variable costs for API usage via OpenAI etc., no own AI model, no marketplace | |
Poe | Easy access to multiple models, user-friendly, mobile optimized with own app, free and paid plan | Ongoing subscription, no separate AI model, interface customization is limited | |
OpenRouter.ai | Chat interface for direct comparison, use of all important AI models, connect many models via one interface | Chat interface is more for testing, focus is on API routing | |
Chatbot Arena | Comparison platform for AI models, free of charge, direct comparison with evaluation | Data is not stored, but shared with the provider, more suitable for evaluation |
AI-image-generators
Create and edit images and visual content with AI
AI image generators enable the creation of images from text descriptions or by editing existing images.
Tool | URL | Strengths | Weaknesses |
|---|---|---|---|
Ideogram | Strong text-image integration, simple operation, can also be used well in the corporate environment (CI/CD) | Limited style output, focus on text integration, text quality in other languages varies | |
Midjourney | Artistic images, many settings via prompt, strong community, simple user interface via web or Discord | from $10/month, no official API interface, texts are inconsistent, limitations in image creation | |
FLUX | Realistic images, fast, images customizable with tools, simple API use for developers, open source, inexpensive, training of own LoRa models, few limitations | Use usually via third-party platforms such as Replicate, Freepik etc., learning curve | |
Leonardo | High-quality image generator, many models supported, helpful tools for image editing | Limited free plan, learning curve, output partly inconsistent |
Note: DALL-E is available as an image model in ChatGPT, and Google Gemini uses Imagen. Microsoft Copilot and xAI's Grok can also create images. If you want to test many different models (image and video), you will find what you are looking for at Freepik.com.
AI-video-Tools
AI video generation based on text and images
These tools use AI to simplify video editing, generate videos from text or create 3D models.
Tool | URL | Strengths | Weaknesses |
|---|---|---|---|
RunwayML | Intuitive interface, various models, high quality, ongoing updates | Limited customization, relatively expensive | |
KLING AI | User-friendly, inexpensive, strong results, lip synchronization, motion brush, physics simulations | Limited functions in the free version, occasional quality problems, language barrier | |
LumaLabs | Very realistic, user-friendly, also as a mobile app, interactive scenes, NeRF modeling | Inconsistent output quality, issues with movement and animations | |
HeyGen | Create your own avatars and AI-generated speakers, very realistic, simple operation, ideal for content creators, companies | Limited functions in the free version, prices are not intuitive |
AI-audio-Tools
AI-supported audio editing and generation
These tools enable the creation of realistic voice and audio content with the help of AI.
Tool | URL | Strengths | Weaknesses |
|---|---|---|---|
ElevenLabs | Excellent voice quality, versatile voice selection, many languages | Credit system not always fair, no rollover of unused credits | |
Suno | Quickly generates complete songs, very realistic and emotional vocals, intuitive interface, many genres, including obscure styles | Occasional sound artifacts, not always reliable expansion, limited control over song structure | |
Udio | Excellent sound quality, flexible control over song structure, lyrics match the rhythm, free plan is very attractive | Operation more complex, slower generation, non-English texts not always optimal |
Note: For podcast-style audio overviews, NotebookLM from Google is top.
KI und Office-Tools
More productive thanks to AI support in everyday office life
These tools help you to optimize workflows, to make meetings more efficient and to manage your time better.
Tool | URL | Strengths | Weaknesses |
|---|---|---|---|
Loom | Simple on-screen recording, intuitive, asynchronous communication with comments, creation of checklists | Little processing possible, questions regarding data protection | |
Wispr Flow | Perfect speech-to-text dictation, over 100 languages, very accurate, context-sensitive, formatting | Free plan is limited to 2000 words/week, private cloud (no local processing) | |
TL;DV | Meeting recordings, summary, statistics, transcript, Zapier integration, GDPR-compliant, German company | Quality of the transcripts varies |
AI automation with no-code automation
Automate workflows without programming knowledge
These platforms combine various tools to automate tasks without having to write a single line of code.
Tool | URL | Strengths | Weaknesses |
|---|---|---|---|
Zapier | Intuitive interface, large selection of apps, templates, stable, practical additional tools such as chatbots | Relatively expensive, limited flexibility | |
Make | Flexible, complex workflows, visual representation, inexpensive | Steeper learning curve, fewer app integrations | |
n8n | As a service or open source, usable, flexible, GDPR-compliant | More technical understanding required, smaller community, maintenance effort with self-hosting |
Note: This list is not exhaustive and will be updated on an ongoing basis. The AI landscape is developing rapidly - it is worth keeping an eye out for new tools and updates on a regular basis.
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