Okay, we all know about some common AI tools like Grammarly and ChatGPT, but what if I told you there are some seriously useful AI Tools For Business Automation, that could totally change the way you do business! Trust me, these are the hidden gems you should be using in 2025.
In this article, I will be covering some of best AI tools which Business owner MUST USE! These AI tools are easy to use and most of the tools like Trello, RescueTime are free. Some paid tools are worth paying, as they are available at most affordable ranges. You can literally save half of your time using these AI tools.
Best 11 AI Tools For Business Automation
Trello with Butler {Free version available}
Trello is free to sign-up and this AI tool helps in organizing your projects. There is one best build-in feature (my favorite) called Butler, which can automate repetitive business task like sending mails, reminders & setting due dates.
Trello also comes with paid version for enterprises, whose starting plan starts with $5 USD per month & best part is you can also try out the premium plan for free.
Some best features of Trello
- Capture information from emails and automates the task.
- Supports in all mobile devices (android, iOS) and desktops.
- Provides real-time insights and creates dashboards.
- Free & paid both plan available, along with free to try feature.
Lumen5 : Turns your Blog post into Realistic Videos
Lumen5 is for someone who do not have time to make videos from scratch. Hiring a video editor and instructing them is one of the hectic task. If you have a script or a blog with you, you can provide the blog & Lumen5 creates HD quality, realistic videos for you. Till now, many big companies like PwC, Emerson, Salesforce, & more have created videos using Lumen5.
Available in both community edition & paid edition, where in the free plan you can only make 5 minute video in a month. (Free plan is good for beginners, but contains watermark). Starting plan starts with $19 USD per month, but believe me, it’s worth it!
Some best features of Lumen5
- Free sign-up feature available, along with free 5 min video per month in free plan.
- AI generated realistic human-like videos and can convert blogs into videos.
- Supports multiple formats and have thousands of templates.
Writesonic: Popular AI tool among Content creators
If you’re a business owner struggling to build your online presence and want to create impactful brand awareness, Writesonic is best AI tool especially for creators & new brands. As an emerging brand, hiring people for multiple task will burn your pocket. Better to start with free AI tools, then hire people for these task.
Best feature of Writesonic is, it uses ChatGPT for the content creation. Believe it or not, ChatGPT is one of the popular tool, and till now none AI models have beat GPT.
{FREE VERSION AVAILABLE ( TRIAL CREDITS), PAID VERSION IS ALSO AVAILABLE FOR UNLIMITED CONTENT AND ADVANCED AI}
Some best features of Writesonic
- Uses ChatGPT 3.5 & ChatGPT 4 for the content creation.
- Free trial, and no credit card is required. Best products are Chatsonic (for marketing), Socialsonic (Bot for Social media) & Botsonic (Chatbot support for website).
- Most affordable SEO Agent.
RescueTime
Ever wonder where your day went? As a start-up & small business it becomes important to track where are you actually spending your time. RescueTime tracks what you’re doing on your computer and gives you a rundown of how productive you’ve been. It’s a real eye-opener for staying on track and getting things done.
{FREE VERSION AVAILABLE , PAID VERSION IS ALSO AVAILABLE FOR DEEP ANALYTICS AND FOCUSED SESSION}
Some best features of RescueTime
- Free sign-up & free trial feature. You can also download mobile application of this.
- Blocks unwanted notifications & tracks your screen-time.
- Provides you detailed weekly productivity reports.
QuickBooks AI: Best AI tool for Accounting (no longer available in India)
QuickBooks AI helps track expenses, create invoices, and keep your finances in check. No more pulling your hair out over paperwork. But, only paid plan is available but you can try for free up to 30 days.
{ONLY PAID VERSION AVAILABLE, ALONG WITH FREE TRIAL FEATURE}
Some best features of QuickBooks AI
- Best for Small businesses & start-ups who cannot hire a full-time accountant.
- Weekly, & monthly custom reports along with easy invoicing & payments.
