About Altern
Altern is a curated directory of AI tools, agents, and SDKs, updated daily. It helps users discover, compare, and save AI tools across dozens of categories, from chatbots and coding agents to video generators and language models. Users can sign in with Google or GitHub to save favorites and receive updates about new tools.
Key Features
Curated directory of AI tools, agents, and SDKs
Daily updates with new tools
Categorization by type, popularity, and pricing (free, students, open source)
User accounts to save favorites and receive updates
Collections and curated lists (e.g., IDE Assistants, App Builders, Coding Agents)
Sign in with Google or GitHub
Search and filter by category and pricing
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Free to use with no paywall
- Daily updates keep the directory current
- Wide variety of categories covering all major AI domains
- User accounts enable saving favorites for easy access
Cons
- No in-depth reviews or user ratings for tools
- Relies on submissions and curation, may miss niche tools
Best For
Discovering AI tools for specific tasks (e.g., coding, video, writing)Finding alternatives to popular tools like Cursor or ChatGPTStaying updated with newly released AI tools and agentsCurating personal lists of favorite tools for team or personal use