Look, being a content creator these days is kind of hard. You need to write, edit, design, post, and schedule.
I’ve tested all of them. Some impressed me. Some confused me, but these are the best 7 free AI tools out of all of them. A few even made me laugh out loud. But together? They form a killer combo that can seriously level up your game.
I’ll show you not just what they do, but how to actually use them together.
1. ChatGPT (Free via OpenAI)
Best for: Writing, rewriting, and fixing that awkward sentence.
Okay, I use ChatGPT almost every day. It’s like my writing partner who. Stuck on an intro? Ask it. Need 5 blog title ideas? Want it to sound more formal and use a good format? Just ask. It will do it..
How I use it:
I draft blog posts with ChatGPT, then use it to rephrase anything that sounds stiff or boring. It’s also great for brainstorming tweets, YouTube titles, or email hooks.
2. Grammarly (Free plan)
Best for: Editing scripts, blogs, and LinkedIn posts.
Have you ever read your old writing and thought, “Did I really write that?” Yeah, same. Grammarly catches your typos, grammar mistakes, and weird phrasing. The free plan is more than enough for daily content work.
How I use it:
After I write with ChatGPT or on my own, I run the draft through Grammarly. It’s like having a super chill English teacher on standby.
Pro tip: Don’t accept every suggestion. Grammarly sometimes gets too fancy. You’re writing for people, not robots.
3. Canva (Free version)
Best for: Graphics, YouTube thumbnails, and not looking like a total amateur online.
If you’re not using Canva, stop reading this and go make an account. The free version gives you plenty of templates for YouTube thumbnails Instagram posts, blog banners, Pinterest pins, you name it.
How I use it:
I create custom thumbnails and blog headers, then use Canva’s “Magic Write” tool to generate short blurbs or captions.
4. Pictory (Free trial)
Best for: Turning scripts into videos.
This tool surprised me. Pictory takes your text and builds a video with visuals, subtitles, and even a voiceover. The free trial lets you create short videos, which is perfect for testing.
How I use it:
I grab a blog post, paste it into Pictory, and let it work. Then I tweak the visuals. It’s a smart way to repurpose blog content into YouTube shorts or TikTok.
5. Notion AI (Free inside Notion workspace)
Best for: Outlining, summarizing, or making sense of your scattered brain dumps.
Notion is my digital brain. I use it to plan everything—ideas, outlines, drafts. Notion AI helps clean up messy notes, turn outlines into real paragraphs, and even brainstorm content calendars.
How I use it:
I plan a week’s worth of content in Notion. Then I ask the AI to write short drafts or clean up rough ideas. It’s smooth because I don’t have to switch tabs.
6. Otter.ai (Free plan)
Best for: Transcribing voice notes and interviews without typing forever.
Sometimes my best ideas come when I’m walking the dog or stuck in traffic. I record a voice note and upload it to Otter. Instant transcript. It even works great for meetings or podcast interviews.
How I use it:
I record content ideas or voice out blog intros, then paste the Otter transcript into Notion AI or ChatGPT to polish it.
7. Remove.bg (Free)
Best for: Deleting unwanted photo backgrounds without Photoshop skills.
Ever try to crop yourself out of a messy background? This site does it in one click. It’s simple and fast. Use it to make pro-looking thumbnails or overlay images for social posts.
How I use it:
I upload a headshot or product image, remove the background, drop it into Canva, and create a clean, scroll-stopping graphic.
How I Use These Together (The Secret Sauce)
Let me walk you through a typical content workflow using all these tools:
- Brainstorm post ideas in ChatGPT.
- Write the first draft using ChatGPT (based on a Notion outline).
- Clean it up with Grammarly.
- Create images in Canva, using Remove.bg for product shots or headshots.
- Turn the post into a video with Pictory.
- Record a voice intro or idea dump, and transcribe it with Otter.ai for future content.
Everything connects. No more juggling 10 tabs and guessing where that half-written post went. Once you get into this rhythm, content creation gets way easier—and honestly, kind of fun.
Final Thoughts
If you’re a content creator on a budget (or just don’t want to drop $50 a month on tools), these 7 free AI Tools will help you fix that problem. You don’t need to be a tech genius. You just need to start small, mess around with them, and see what fits your flow.
I’ve tried, tested, and kept them in my weekly routine because they actually save time and help me put out better content without burning out.
