Agents · 2026-10-23

The 7 Best AI Agents of 2026: What They Can Do

The article covers AI agents that can be used without complex setup, and the Zapier Blog authors present their ranking based on their own tests and user reviews.

✨ What AI agents are in simple terms

AI agents are programs based on artificial intelligence that do not just answer questions but also carry out tasks on their own. For example, they can work with various services and apps on the user's behalf.

In 2024 they were widely discussed as the future, the hype peaked in 2025, and in 2026 they are expected to become a normal part of working with computers and phones.

📌 Why they can be used without preparation now

According to the article's authors, the category of AI agents has matured enough. Some of them are ready to work right after setup: they have access to the necessary tools, can complete tasks, and have guardrails for the data they handle.

For an ordinary user, this means you do not need to be a programmer to start using them.

🔹 Who made the ranking

The author says they have spent a lot of time with AI agents and have their own views on which stand out. The ranking also draws on hours of testing by the Zapier team and reviews from other real users.

That is why it is not just a list of names, but a selection based on practical experience.

Sources: 🔗 Zapier Blog