ARTIFICIALLY NERDY · NERDY SAVINGS

Nerdy Savings

See what your software really costs each year, then find free or cheaper options that do the same job.

Prices checked Oct 26, 2026

How can I spend less on AI and design tools?

Add up what you pay, then check each tool for a free plan or a cheaper rival. Tick your tools in the calculator below for a yearly total and a cheaper option, where there is one, for each, all in US dollars before tax.

What do your tools cost?

Tick what you pay for. We add it up using each tool's cheapest solo plan (billed yearly, per month, where that's cheaper) and only suggest a swap that costs less on the same basis.

460 tools in 25 categories

Video Editing 17 tools
Image Generation 19 tools
Writing & Copy 17 tools
Chatbots & AI Assistants 15 tools
Transcription & Meeting Notes 21 tools
Voice & Audio 19 tools
Presentations 19 tools
Website Builders 20 tools
Email Marketing 21 tools
Social Media Scheduling 19 tools
Design & Graphics 19 tools
SEO 19 tools
Customer Support Chat 22 tools
Automation & No-Code 21 tools
Coding Assistants 18 tools
Research & Search 17 tools
Spreadsheets & Data 19 tools
Notes & Productivity 22 tools
Music 16 tools
Avatars & AI Presenters 17 tools
Photo Editing 14 tools
Podcasting 16 tools
E-commerce 17 tools
CRM & Sales 18 tools
Scheduling & Booking 18 tools

Cheaper doesn't always mean the same. Alternatives can differ in features and quality, so try the free plan before you switch.

Deals and price changes

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Cheaper alternatives

NERDY SAVINGS · CHATBOTS

Google AI Pro vs ChatGPT Plus: which US$20 plan should you pay for?

Same price, very different bundles. Google sells an AI plan with a pile of storage and extras attached. OpenAI sells the chatbot most people already know.

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NERDY SAVINGS · CHATGPT PLANS

ChatGPT Go vs Plus: which plan is worth paying for?

ChatGPT Go costs US$8 a month and Plus costs US$20. What the extra US$12 buys, and how to tell if you'd use it.

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NERDY SAVINGS · DESIGN

Free and cheaper alternatives to Canva Pro for small businesses

8 alternatives plus Canva's free plan, compared on price, watermarks and business use, with a quick savings calculator.

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NERDY SAVINGS · VIDEO EDITING

Free and cheaper alternatives to Descript

3 options compared on free plans and price, checked Oct 26, 2026.

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NERDY SAVINGS · WRITING & COPY

Free and cheaper alternatives to Jasper

4 options compared on free plans and price, checked Oct 26, 2026.

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NERDY SAVINGS · CHATBOTS & AI ASSISTANTS

Free and cheaper alternatives to ChatGPT

7 options compared on free plans and price, checked Nov 1, 2026.

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NERDY SAVINGS · CHATBOTS & AI ASSISTANTS

Free and cheaper alternatives to Claude Pro

7 options compared on free plans and price, checked Nov 1, 2026.

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NERDY SAVINGS · TRANSCRIPTION & MEETING NOTES

Free and cheaper alternatives to tl;dv

3 options compared on free plans and price, checked Oct 26, 2026.

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NERDY SAVINGS · VIDEO EDITING

Free and cheaper alternatives to Luma Dream Machine

3 options compared on free plans and price, checked Oct 26, 2026.

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NERDY SAVINGS · VIDEO EDITING

Alternatives to Submagic: free plans and prices

3 options compared on free plans and price, checked Oct 26, 2026.

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NERDY SAVINGS · VIDEO EDITING

Free and cheaper alternatives to Adobe Premiere

3 options compared on free plans and price, checked Oct 26, 2026.

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