Tool Scorer

Budget

AI tools: $10–30/mo

The typical single-seat subscription.

5 tools

  1. Grammarly

    Grammarly gives live writing suggestions as you write

    Write better emails FreelancersSmall businesses Free plan Best for a freelancer sending client emails and proposals
    $30/month 77/100 Solid

  2. Notion

    Notion keeps notes, project pages, and shared work in one workspace

    Take notes & manage knowledge Creators & influencersFreelancers Free plan Best for a freelancer managing shared client work
    $10/mo (yearly) 73/100 Solid

  3. Descript

    Edits podcasts and talking-head videos through their transcripts

    Make & edit video Creators & influencersFreelancers Best for a podcast or talking-head video editor
    $24/month 72/100 Solid

  4. Tactiq

    Turn live meeting captions into transcripts and follow-up notes

    Summarize meetings FreelancersSmall businesses Best for a freelancer needing editable notes from Chrome calls
    $12/month 70/100 Solid

  5. Perplexity AI

    Searches the web and answers questions with citations

    Research a market or competitor AgenciesFreelancers Free plan Best for a freelancer researching sources for client briefs
    $4.99/month 69/100 Situational