ToolRankBest free AI education tools (with a real free plan)
Updated 16 Oct 2026 · Prices from vendor pages only · How we rank →
The short answer
These AI education tools have a free plan or are free to use, and we confirmed it on each vendor's own pricing page. Khanmigo comes first: tutoring tied to Khan Academy content, free for teachers and cheap for learners. The cheapest verified paid plan here is Khanmigo Learners ($4/month or $44/year). 4 of the 4 have a free plan we could confirm. Every price below is from the vendor’s own page, checked 16 Oct 2026.
Ranked shortlist
- Khanmigo: Tutoring tied to Khan Academy content, free for teachers and cheap for learners. Plan: Teachers: Free
- Duolingo: The most popular way to learn languages, with 100+ courses and a strong free tier. Plan: Free: $0
- MagicSchool: Free forever for individual teachers, with school-safe privacy features. Plan: Free: $0
- Brisk Teaching: Chrome extension that helps teachers create, give feedback and differentiate. Plan: Free: $0
Order follows ToolRank’s editorial ranking in Education & Learning, filtered to tools that fit this page. Anything we couldn’t confirm on a vendor page says “Not yet verified”.
Side by side
| Rank | Tool | Relevant plan | Starting price | Free plan | Best for | Main limitation | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Khanmigo | Teachers: Free | $4/month ($44/year) | Free for teachers | Students wanting guided tutoring; teachers wanting free planning help | Learner and family access is paid ($4/month). | 16 Oct 2026 |
| #2 | Duolingo | Free: $0 | Not yet verified | Free learning content with ads and limited hearts | Casual daily language practice | Free plan has limited hearts and ads; Super removes them. | 16 Oct 2026 |
| #3 | MagicSchool | Free: $0 | $8.33/user/month (Plus, billed annually; $12.99 monthly) | Forever free for individual teachers | Teachers planning lessons and differentiating materials | Advanced features need Plus; district oversight needs Enterprise pricing. | 16 Oct 2026 |
| #4 | Brisk Teaching | Free: $0 | Not yet verified | Free to install and get started | Teachers creating lessons and feedback in the browser | School pricing not verified | 16 Oct 2026 |
Prices as listed by each vendor on the last-checked date, USD, before tax. Plans and limits change, so follow the sources below.
Who should pick which
Pick Khanmigo for students wanting guided tutoring; teachers wanting free planning help (Teachers: Free); think twice if you need subjects beyond Khan Academy's content library. Pick Duolingo for casual daily language practice (Free: $0); think twice if you need intensive conversation practice with a tutor. Pick MagicSchool for teachers planning lessons and differentiating materials (Free: $0); think twice if you're a self-learner rather than an educator. Pick Brisk Teaching for teachers creating lessons and feedback in the browser (Free: $0). Watch out: school pricing not verified.
FAQ
Which of these is cheapest?
Khanmigo Learners ($4/month or $44/year) is the lowest paid price we verified on this list (https://www.khanmigo.ai/pricing, checked 16 Oct 2026). Check the vendor page for tax, billing period and usage limits.
Which of these have a free plan?
Khanmigo: Free for teachers; Duolingo: Free learning content with ads and limited hearts; MagicSchool: Forever free for individual teachers; Brisk Teaching: Free to install and get started.
How were these tools chosen?
They are the tools in ToolRank's rankings with a free plan or free use (not just a trial), confirmed on the vendor's own website on 16 Oct 2026. Tools we could not verify are left out rather than guessed, and anything unconfirmed is marked Not yet verified.
Sources
- Khanmigo: Khanmigo pricing checked 16 Oct 2026
- Duolingo: Duolingo Super checked 16 Oct 2026
- MagicSchool: MagicSchool pricing checked 16 Oct 2026
- Brisk Teaching: Brisk Teaching pricing checked 16 Oct 2026
Related comparisons
Profiles: Khanmigo · Duolingo · MagicSchool · Brisk Teaching
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