As a solopreneur, your time is your most valuable asset. These AI automation tools will help you reclaim hours every week.
Why automation matters
Running a business alone means wearing every hat. AI automation lets you:
- Eliminate repetitive manual tasks
- Scale your output without hiring
- Focus on high-value creative work
- Maintain consistency across channels
The best automation tools
Make (formerly Integromat)
Make is the most flexible automation platform available. You can connect hundreds of apps and create complex workflows without code.
- Visual workflow builder
- 1,000+ app integrations
- Affordable pricing for solopreneurs
Zapier
The original automation platform. Great for simple, straightforward automations.
- Easy to set up
- Massive app library
- Good for beginners
n8n
For more technical users, n8n offers self-hosted automation with full control.
If you can code even a little, n8n gives you unlimited power at a fraction of the cost.
My recommended automation stack
- Make for complex multi-step workflows
- Zapier for simple triggers
- Claude for content generation within workflows
- Airtable as the central data hub
Getting started
Start with one automation that saves you the most time. For most creators, that's automating content repurposing — take a long video and automatically create social posts, email newsletters, and blog drafts.
