ChatGPT
General AI Assistants
The broadest general assistant for writing, analysis and day-to-day business questions.
From $20/mo
Beginner
Free plan
Last verified 2026-08-20View profile
Industry guide
AI for Trades
Most trades 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
Make
Automation
Visual automation for multi-step business processes at a low running cost.
From $9/mo
Intermediate
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
Pipedrive
CRM
Simple sales pipeline CRM with AI assistance, suited to small sales teams.
From $24/mo
Beginner
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
Dext
Accounting
Automated receipt and invoice capture into your accounting system.
Pricing requires verification
Beginner
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.