Free tiers & education deals
No chasing flash sales (stale info is worse than none) — only long-standing, officially verifiable programs: free for students and teachers, nonprofit plans, and the best permanent free tiers. Checked regularly.
Students & teachers: free right away
| Tool | Who can apply | Plan |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub Copilot | Students & teachers | Free Copilot after GitHub Education verification |
| Notion | Students & educators | Free personal Education plan (AI features per official terms) |
| Canva | K-12 teachers & schools | Free education edition with most Pro features and AI tools |
| Figma | Students & educators | Free professional features via education plan |
| JetBrains suite | Students | Free pro IDEs after student verification (AI features per official terms) |
* Eligibility and plans follow each tool's official education page.
Nonprofit plans
| Tool | Who can apply | Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Canva | Nonprofits | Free Canva Pro team plan after verification |
| Google Workspace (Nonprofit) | Nonprofits | Free plan with core features; AI features per official plan |
Best permanent free tiers
Generous free tiers anyone can use, no verification needed:
| Tool | Free-tier highlight |
|---|---|
| Gemini | One of the most generous free tiers among flagship AIs |
| Kling | Daily free credits to generate videos |
| Suno | Daily free quota to generate full songs |
| ElevenLabs | Monthly free characters to test voices |
| Canva | Free plan handles most everyday design |
| CapCut | Core editing and captions are free |
Want them all? 1,758 tools offer a free or freemium plan: Free AI tools.
FAQ
Why no time-limited sales?
Limited promos change fast, and stale info is worse than none. This page only lists long-standing education, nonprofit, and free-tier programs verifiable on official pages, checked regularly.
How do I apply?
Education plans usually need a school email or proof of enrollment — apply on each tool's Education/Students page. Eligibility and terms follow the current official announcement.