Top 100 Digital Learning Tools Announced!

The results of the 18th annual "Top Tools for Learning" survey are out — and AI tools have clearly stolen the spotlight in 2024!

Top 100 Digital Learning Tools Announced!

The world of education is evolving rapidly. Today, it's not just about accessing information, but how we experience it. That’s why, like every year, the “Top 100 Tools for Learning” list captures the pulse of this transformation.

Organized globally for 18 years, the survey reflects the voices of educators, learners, content creators, and organizations, showcasing the most used digital learning tools worldwide.

And this year, artificial intelligence has taken center stage! ChatGPT has climbed to 2nd place after its leap last year. New-generation AI chatbots such as Microsoft Copilot, Google Gemini, Claude, and Perplexity also made strong entries into the list.

At EdTech Türkiye, we translated, interpreted, and curated the list for you. Let’s explore the tools that are shaping the future of digital learning—together.

Rising Stars of 2024

  • ChatGPT (#2) – Up from 4th place last year, now in the top 2.

  • Copilot (#20) – Microsoft’s AI-powered assistant makes a striking debut.

  • Perplexity (#47), Claude (#50), Gemini (#53) – Emerging AI chatbots making their mark.

  • DeepL (#13) – Jumped 13 spots for its high-quality translation performance.

  • Synthesia (#75) – Gained 20 places thanks to its growing impact in AI video creation.

Most Used Tools – Top 10

  1. YouTube – The undisputed king of video learning

  2. ChatGPT – Text-based AI assistant

  3. Google Search – The foundation of online inquiry

  4. PowerPoint – A staple for presentations

  5. Zoom – The go-to platform for virtual meetings

  6. Microsoft Teams – Collaboration and communication hub

  7. Word – The classic word processor

  8. LinkedIn – The essential professional network

  9. Canva – Making design accessible to all

  10. Wikipedia – The open encyclopedia of the web

EdTech Tools to Watch

  • Interactive & Game-Based Tools:
    Kahoot! (#14), Mentimeter (#16), Quizlet (#32), Socrative (#78), Nearpod (#80)

  • Learning Management Systems:
    Moodle (#33), Google Classroom (#35), Canvas (#79)

  • SCORM & Interactive Content Tools:
    H5P (#71), Easygenerator (#67), Clixie.ai (#96)

Video & Content Creation Tools

  • Camtasia (#41), Loom (#77), Edpuzzle (#76), Descript (#88), Adobe Premiere Pro (#89) – Powerhouses of video-based learning

  • hihaho (#36), Genially (#74) – Bringing interactive video to the forefront

No Tools Description
1 YouTube Video hosting and sharing platform
2 ChatGPT AI chatbot that understands and generates natural language
3 Google Arama Search engine
4 PowerPoint Microsoft’s presentation software
5 Zoom Video conferencing platform
6 Microsoft Teams Corporate collaboration platform
7 Word Microsoft’s document editing software
8 LinkedIn Professional social network
9 Canva Graphic design tool
10 Wikipedia Online encyclopedia
11 Google Dokümanlar & Drive Office suite and file sharing platform
12 WhatsApp Messaging application
13 DeepL Online translation tool
14 Kahoot! Live interaction tool
15 Spotify Music and podcast platform
16 Mentimeter Live interaction tool
17 Excel Microsoft’s spreadsheet software
18 Grammarly Grammar checker
19 Instagram Photo sharing social network
20 Copilot AI assistant developed by Microsoft
21 Padlet Virtual board for content organization
22 Slack Team collaboration platform
23 Google Scholar Google’s academic search engine
24 Articulate Online course creation tool
25 WordPress Open-source blogging and website platform
26 getAbstract Book summary platform
27 Coursera Online course platform
28 Masterclass Video lesson streaming platform
29 Outlook Email client
30 TED Talks Inspirational video talks
31 Duolingo Language learning application
32 Quizlet Educational games and testing tool
33 Moodle Open-source learning platform
34 Vimeo Video hosting and sharing platform
35 Google Classroom Educational learning platform
36 hihaho Interactive video tool
37 Netflix Documentaries/films
38 Pocket Personal content saving tool
39 Notion Productivity and note-taking web app
40 Google Meet Google’s video meeting platform
41 Camtasia Screen recording tool
42 Miro Online whiteboard platform
43 Trello Team and project management tool
44 LinkedIn Learning LinkedIn’s online learning platform
45 Facebook Social network
46 TikTok Short-form video sharing platform
47 Perplexity AI-powered research and conversational search engine
48 Google Forms Google’s online survey and form tool
49 OneNote Microsoft’s digital notebook
50 Claude AI-powered research and chat search engine
51 Google Maps Searchable, zoomable, customizable maps
52 Flip Microsoft’s educational video meeting platform
53 Gemini AI chatbot developed by Google
54 Gmail Google’s email client
55 Google Workspace Integrated productivity and collaboration suite
56 Snagit Screenshot capture tool
57 Udemy Online course platform
58 Google Translate Google’s online translation tool
59 Dropbox File sharing platform
60 Jamboard Google’s interactive whiteboard
61 Adobe Acrobat Pro PDF creation and control tool
62 Vitero Inspire Webinar software
63 ClickUp Unified task, document, chat, and goal management tool
64 Asana Work management platform
65 Mural Online whiteboard platform
66 X Social network (formerly Twitter)
67 Easygenerator Easy e-learning content creation tool
68 SharePoint Microsoft’s enterprise collaboration platform
69 Wordwall Educational resource creation tool
70 Pinterest Content curation platform
71 H5P HTML5 content creation tool
72 Confluence Team collaboration software
73 Kindle Reader App Amazon’s e-book reader
74 Genially Interactive animated content creation platform
75 Synthesia AI-powered video production platform
76 Edpuzzle Interactive video creation tool
77 Loom Screen recording tool
78 Socrative Student response system for real-time engagement
79 Canvas Learning management system
80 Nearpod Interactive presentation and teaching platform
81 Feedly RSS/news reader
82 Khan Academy Free online education platform
83 Whereby Video meeting platform
84 Firefox Web browser
85 Quizizz Educational games and testing platform
86 Prezi Online presentation tool
87 Raindrop Bookmark manager
88 Descript Audio and video editing tool
89 Adobe Premiere Pro Video creation and editing software
90 Google Chrome Google’s web browser
91 Audible Audiobooks and podcasts from Amazon
92 Google Calendar Google’s online calendar and scheduling tool
93 Medium Blog publishing platform
94 Memrise Language learning platform
95 Affinity Designer Vector graphic editor
96 Clixie.ai AI-powered interactive video creation tool
97 Pocket Casts Podcast player
98 aNewSpring Learning platform
99 Brave Web browser
100 Inoreader RSS/news reader

What to Expect in 2025?

This list doesn’t just reflect current trends—it reveals the foundations of the future learning landscape.

2024 marked the rapid rise of AI in education. And 2025 promises even more personalized, adaptive, and interactive learning experiences.

With next-gen content creation tools, data-driven learning platforms, and a human-centered design approach, the future of education will no longer be about just what we learn, but how we learn it.

At EdTech Türkiye, we’ll continue tracking this transformation and bringing you the latest insights.

Stay tuned—let’s explore the future together!

You can access the full list and analysis on Jane Hart’s official website.