10 Budget-Friendly AI Tools Under 100: 2025s Best Picks for Small Businesses and Solopreneurs

Alright, folks, gather round for a slice of budget-friendly tech goodness served with a side of sarcasm, because let’s be honest—who doesn’t love a good bargain? Especially when you’re a small biz owner or a solo warrior (that's my new term for solopreneurs, which sounds cooler, right?) trying to navigate the world where both coffee prices and tech tools can go through the roof.

So, here we are, in the glorious year of 2025, and I've rounded up a list of 10 AI tools that won't make your wallet cry. They’re all under $100! I mean, we’ve all got to save those extra bucks for overpriced avocado toast or whatever.

1. Slackbot+ - You know Slack, right? It’s like that chatty office colleague who sometimes says interesting things. Slackbot+ is its slightly smarter cousin, helping you automate repetitive tasks like setting reminders and scheduling messages. Under 50 bucks. Coffee break scheduling, anyone?

2. Canva Pro AI - If you’ve got a creative streak (or pretend you do), Canva Pro’s new AI features save time. It's like having a mini designer in your pocket—perfect for whipping up those last-minute social media posts. Under $30. Cheaper than a night out.

3. Otter.ai Premium - For all the chatterboxes, Otter.ai transcribes meetings, making sure you don’t miss a single “um” or “uh”. Comes in handy for those endless Zoom calls. Under $100 a year. Considering the amount of nonsense it captures, it’s a steal.

4. Grammarly Pro - This one’s for those of you whose writing is, let’s say, a bit “creative” when it comes to grammar. Grammarly is your digital proofreader. I’m using it right now. Oops, did I say that out loud? Less than $60 annually.

5. Zyro AI Writer - For those days when words don’t flow, Zyro’s got your back with AI-generated content. Yes, it sounds sketchy, but hey, sometimes your brain is on vacation, and you need to write a newsletter. Costs less than a boutique latte subscription.

6. Buffer AI - Manage all your social media stuff with a bit of AI magic. Buffer helps with optimizing post times and content suggestions. Under $50. Your social media game will thank you.

7. Notion AI - Notion is like your over-achieving friend who’s organized and always remembers their mom’s birthday. Notion AI takes it up a notch with brainstorming help and task prioritizing. No more “I don’t know where to start” excuses. Under $80.

8. Lumen5 - Turn blog posts into videos automatically. magic, I say! You can pretend to be a video editing genius. This one just squeezes in under the $100 mark, but hey, videos, right? They're the future, probably.

9. Wave Video AI - Speaking of videos, Wave’s AI feature helps auto-edit and enhance your videos. Not Spielberg-level, but pretty dang impressive for under $80. Your cat videos will look epic.

10. Trello’s Butler Bot - Trello already makes organizing your thoughts a tad less chaotic, but Butler Bot automates tasks within your boards. Less than $100 and I promise, your cluttered brain boards will love it.

Alright, so there’s my list of “keep your money where you can see it” AI tools. If these don't help you save time and money, well, let's blame inflation. What can ya do? Anyway, hope you find something here that makes your life slightly less chaotic, while keeping your bank account relatively happy. Now, off to grab a coffee before my next deep dive (oops, totally said "deep dive", my bad) into the chaotic world of tech tools. Cheers!