ChatGPT
General AI Assistants
The broadest general assistant for writing, analysis and day-to-day business questions.
From $20/mo
Beginner
Free plan
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Industry guide
AI for Retail
Most retail businesses get the majority of their AI benefit from three areas: handling enquiries faster, producing marketing content consistently, and removing repetitive admin. The products below are recorded as a good fit for this sector.
Canva
Design
Practical design for teams without a designer, now with generative tools built in.
From $15/mo
Beginner
Free plan
Last verified 2026-08-20View profile
Gemini
General AI Assistants
Best fit for businesses already running on Google Workspace.
From $20/mo
Beginner
Free plan
Last verified 2026-08-20View profile
Zapier
Automation
The simplest way to connect apps when you want automation without complexity.
From $20/mo
Beginner
Free plan
Last verified 2026-08-20View profile
Intercom
Customer Service
Customer messaging with an AI agent that resolves common enquiries.
From $29/mo
Intermediate
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Adobe Express
Design
Brand-safe quick design with Adobe's generative imagery.
From $10/mo
Beginner
Free plan
Last verified 2026-08-20View profile
Tidio
Customer Service
Affordable AI chat and enquiry handling for small businesses.
From $29/mo
Beginner
Free plan
Last verified 2026-08-20View profile
Zendesk AI
Customer Service
Established service desk with AI triage for larger support teams.
From $55/mo
Intermediate
Last verified 2026-08-20View profile
Buffer
Marketing
Simple social scheduling with AI assistance at a low price.
From $6/mo
Beginner
Free plan
Last verified 2026-08-20View profile
A sensible starting stack
- 1. One general assistant for writing, summarising and day-to-day questions.
- 2. One tool for whichever customer-facing task costs you the most hours.
- 3. Automation only once the first two are used consistently.