CaCanva (AI features) Free plan
If you already use Canva for flyers or posts, its built-in AI can write captions, resize a design for every platform, and give you a starting layout. The free plan includes a small monthly AI allowance; Pro adds scheduling and resizing. Here's what's worth using and what to skip.
20 min setupOne tool, one job
FiFireflies.ai Free plan
Fireflies joins your Zoom, Google Meet or Teams calls and writes the transcript, a summary and action items. The free plan includes unlimited transcription and AI summaries.
10 min setupOne tool, one job
GeGemini app (with Google Calendar) You may already have it
Event flyers, school notices, trade-show cards and appointment slips all end up on the fridge or the dashboard. Take a photo, ask Gemini to add it to your Google Calendar, and check the details. It's free and takes about a minute once it's set up.
5 min setupOne tool, one job
iPiPhone call recording (Phone + Notes) You may already have it
Recent iPhones and Google Pixel phones can record a phone call, transcribe it, and give you a short summary with next steps. It's built into the Phone app, free, and most people don't know it's there.
5 min setupOne tool, one job
GeGemini in Gmail You may already have it
If your business uses Google Workspace or Microsoft 365, or you have a Google AI or Microsoft 365 personal plan, you may already have AI that summarizes long email threads and drafts replies. Here's how to check and turn it on.
10 min setupOne tool, one job
GeGemini (connected to Google Business Profile) You may already have it
Replying to reviews shows customers you're listening, but finding the words takes time. Gemini can now read your Google Business Profile reviews and draft replies for you to edit. Here's how to use it, and when to write the reply yourself.
10 min setupOne tool, one job
GrGrok Bot Free plan
Four big AI companies now sell an 'agent' that works in the background on your email, calendar and to-dos, and checks with you before it acts. Here's what each one is, what it costs and who should start where.
20 min setupCutting edge, explained