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Not a dump of five hundred apps. A short, curated list of tools we'd actually recommend, with an honest reason each one is on it. Filter by what you're trying to do. We're adding to this steadily.
A general AI assistant for writing, summarising and thinking things through.
Best forCareful drafts, long documents and getting a sensible second opinion.
Why it's listedOur day-to-day assistant. Strong at longer, more careful work, with a usable free tier to start on.
The best-known general AI assistant, with a large app ecosystem.
Best forA familiar, capable all-rounder for everyday tasks.
Why it's listedWorth trying alongside Claude to see which voice and habits suit you. Generous free tier.
Joins your video calls, records them and writes up notes and action points.
Best forAnyone who leaves meetings without a clear record of what was agreed.
Why it's listedA genuinely useful free tier, and it turns "I forgot what we said" into a shareable summary.
Connects the apps you already use so an action in one triggers an action in another.
Best forWiring up "when X happens, do Y" without a developer.
Why it's listedThe most beginner-friendly glue. Most of the automations we build in the workshop start here.
A more visual, more powerful no-code automation builder.
Best forSlightly more involved automations, once you have outgrown the basics.
Why it's listedCheaper at volume than the big names and great once you want more control. A small learning curve.
Shares your live availability so people book a slot without the email back-and-forth.
Best forAnyone who loses time arranging calls and appointments.
Why it's listedOne of the fastest hours you will ever save, and the free tier covers most one-person businesses.
Nothing in that category yet. More on the way.
Reading a list is one thing. Come to the masterclass in Manchester and we'll get the right tools working for your business on the day. Tickets are normally £20. This one's free, a limited-time offer to launch the series.
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