Best AI tools for students
Students ask which AI tools are allowed, which are free, and which actually help them understand the material. Always check your school’s rules first.
We are oneTomorrow. These picks focus on learning: studying your own notes, finding real sources and improving your own writing.
Our picks
1.Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM)
A research partner grounded in your own documents, from Google
Why it's here: Upload class notes or readings and get summaries, study guides and answers grounded in those sources.
Price: Free to use; higher limits through Google AI Plus, Pro and Ultra subscriptions · Has a free plan (last checked Oct 18, 2026)
See Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM) details2.Khanmigo
Khan Academy's AI tutor and teaching assistant
Why it's here: A tutor from Khan Academy that guides you to the answer instead of just giving it.
Price: Free for teachers; $4/mo or $44/yr for learners and parents; district pricing on request · Has a free plan (last checked Oct 19, 2026)
See Khanmigo details3.Perplexity
An AI answer engine that searches the web and cites its sources
Why it's here: Answers with links to its sources, so you can check them and cite the originals.
Price: Free plan; Pro $17/mo and Max $167/mo when billed annually; Enterprise plans available · Has a free plan (last checked Oct 12, 2026)
See Perplexity details4.Consensus
An AI search engine that answers questions from peer-reviewed research
Why it's here: Searches research papers and shows what studies found, useful for essays and lab reports.
Price: Free plan for basic paper search; Pro $12/mo billed annually ($144/yr); Deep and Team plans available · Has a free plan (last checked Oct 12, 2026)
See Consensus details5.Gemini
Google's AI assistant for chat, writing, research and images
Why it's here: Explains hard topics step by step and makes practice questions, with a free plan.
Price: Free; Google AI Plus $4.99/mo, AI Pro $19.99/mo, AI Ultra from $99.99/mo (prices vary by market) · Has a free plan (last checked Oct 18, 2026)
See Gemini details6.Otter.ai
An AI meeting assistant that records, transcribes and summarises your calls
Why it's here: Transcribes lectures so you can search and review them later (ask permission to record).
Price: Free Basic plan; Pro $16.99/user/mo monthly ($8.33 billed annually); Business $30/user/mo monthly ($19.99 billed annually); Enterprise · Has a free plan (last checked Oct 12, 2026)
See Otter.ai details7.Paperpal
AI writing help built for academic work
Why it's here: Academic writing feedback on grammar and clarity, with a free plan.
Price: Free plan; Prime $8.40/mo ($100.80/yr), Pro $20.30/mo ($243.60/yr) billed annually; multi-year options · Has a free plan (last checked Oct 19, 2026)
See Paperpal details8.Jenni AI
AI writing partner for research-backed drafts
Why it's here: Helps outline and cite research writing, with a free plan to try.
Price: Free $0/mo; Plus about $12/mo; Pro about $29/mo (annual discounts available) · Has a free plan (last checked Oct 14, 2026)
See Jenni AI details
How we picked
Every pick is a published tool in our catalog. Prices come from each tool's own pricing page and can change, so check before you buy. No tool paid to be on this list. Read how we rank and our disclosure.