Welcome to AutoFlow Weekly!
Every Tuesday, I share AI tools and automation strategies that help solopreneurs work smarter, not harder.
This week: 5 AI tools that are actually worth your money.
1. Claude (Anthropic) — The ChatGPT alternative that thinks deeper
What it does: Conversational AI that excels at analysis, writing, and coding
Cost: $20/month (Pro)
Why it matters: Handles longer documents, better reasoning, more nuanced responses
Try it: claude.ai
2. Make (formerly Integromat) — Visual automation without code
What it does: Connect apps and automate workflows visually
Cost: Free tier (1,000 ops/month)
Why it matters: No-code automation that actually works. Connect 1,000+ apps.
Try it: make.com
3. Midjourney — AI image generation that looks professional
What it does: Create images, logos, graphics from text prompts
Cost: $10/month (Basic)
Why it matters: Replace stock photos, create unique visuals, mock up products
Try it: midjourney.com
4. Otter.ai — Meeting notes that write themselves
What it does: Transcribe meetings, summarize key points, create action items
Cost: Free tier (300 mins/month)
Why it matters: Never take meeting notes again. Searchable transcripts.
Try it: otter.ai
5. Notion AI — Your workspace, now intelligent
What it does: AI writing, summarizing, and brainstorming inside Notion
Cost: $10/month (add-on)
Why it matters: Drafts content, summarizes pages, finds insights in your notes
Try it: notion.so
Quick Math:
Cost of all 5 tools: ~$60/month
Time saved: 10+ hours/week
Your hourly rate: $50
Value created: $2,000/month
ROI: 3,233%
Next week: Deep dive — "AI Tools That Pay for Themselves" with real ROI calculations.
See you then,
— The AutoFlow Weekly Team
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