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AI tools for research

9 tools checked for solo business owners.

The all-round assistant for drafting, brainstorming and quick research when you only want one AI subscription.

freemiumNewWriting · Research · Emailchecked 2026-10-15

Strong at long documents and writing in your own voice; good for proposals, SOPs and newsletters.

freemiumNewWriting · Researchchecked 2026-10-15

AI web browser from Perplexity that can research, summarize and do multi-step tasks in your tabs.

freemiumNewResearch · Productivitychecked 2026-10-16

Joins your calls, transcribes and summarizes so follow-ups write themselves; free plan covers light solo use.

freemiumNewProductivity · Researchchecked 2026-10-16

General AI agent that carries out multi-step research and computer tasks for you.

freemiumNewResearch · Automationchecked 2026-10-16

Records and summarizes your meetings so you never take notes again.

freemiumNewProductivity · Researchchecked 2026-10-15

Answer engine with cited sources; handy for quick market and competitor research.

freemiumNewResearchchecked 2026-10-16

AI meeting recorder that writes notes and follow-ups from Zoom, Meet and Teams calls.

freemiumNewProductivity · Researchchecked 2026-10-16

YouTube research and optimization with AI title, keyword and idea tools; free tier available.

freemiumNewVideo · Researchchecked 2026-10-16

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