10 AI Tools that Boost Productivity in 2025

ChatGPT keeps getting better every year, but it’s just one tool in a huge world of AI possibilities. These days, there’s something out there for almost every kind of productivity challenge—whether it’s smart new features in the apps you already use, or brand-new platforms that do things you wouldn’t believe.

I’ve been exploring AI tools for a while now, and with help from the team at Zapier, I’ve put together and updated this list through a lot of research and hands-on testing. So here it is—over 60 AI productivity tools that could totally change how you work.

1. AI Chatbots

Let’s start with the kind of AI that really kicked things off: chatbots. These tools let you have real conversations with AI. You can ask questions, get helpful answers, and even ask them to do stuff like solve math problems, write code, or explain tricky ideas.

We’ve put together a full list in our best AI chatbots guide, but here are some highlights:

ChatGPT
ChatGPT is the one that got everyone talking about AI. It’s super easy to use and now runs on powerful models like GPT-4o and 4o-mini. You can use it to write marketing copy, do research, or even draft sales emails.

Want to go a step further? Connect ChatGPT to Zapier, and you can automate tasks across your favorite apps using AI.

Claude
Claude, from Anthropic, is a creative and safe chatbot. It can build documents, design simple games, or even help code projects. You type prompts on the left, and Claude builds them out on the right. It also works with Zapier if you want to automate workflows.

Meta AI
Meta AI is still U.S.-only for now, but it’s Meta’s big push to add AI to platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. It answers questions and can even create images or animations from your prompts. In the future, it might help you make content or understand what’s happening in your feeds.

Zapier Agents
Zapier Agents are like tiny AI teammates. You can teach them to do things like analyze spreadsheets, respond to customer messages, or summarize data—all without coding. It’s built like a chatbot, so setting it up is super simple. You just tell it what you want it to do, and it runs in the background, saving you time.

2. AI Search Engines

One of AI’s biggest weaknesses? It sometimes makes stuff up. That’s why some tools are adding web search to back up AI answers with real sources. That’s what AI search engines are all about.

You’ll find more in our AI search engines roundup, but here are the top ones to know:

Perplexity
Perplexity is seriously impressive. It gives great answers, shows where the info came from, and stays on topic even when you ask follow-up questions. It blends search results from Google, Bing, and its own methods to get the best info. Perfect if you’re digging into complex or niche topics.

Google AI Overviews
You might’ve seen this already: Google is testing AI-generated summaries at the top of some search results. They’re not always perfect, so double-check the facts—but they’re a good starting point before you dive deeper.

Arc Search
Arc Search is part of the Arc Browser project and brings AI right into your browsing. Just ask a question, hit “Browse for me,” and it’ll pull in top results, organize them, and summarize everything. You can even switch between classic Google results and the AI summary. It’s only available on iPhone and iPad for now.

3. AI Tools for Content Creation

Writer’s block? These apps have your back. Whether you’re starting from scratch, using a template, or following a recipe, AI writing tools can act like your co-writer—helping you get that first draft out much faster.

Check out our top picks for the best AI writing tools:

Jasper
Jasper is a powerful platform for anyone who needs to create a lot of content quickly. It comes loaded with ready-made templates, connects to the internet for research, and can even generate images. Basically, it covers everything you need for content creation.

You can also connect Jasper to thousands of other tools through Zapier. Want to automate it? Try one of the ready-made workflows to get started.

Anyword
Anyword is great for marketers. It guides you step-by-step: start with a prompt, get title ideas, pick your favorite, and then shape your outline. After tweaking that outline, you’re just a click away from a polished article.

Writer
If you’re working with a team or writing for a big brand, Writer is your friend. It focuses on accuracy, keeping your content fact-checked and on-brand. Unlike other AI models that sometimes “guess,” Writer is built to stick to the facts and your brand’s tone of voice.

It also works with Zapier, making it easy to automate your workflow.

4. AI Tools for Improving Your Writing

Spell-check has come a long way. These tools don’t just catch typos—they suggest better wording, help with tone, and make your writing easier to understand.

Check out our favorite grammar and style editors:

Grammarly
Grammarly is your go-to for catching grammar issues, improving sentence flow, and adjusting tone. It works almost anywhere you write, thanks to its browser extensions and app integrations. It even has basic AI writing features built in.

Wordtune
Wordtune helps you rewrite your text by offering alternative phrases and sentence options. Just paste your text in and pick the versions that sound best.

