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Create More, Spend Less
The AI boom has produced thousands of tools. Sifting through them is a job in itself. We've done the heavy lifting to bring you the top 10 free tools that actually add value to a creator's workflow.
The List
- ChatGPT (Free Tier): The essential writing assistant. Great for brainstorming, outlining scripts, and SEO titles.
- Canva (Magic Studio): Even the free version has powerful AI features for removing backgrounds and generating simple images.
- CapCut: The best free video editor now comes with AI captions, auto-cut, and AI effects. Essential for TikTok/Reels creators.
- Leonardo.ai: A powerful alternative to Midjourney. It offers a generous daily allowance of free tokens for high-quality image generation.
- ElevenLabs (Free Tier): The gold standard for AI voiceovers. The free tier is enough for shorts and small projects.
- Perplexity AI: A search engine on steroids. Great for researching video topics with cited sources.
- Adobe Podcast Enhance: Takes terrible audio recorded on a phone and makes it sound like it was recorded in a studio. Completely free.
- Grammarly GO: Helps polish your scripts and blog posts.
- Clipdrop: Offers a suite of tools like relighting photos, removing objects, and upscaling.
- Suno AI: Generate custom background music for your videos. The free tier allows for non-commercial use, perfect for personal projects.
How to Integrate Them
Don't try to use them all at once. Start with one bottleneck in your workflow—say, audio editing—and use Adobe Podcast Enhance. Once that's smooth, try automating your thumbnails with Leonardo.ai. Build your AI stack piece by piece.