Altern
Best AI tools and agents for everyone in 2026
Altern is a curated directory of AI-powered tools and agents spanning dozens of categories, from coding assistants and app builders to marketing, legal, and productivity tools. It helps users discover and compare over 100 AI products organized by use case and audience. Users can also create and share their own custom lists of favorite tools.
Altern aggregates and categorizes 100+ AI tools into browsable categories and curated lists so users can quickly find relevant options.
general users, students, developers, and professionals looking for AI tools
Background.
- Status
- launched
- Business model
- free
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