Pricing index · 17 categories
What AI tools actually cost
The cheapest paid plan for every tool with a captured price, summarised per workflow. Free tiers are counted, not averaged in. Across the priced categories the median entry price is $21.98 a month.
| Workflow | Median entry | Range | Free plan | Cheapest paid | Reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Assistants11 of 51 priced | $9.99/mo | $0.17 – $50 | 43 of 51 | Flux by Black Forest Labs $0.17 | 2026-08-31 – 2026-09-08 |
| AI Knowledge Management6 of 23 priced | $10/mo | $4 – $24 | 13 of 23 | Obsidian $4 | 2026-08-31 – 2026-09-08 |
| AI Research & Search7 of 28 priced | $10/mo | $0.01 – $20 | 24 of 28 | Tavily $0.01 | 2026-08-31 – 2026-09-08 |
| AI Image & Design14 of 45 priced | $10.25/mo | $0.17 – $35 | 37 of 45 | Flux by Black Forest Labs $0.17 | 2026-08-31 – 2026-09-08 |
| AI Writing & Editing9 of 33 priced | $13/mo | $9 – $49 | 21 of 33 | Koala Writer $9 | 2026-08-31 – 2026-09-08 |
| AI Meeting Assistants9 of 18 priced | $18/mo | $14 – $1185 | 15 of 18 | Granola $14 | 2026-09-02 – 2026-09-08 |
| AI Automation & Workflows17 of 44 priced | $20/mo | $5 – $200 | 29 of 44 | Browser Use $5 | 2026-08-31 – 2026-09-08 |
| AI Email & Communication6 of 15 priced | $20.25/mo | $7 – $55 | 7 of 15 | Gemini for Google Workspace $7 | 2026-09-02 – 2026-09-08 |
| AI SEO & Content Optimization10 of 18 priced | $21.98/mo | $6.66 – $117 | 9 of 18 | AnswerThePublic $6.66 | 2026-09-02 – 2026-09-08 |
| AI Audio & Voice7 of 26 priced | $24/mo | $8.25 – $1185 | 22 of 26 | LANDR $8.25 | 2026-08-31 – 2026-09-08 |
| AI Coding & Development29 of 84 priced | $24/mo | $2.99 – $450 | 70 of 84 | Hostinger Horizons $2.99 | 2026-08-31 – 2026-09-08 |
| AI Video Generation15 of 45 priced | $24/mo | $4.80 – $5000 | 38 of 45 | PixVerse $4.80 | 2026-08-31 – 2026-09-08 |
| AI Social Media5 of 16 priced | $24.99/mo | $18.75 – $99 | 12 of 16 | Later $18.75 | 2026-09-02 – 2026-09-08 |
| AI Data & Analytics13 of 30 priced | $25/mo | $8 – $2000 | 19 of 30 | Rows $8 | 2026-09-02 – 2026-09-08 |
| AI Agent & Chatbot Builders10 of 37 priced | $38/mo | $0.01 – $250 | 21 of 37 | Tavily $0.01 | 2026-09-02 – 2026-09-08 |
| AI Marketing & Sales11 of 37 priced | $39/mo | $4.80 – $125 | 19 of 37 | PixVerse $4.80 | 2026-08-31 – 2026-09-08 |
| AI HR & Recruiting6 of 22 priced | $99.50/mo | $13 – $299 | 3 of 22 | Teal $13 | 2026-09-02 – 2026-09-08 |
Prices are a reviewed snapshot in US dollars, converted to a monthly figure when a plan is billed yearly. Per-seat plans are counted at one seat. Usage-based and "contact sales" plans are excluded from the median. Always confirm the current price with the vendor.
Straight answers
How this index works
How is the median entry price calculated?
For each tool we take the cheapest real monthly price a buyer can pay: the lowest paid plan on its pricing page, converted to a monthly figure when the plan is billed yearly. Free tiers and 'contact sales' plans are excluded from the median and counted separately. The median is the middle value of those prices in a category.
Are these prices current?
They are a dated snapshot. Each row names the range of review dates behind it. Vendors change prices, limits, and plan names frequently, so confirm on the vendor's pricing page before you buy.
Why is my category missing?
A category appears only once at least 5 of its tools have a captured price. Below that a median describes the sample, not the market.