- Keep record of each payment & expense safe in cloud.
Quillbot AI: Write, Translate & Summarize quickly
If you’re always rewriting stuff, QuillBot is your best friend. It helps you create professional and clear content without spending too much time. It also fixes grammar mistakes and improves your sentences. Best part is, free plans are available!
{FREE VERSION AVAILABLE , PAID VERSION IS ALSO AVAILABLE FOR UNLIMITED REWRITES, TONE TOOLS}
Some best features of QuillBot
- Free to use, paid version also available at affordable range.
- Add easily on your chrome browser using the extension feature.
- Bunch of 8 powerful tools, which will help you write like a boss.
Piktochart: Helps in creating infographics, reports & posters
Piktochart is a helpful tool for making infographics, even if you don’t know design. It gives you simple templates, so you can create nice-looking posters, reports, or slides easily. Just pick a style, add your info, and you’re done!
{FREE VERSION AVAILABLE , PAID VERSION IS ALSO AVAILABLE FOR BRAND KITS, HD DOWNLOADS}
Some best features of Piktochart
- Easy drag-and-drop infographic creator.
- Team sharing and brand management tools.
Slyp: Claim tax easily !
Slyp scans your receipts and saves them automatically, so you don’t have to. No more losing receipts or missing tax claims. It’s like having a smart assistant for your spending.
{FREE VERSION AVAILABLE (BASIC ONLY) , PAID VERSION IS ALSO AVAILABLE WITH BUSINESS INTEGERATION FEATURES}
Some best features of Slyp
- No longer limited for businesses, even consumers (customers) can keep their bills safe.
- Maintains all your receipts, loyalties & easy claim is available.
Lately AI
If you’re running social media, Lately AI will save you so much time. It takes your blog posts or long-form content and automatically turns them into a bunch of bite-sized social media posts. Now you can spend more time creating, and less time scheduling.
{ONLY PAID VERSION AVAILABLE}
Some best features of Lately AI
- Turn blogs/videos into multiple posts.
- Plan and post across social channels.
Tome: Present your data easily
Tome is an AI tool that helps you make beautiful presentations and stories fast. Just type your idea, and it turns it into slides for you.
{ FREE VERSION AVAILABLE, PAID VERSION ALSO AVAILABLE FOR PREMIUM EXPORTS}
Some best features of Tome
- Turns your ideas into slides instantly.
- Add videos, charts, or websites right into your slides.
- Best for pitches, portfolios, or reports that tell a story.
MeetEdgar: AI Tool for Social Media Management
Don’t waste your timing hiring for a social media manager at the starting years of your business. I know, people talk a lot about online presence, and I too believe it’s important. But! Use your funds wisely at initial years of your start-up. When you can use AI tool, why to go for hiring & firing?
MeetEdgar not only creates content for you, but it can also integrate with some of the famous applications like Canva and offers you thousands of templates. Sing-up for free & try for free.
{ONLY PAID VERSION AVAILABLE, ALONG WITH 1-MONTH FREE TRIAL FEATURE}
Some best features of MeetEdgar
- Supports all social media platforms like Meta, Instagram, LinkedIn, Tiktok, Pinterest & more.
- Manage content, schedule it, read all the messages at one place & multiple such features.
- Monthly plans are a bit costly, but annually plans are worth paying.
These tools don’t just help save time—they actually make your work easier and more fun. If you’re looking for ways to work smarter (and not harder) in 2025, these are the ones you need to check out.
Bonus Tip!
My personal favorite is Trello+ Butler—it’s just so easy to use and saves me so much time. If you’ve got multiple projects going, you’ll wonder how you ever worked without it.
Final thoughts
No matter how many AI tools come in the market, still a business will require a human touch. All the tools mentioned above is to help you in your day to day task. Most of them support free features, and paid one are worth paying. If you are a small business, these AI tools will definitely help your business to grow in 2x speed.
Which one is your favorite, and which one you have already tried, let me know in comments!