# Free AI learning & research tools in 2026: what each free plan includes

Source page: https://aitools-zh.pages.dev/en/free/learning/
Checked up to 2026-11-14 · AI Tools by Use Case

5 of the 7 AI learning & research tools we track have a free plan or can be used free, 0 offer only a free trial or preview and 0 have no free option recorded. Latest check 2026-11-14.

Free options for the 7 AI learning & research tools in our main catalog, as stated on each tool's official pricing page: free plan, free trial only, or nothing free, plus what the free tier includes. Where the limits are not recorded, the table says so.

| Tool | Free option | What the free tier includes | Checked | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Qwen Chat](https://aitools-zh.pages.dev/en/tools/qwen-chat/) | Free | The official site says Qwen Chat is free to use and open to all; the API is billed separately | 2026-10-21 | https://qwen.ai/home |
| [ChatGPT](https://aitools-zh.pages.dev/en/tools/chatgpt/) | Free plan | Not recorded | 2026-11-13 | https://chatgpt.com/pricing |
| [Google Gemini](https://aitools-zh.pages.dev/en/tools/gemini/) | Free plan | Not recorded | 2026-11-04 | https://gemini.google/subscriptions/ |
| [Immersive Translate](https://aitools-zh.pages.dev/en/tools/immersive-translate/) | Free plan | Free to use, with a daily request limit for free users (higher after registering); paid Pro and Max have a trial plan | 2026-11-04 | https://immersivetranslate.com/en/pricing/ |
| [Otter.ai](https://aitools-zh.pages.dev/en/tools/otter/) | Free plan | Basic is free: 300 transcription minutes a month | 2026-11-01 | https://otter.ai/pricing |
| [DeepSeek](https://aitools-zh.pages.dev/en/tools/deepseek/) | Not recorded | Not recorded | 2026-11-14 | https://api-docs.deepseek.com/quick_start/pricing |
| [Kimi](https://aitools-zh.pages.dev/en/tools/kimi/) | Not recorded | Not recorded | 2026-10-19 | https://www.kimi.com/ |

## FAQ

### Which AI learning & research tools are free in 2026?

According to their official pricing pages, these have a free plan or can be used free: ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Immersive Translate, Otter.ai, Qwen Chat.

### How current is this list?

Each row shows the date the tool's pricing was last checked on its official site; the latest check was 2026-11-14. Free tiers change often, so confirm the limits on the official page before relying on them.