We tested 14 free PDF tools on Windows 11 and 10 and compared them on what they actually let you do for free, where the limits kick in, and who each one is right for. Some surprised us, others disappointed. See which ones made the cut, our comparison table, and the top pick for every type of user.
Adobe Acrobat Reader is the free PDF viewer from Adobe, available for Windows 10 and Windows 11. Read, annotate, sign, and share PDF files at no cost. Paid plans unlock editing, conversion, and AI features.
Threads is Meta’s text-based social app with 450+ million monthly users. Install it from the Microsoft Store. This guide covers both options, key features, and tips to get started on your PC.
Here are the best AI code editors for Windows that cost nothing to use. Some run models on your own PC, some pair with free APIs, and some just work out of the box with no account needed.
The top 19 AI editing software for Windows PC in 2026. Create stunning apps, games & websites with these desktop tools.
Windsurf is a free AI code editor for Windows 10/11 built around Cascade, an agent that reads your entire codebase and makes edits across multiple files at once. Free plan available.
Winslop is a free tool for Windows 10/11 that removes Copilot, forced AI features, Microsoft tracking, Start menu ads, and pre-installed apps you never asked for. No installer. Just extract and run as Administrator.
Claude is an AI assistant by Anthropic for Windows 11/10. It handles writing, coding, research, and file analysis. Cowork lets it create files directly on your PC. This page covers how to install it and how it compares to ChatGPT and Copilot.
OpenAI Codex is a free AI coding tool for Windows 10 and Windows 11. Download it from the Microsoft Store, sign in with a free ChatGPT account, and let it handle coding tasks while you move on to other things. This page covers how to install it, what it can do, and how it compares to tools like Cursor and GitHub Copilot.
Cursor IDE turns your code editor into an AI-powered assistant that can write entire features, fix bugs, and refactor your codebase. Here is our full hands-on review and download guide for Windows.
