AI Tools and Software Deals: Free Plans, Trials and Annual Billing Savings
Software subscriptions add up quickly, especially when you are testing several AI tools at once. The good news is that most software brands do not rely on traditional coupon codes. Instead, they offer free plans, free trials and lower prices when you switch from monthly to annual billing. Below we have grouped the current offers listed on SaveHub by what you actually need the tool for, so you can try before you pay and lock in the lower rate once you are sure.
AI Writing Tools
Writing assistants are one of the most crowded categories, and nearly every brand lets you start for free.
- Rytr: a Free Forever Plan with 10K characters monthly, and the annual plan saves 20% on the total price.
- editGPT: a free plan to get started, plus savings of up to 40% with annual billing.
- Samwell AI: a free plan with 1,000 AI words, and the yearly Academic plan saves 60% per month.
- HyperWrite: save 20% with annual billing.
If you write a lot every week, compare the free allowance first. A free plan that covers your normal volume can be worth more than a discount on a plan you do not need.
Transcription, Video and Podcasting
| Store | Free option | Billing savings |
|---|---|---|
| UniScribe | 120 free transcription minutes monthly | Save 40% with annual plans |
| Vidfly | Start free with no credit card required | Up to 32% off with yearly billing; 3 months free with the top yearly plan |
| Captivate | Try Captivate free for 30 days on every plan | Free podcasting courses in Growth Labs |
For creators, the free tiers here are generous enough to run a real test project. Upload a full episode or video rather than a short clip so you can judge accuracy and export quality before committing.
Chatbots and AI Assistants
- Wonderchat: a 7-day free trial on every paid plan, and paying yearly saves 17% on all plans.
- Superpower ChatGPT: a Free Forever Plan, save $60 with the annual Pro plan, and a 0% showcase platform fee through Oct 31.
- Cast Me Now: a 7-day free trial on the Basic plan and 20% off the first month of the Plus plan.
Developer and Coding Tools
- RapidNative: 20 free AI credits monthly with no card, and 50% off yearly plans.
- Novita AI: save 50% on batch inference for supported models, plus a referral program where you give $10 and earn $10 in LLM API credits.
- Promptmetheus: a free plan for prompt engineering and a 7-day free trial on paid plans.
Marketing, Social and Business Software
- OneUp: a 7-day free trial on all plans, and annual billing saves up to 40% monthly.
- Adalysis: a 30-day free trial, 10% off six-month plans and 15% off annual plans.
- DimeADozen.ai: a free idea score with no credit card needed, starter validation reports from $9 one-time, and a 3-pack of reports for $179, which saves $208 compared with buying singles.
- Roboquant: a Free Forever Plan to test strategies, and 2 months free with yearly billing.
- JobStep: a free plan with resume score and job tracker, and 60% off with the quarterly plan.
Learning and Membership Offers
Mammoth Club lists an annual membership for $199 instead of $1,999, with a free book and shirt included with annual membership. Digitsu offers an annual plan at $19.99 a month for 50+ courses, a 20% saving.
How to Save the Most on Software Subscriptions
- Start on the free plan or trial. Use the full trial period on a real task. Set a calendar reminder a day or two before the trial ends so you decide on purpose instead of being billed by default.
- Switch to annual only after you are sure. Annual billing is where the biggest savings sit, ranging from 15% to 60% in the offers above, but it is a bigger upfront commitment. Pay monthly for the first month if you are still unsure.
- Check the usage limits, not just the price. Characters, minutes, credits and seats differ between plans. A cheaper plan that runs out mid-month can end up costing more.
- Look for bundles and multi-packs. Report packs and longer billing terms usually lower the per-unit cost if you know you will use them.
- Read the terms on each store page. Some offers apply only to new customers or specific plans, so confirm the details before you check out.
Tip: most software offers on SaveHub are deals rather than codes, which means the discount is applied on the brand's pricing page when you choose the billing period. Open the store page on SaveHub to see the current offer details.
Offers can change or end without notice, so check the latest details on each store page before you subscribe. You can browse every current offer on our coupons page, and find more savings guides on the SaveHub blog.