AI tools, tested and unjargoned
Plain-English verdicts on 135 tools, a level for each one, and deals for readers.
Best AI tools for teachingRanked by our editors · updated 6 Oct 2026
| Tool | Best for | Level | Price | Our verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAilaFree AI lesson assistant that builds lesson plans, slides, quizzes and worksheets aligned to the national curriculum. | Planning national curriculum lessons | Beginner | Free | Being tested |
| BBrisk TeachingA browser extension that drafts feedback on pupils’ writing, changes reading levels and makes resources. | Feedback on pupils’ written work | Beginner | Free plan; paid plans | Being tested |
| DDiffitTurns any text, PDF, web page, video or topic into resources pitched at the reading level your pupils need. | Adapting texts for different readers | Beginner | Free plan; paid plans | Being tested |
| KKahoot!Quiz games that a class plays on their own devices in real time, with AI that drafts questions from a topic. | Lively quizzes in class | Beginner | Free plan; paid plans | Being tested |
| MMagicSchoolMore than 80 AI tools that help teachers draft lesson plans, quizzes, rubrics and feedback on pupils’ writing. | Quick drafts of everyday resources | Beginner | Free plan; paid plans | Being tested |
| PPadletOnline boards where a class or team posts ideas, links, images and videos together, with AI features too. | Collecting ideas from a class | Beginner | Free plan; paid plans | Being tested |
| QQuizletFlashcards and study modes for learning anything, with AI tools that turn notes into study sets. | Revision with flashcards | Beginner | Free plan; paid plans | Being tested |
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