Best AI Research Products in 2026

Ask anything.

Key Perplexity.ai features:

User-Friendly Interface Advanced AI Speed Versatility

Give Hivly an idea. Get a finished social post. Add a photo and one sentence. Hivly writes the caption, designs the post, and schedules it for Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

Key HIVLY.APP features:

Tagging System Reporting and Analytics Collaboration Features Social Media Management

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ChatGPT is a powerful, open-source language model.

Key ChatGPT features:

Versatility Accessibility Natural Language Understanding Time Efficiency

AI-first notebook by Google, available in the U.S., blends large language models and user-chosen data. Apply for access to explore intelligent insights and enhance your note-taking experience.

Key NotebookLM features:

Integration with Google Workspace AI-Powered Assistance Real-Time Collaboration Flexibility and Customizability

Claude is a next generation AI assistant built for work and trained to be safe, accurate, and secure. An AI assistant from Anthropic.

Key Claude AI features:

Advanced Natural Language Processing High Customizability Scalability Robust Plugin Ecosystem

All-in-one workspace. One tool for your whole team. Write, plan, and get organized.

Key Notion features:

All-in-One Workspace Highly Customizable Collaboration Features Cross-Platform Availability

Connected Papers is a unique, visual tool to help researchers and applied scientists find and explore papers relevant to their field of work.

Key Connected Papers features:

Visual Exploration Graph-Based Interface Research Discovery Free Access

The most powerful discovery app ever built for researchers!

Key Research Rabbit features:

User-friendly Interface Customized Recommendations Collaboration Features Visualization Tools

Before asking ChatGPT for the basics.

Key WikiGPT features:

Community-driven Knowledge Base Integration with GPT User-friendly Interface

Save time. Better results.

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elicit is an on-site search software for internet, mobile devices and social media.

Key elicit features:

Comprehensive Search Capabilities User-Friendly Interface Advanced Filtering Options Integration with Other Tools

Google Alerts will send you email or RSS updates of the latest relevant Google results (web, news...

Key Google Alerts features:

Free to Use Real-time Updates Customization Ease of Use

You.com, the world's first open search engine platform that summarizes the web for users, with superior privacy choices, actionable results, extensible apps and personalization through preferred sources.

Key You.com features:

Customizable Search Privacy-Focused Multiple Perspectives Integration with Apps

Search scientific literature with interactive citations map.

Key Litmaps features:

Visual Exploration Real-time Updates Comprehensive Database User-friendly Interface