Also Read: Best Free Apps for Staying Organized

ProWritingAid
This one’s similar to Grammarly but includes detailed reports on your grammar, style, and writing habits. One of its biggest perks is a lifetime plan—no monthly bills. Want to compare? Check out our ProWritingAid vs. Grammarly guide.

5. AI for Video Creation and Editing

AI in video creation is evolving fast. While fully AI-generated videos are still in the works, there are already awesome tools that enhance video quality, remove backgrounds, and even paint images into frames.

Here are some of the best AI video tools:

Runway
Runway is like a magic wand for video editors. Its Gen-3 Alpha model creates stunning video content using AI, lets you train your own models, and even paint over parts of a video with text prompts. It’s powerful, and worth learning if you’re serious about video.

Descript
Descript turns your video into a text script. Then you just edit the words, and it automatically edits the video. It’s super helpful for talking-head videos and saves loads of time.

Wondershare Filmora
Filmora is a classic editor that’s now AI-powered. It lets you remove backgrounds, clean up poor audio, and enhance clips—all without giving up the familiar editing experience.

6. AI for Image Generation

Want to turn text into images? These tools can create stunning (or sometimes wild) visuals just from your ideas.

DALL·E 3
From the makers of ChatGPT, DALL·E 3 is a simple tool to turn text prompts into detailed images. You can use it inside ChatGPT, so it’s great for beginners and pros alike.

You can also connect it to Zapier to create images automatically from chat messages or other apps.

Midjourney
Midjourney creates beautiful images that often look like art. It started inside Discord, but now you can use it in your browser too. It’s especially good if you want bold, creative results.

Ideogram
Ideogram stands out because it can accurately draw text in images—something other tools struggle with. It also has an image editor for more control. You get 10 free images a day, but keep in mind that free images are public.

7. AI Tools for Social Media Management

Managing social media can feel like juggling a dozen things at once—posts, comments, visuals, reports—it never stops. These AI tools can help you stay on top of everything.

FeedHive
FeedHive helps you recycle old content so new followers can still see your best stuff. It also includes a range of AI tools to make content creation and scheduling easier.

Vista Social
If you manage multiple social channels, Vista Social brings everything into one place. It helps repurpose content, so you can write a post for LinkedIn and tweak it for Instagram, Facebook, and more.

It also works with Zapier to automate even more tasks.

Also Read: Best Time Management Tools for Remote Workers

Buffer
Buffer’s AI helps you tailor your post for each platform—adjusting tone, length, and style. It also gives you a place to save post ideas and easily turn them into scheduled content.

Pair it with Zapier to fully automate your posting schedule.

8. AI Voice and Music Generators

Need original voices or background music? These tools are great for creators who want something custom without hiring voice actors or musicians.

ElevenLabs
This is the gold standard for AI voice generation. It offers high-quality voices—including some from real people like Disney’s Kim Possible! If you need polished voiceovers, give this one a shot.

Suno
Suno lets you generate full songs from simple prompts. Lyrics, melody, vocals—it does it all. It’s super fun to play with, even if you’re not a musician.

AIVA
AIVA focuses on music composition. You can choose a music style, enter a chord progression, or upload a reference track. Then fine-tune the result with its built-in editor.

9. AI for Organizing Knowledge

Ever wished you could ask your notes a question and get a clear answer? These AI tools make it easy to find what you need by organizing your notes and connecting ideas.

Mem
Mem automatically tags and connects your notes using AI, so you don’t have to organize everything yourself. When you need to find something, just search or explore the auto-tags.

Connect it to Zapier to automate note-taking and make your second brain even smarter.

Notion AI
Notion already helps you stay organized—but with AI, it gets even better. It can answer questions using your notes, pulling up the right info and even showing the source. Great for rediscovering ideas buried in old meeting notes.

Personal AI
This one’s focused on messaging. It turns your uploaded data into a “memory” that replies to messages like it’s you. The more it learns, the more it can respond on your behalf—even on autopilot.

Use Zapier to feed it new info from your favorite apps and train it faster.

Also Read: How to Avoid Burnout While Working Remotely?

10. AI for Task and Project Management

Want to be more productive and stay on top of your projects? These AI tools help you plan better, spot problems early, and keep everything on track.

Asana
Asana is a big name in project management, and it now includes AI tools to help you work smarter. It can suggest quarterly goals, flag potential risks, and answer your questions using your project data.