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AI tools for small businesses
62 tools, each with its price and free plan checked on the provider's own page. Search, or filter by job or trade.
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ChatGPT
A general AI assistant for drafting emails, quotes, policies and posts, summarising documents and answering questions.
Claude
An AI assistant that is good with long documents, careful writing and summaries.
Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM)
Upload your own documents and ask questions that are answered from them, with references back to the source.
Perplexity
An AI search tool that answers questions with links to the sources it used.
Grammarly
Checks spelling, grammar and tone as you type in email, documents and the browser.
Canva
Drag-and-drop design for social posts, flyers, menus and presentations, with AI tools such as Magic Write.
Adobe Express
Templates, stock assets and generative AI for social posts, flyers and short videos.
Otter.ai
Records and transcribes meetings on Zoom, Teams and Google Meet, or in person on your phone, with AI summaries.
Fireflies.ai
An AI notetaker that joins video calls, transcribes them and writes summaries and action points.
Fathom
Records video calls and produces instant AI summaries, with a generous free plan for individuals.
Fyxer
An AI assistant that sorts your inbox, drafts replies in your tone and records meetings.
Smith.ai AI Receptionist
An AI receptionist that answers calls 24/7, qualifies leads and books appointments, with live human backup available.
Upfirst
An AI receptionist that answers, summarises and transfers calls and books appointments.
Rosie
An AI answering service that takes messages, sends booking links and, on higher plans, books and transfers calls.
Goodcall
An AI phone agent billed per unique customer rather than per minute.
Frontdesk (My AI Front Desk)
Phone answering plus web chat, two-way text, a simple CRM and automations in one plan.
Moneypenny AI Receptionist
A UK answering company offering an AI receptionist with the option of real receptionists.
Xero
Cloud accounting for invoices, bank feeds, VAT and payroll, with AI-assisted features.
QuickBooks
Cloud accounting with invoicing, expenses and VAT, plus Intuit Intelligence AI features (some in beta).
FreeAgent
UK accounting software for sole traders, partnerships and small companies.
Tide
A business account app with invoicing, expense cards and accounting integrations.
Zapier
Connects your apps so routine tasks happen automatically, for example new enquiry to spreadsheet to email.
Calendly
Online booking links that let customers pick a time that suits your calendar.
Tidio
Website live chat with an AI agent (Lyro) that answers common customer questions.
Notion
Notes, documents, task lists and simple databases in one place, with Notion AI.
Descript
Edit video and audio by editing the transcript, with AI tools for clean-up and clips.
ElevenLabs
AI voice generation for voice-overs, phone messages and audio content.
Jobber
Job management for service businesses: quotes, scheduling, invoicing and payments, with an AI Receptionist add-on.
Tradify
Job management for tradespeople: quotes, scheduling, timesheets and invoices.
Buffer
Schedule posts to several social networks, with an AI assistant for drafting.
Gemini (Google AI plans)
Google's AI assistant, in its own app and built into Gmail, Docs and other Google apps on paid plans.
Microsoft 365 Copilot
AI built into Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams for businesses on Microsoft 365.
Google Business Profile
Your free listing on Google Search and Maps, where customers leave reviews and you reply.
Trustpilot Business
Collect and show customer reviews on Trustpilot, with automatic review invitations.
NiceJob
Automatically asks customers for reviews after a job and shares the good ones on your website and social media.
Podium
Messaging, reviews and AI lead replies for local businesses in one inbox.
Fresha
Booking, payments and client records for salons, spas and barbers, with a consumer marketplace.
Booksy
Booking app for hair, beauty and barbers with a marketplace listing and marketing tools.
Timely
Salon and spa booking software with client records, payments and text reminders.
HubSpot
Customer database (CRM) with email, forms and AI help, starting with free tools.
Semrush
SEO tool for finding keywords, checking your site and tracking how you show up in search and AI answers.
ClickUp
Tasks, projects and docs in one app, with AI add-ons.
Synthesia
Make videos with AI presenters from a script: training, explainers and product videos.
HeyGen
AI video maker with avatars and voice-overs for social posts and adverts.
OpusClip
Turns long videos into short clips for TikTok, Reels and Shorts automatically.
Durable
AI website builder that creates a small-business site, with a built-in CRM and booking.
Shopify
Online shop platform with a built-in AI assistant for product descriptions and store set-up.
Brevo
Email, text and WhatsApp marketing with a simple CRM, aimed at small businesses.
Kit (formerly ConvertKit)
Email newsletters and automations for creators and small businesses that sell online.
beehiiv
Newsletter platform with a website, growth tools and ad income built in.
Mailchimp
Long-running email marketing tool with templates, automations and AI help with copy.
Wix
Website builder with AI site creation, bookings and online shop features.
Squarespace
Design-led website builder with online shop, bookings and AI help writing pages.
Sage Accounting
UK accounting and payroll software with the Sage Copilot AI assistant included in every plan.
Zoho Books
Accounting software with a free plan for very small businesses and paid UK plans.
Square
Card payments, till software, invoices and online booking, with a free plan.
SumUp
Card readers and payment links for small traders, with pay-as-you-go fees.
Pipedrive
Sales pipeline CRM with AI reports and meeting notes, for tracking enquiries to signed jobs.
monday.com
Boards for tracking jobs, projects and customers, with AI credits on paid plans.
Freshdesk
Customer support help desk with email, chat and an AI agent add-on.
Writesonic
AI writing and SEO tool focused on getting found in search and AI answers.
Make
Visual automation tool that connects apps so tasks run by themselves, billed in credits.
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