It seems like every other day we see new apps that use artificial intelligence or machine-learning technology to make complex tasks easier. OpenAI's ChatGPT and its many uses are impressive obviously, but there are several other AI models that take tools beyond just chat-based applications.

The rapid rate at which these AI tools are being released makes it hard to keep track of them all, and to find the right app quickly when you need it. A few fans of the technology are making this easier with AI app directories. Some build it themselves, others crowd-source it, and some even shun websites for simple Notion databases. No matter what, it's easier than before to find an AI tool with these free directories.

1. Futurepedia (Web): Large and Daily Updated Directory of AI Tools

Futurepedia is one of the largest directories of online AI tools, with new apps added daily

Futurepedia is one of the largest AI tools directory on the internet with almost 3,000 entries, and keeps increasing its size by adding new apps daily. In fact, right at the top, you can check tools added today (with a badge indicating how many they are), as well as check out the latest news for anyone interested in using or developing AI tools.

The app uses a search engine that packs in some AI magic for you to use natural-language terms, like "I want help with my Math homework." You can also browse or filter the website with tags such as type of pricing, mobile app, open source, browser extension, no-signup required, etc.

Each tool Futurepedia shows is in the form of a card with basic information like a short description, how many users have liked or bookmarked it, and whether it's free, freemium, or paid. You can click the card for a longer description of the app, reviews by Futurepedia users, as well as recommendations for alternative AI tools.

2. TopAI.tools (Web): Discover AI Tools, and Create and Export Shortlists

At TopAI.tools, you can create lists of your favorite AI apps and export or share them with others

TopAI.tools has a collection of over 3800 AI tools in its directory across several categories such as AI Detection, Art, Audio, Avatars, Business, Chat, Coaching, Data Analysis, Design, Development, Education, Email, Finance, Gaming, Images, Legal, Marketing, Music, Podcasting, Productivity, Prompt Guides, Research, SEO, Social Media, Speech, Translation, Video, and Writing. Each tool card shows you the price, a short description and image, and other non-category tags such as no-code, students, etc.

All cards also have the option to like or bookmark them for later, as well as a checkbox for Shortlist. You can view your shortlist at any time, but if you're registered, you can save these AI tool lists for later and even export or share them with friends. It's a cool way to build a set of apps that you want to recommend to others, as a manager to a team or a teacher to students.

3. ToolScout (Web): Discover Random AI Tools and Built-In Chatbot

ToolScout lets you randomly discover new AI tools like StumbleUpon, and includes a built-in ChatGPT-like chatbot

ToolScout has a large directory of AI tools across categories like Image, 3D, SEO, Customer Support, Email, Personalized Video, Research, Sales, Design, Search Engine, Assistant, Avatar, Writing, Marketing, Fun, Logo, Audio, Video, Speech, Gaming, Code, Text, and Music. You can sort the list by popular, newest, or verified tools, and filter it by price type.

Click the "Discover" button at any time to be taken to a random AI tool from the directory, working like a StumbleUpon for AI apps that you wouldn't come across otherwise. ToolScout also comes with a built-in chatbot to talk to it like ChatGPT. Instead of traditional search, this is a new way to find information from within the site.

iLib has an updated list of the most popular AI websites and tools online, based on monthly traffic

While popularity isn't the yardstick of being the best quality technology, it is still a good indicator of which apps or tools are worth your time. The folks at iLib have gathered over 3,000 of the internet's favorite AI tools and ranked them by their monthly online visitors. You can view this list with columns like traffic rank, monthly traffic, category, and description, with a maximum of 200 entries per page.

The main directory at iLib has a large collection of over 4,500 AI tools, spread across 100+ categories for easy browsing. You can filter the tools by payment type (freemium, free, free trial, paid, payment required, subscription, free options) or by product type (tool, generative AI, tutorial, API, Saas, app, extension, prompts). Unlike other such sites, iLib offers all the information about the tool in the card; if you click it, you'll be taken to the tool and not to any page with additional information.

5. AIcyclopedia (Web): Directory of AI Tools, AI Podcasts, and AI Prompts

AIcyclopedia not only curates AI tools, but also podcasts related to AI as well as GPT prompts

Another AI tool directory site, AIcyclopedia doesn't offer a whole lot of information about the AI tool in the card, such as pricing information or categories and tags. In fact, you can't even filter the directory with such different parameters, which is common on other sites. You can browse by paid tools or free tools, but there aren't further refinements. So why should you check out AIcyclopedia?

First, it doesn't restrict itself to AI tools alone. The directory also includes several podcasts related to AI, whether on development, discussing tools and uses, and news and interviews with experts. And AIcyclopedia also has a collection of effective ChatGPT prompts and other templates to use with AI tools to get useful answers.

Second, AIcyclopedia has two types of search engines baked into the site, which you can toggle to switch between. You can search the tools like a traditional search engine with keywords; or you can use natural language to get search results that match what you are looking for.

6. AI Infinity (Web): Free Notion Database of AI Tools

AI Infinity is one of the few AI tools directories that uses a Notion database, making it easier to browse

AI Infinity looks and feels like a small-time project to gather the best AI tools out there and make them easy to find. And that's why it seems like they have chosen a simple Notion database to list the directory. But surprisingly, it actually makes it a great way to browse these tools.

See, the default view in all other AI tools directories is the cards format. No one offers a table with columns of all the tools, so that you can quickly compare them—apart from AI Infinity. Information is kept to a minimum, showing just the tool name, categories, price, URL, and description. You can filter or sort the list by category, price, or date. And like with any Notion database, you can duplicate it for yourself or export the data to use as you want.

For Best Results, Mix AI and Manual Tools

As you browse or search these directories, you'll be surprised by how many amazing AI tools there are now. They undoubtedly reduce your workload, but you'll also find that the technology isn't infallible. In most cases, it's best to pair the AI tool with a different manual tool. Take the results from the AI tool, and then apply the final finishing touches yourself in any app of your choice.