The 20 Best AI Productivity Tools for Every Team

Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the way we work. A new Clutch survey of 250 full-time employees found that nearly three in four use AI in their daily workflows. Employees say that AI increases their productivity, saves time, eliminates tedious manual work, and even supports new idea generation.

How do employees use AI in their jobs? Read on to learn about the top tools used by software engineers, marketing teams, and designers. We'll also cover tools that are useful to everyone, even office workers and customer support teams.

Best AI Tools for Tech Teams 

The secret's out: AI tools excel at routine coding. They can quickly solve common coding problems and provide in-depth explanations. Some tools also assist with new hire onboarding and training tasks, project management, and staff workloads.

GitHub Copilot

GitHub Copilot provides hands-on chat assistance during the coding process. It can scan code for errors and suggest ways to complete a coding task. But it's not just an answer source — users get in-depth explanations of their queries, which can enhance their skills and knowledge. 

GitHub Copilot excels in programming languages with extensive public repositories, such as Python and JavaScript. It integrates with all of the leading coding editors, including Visual Studio Code and GitHub. Free and paid plans are available for individuals and businesses.

Windsurf 

Windsurf is a superfast coding assistant that can generate and autocomplete code. You can preview your website projects directly within the integrated development environment (IDE) and make quick changes to elements. Windsurf can also identify problematic code throughout your entire codebase and suggest fixes.

Windsurf supports over 70 programming languages, including C++, JavaScript, and Ruby. It can translate existing code functions into other programming languages with the click of a button. A free plan with limited credits is available, or you can upgrade to a paid subscription with additional support.

Tabnine

Tabnine is a contextually aware AI coding tool. Like other tools, it can handle code completions and auto-generate code based on natural language suggestions. It also provides in-depth explanations of projects, including their behaviors and dependencies, which is highly useful when onboarding new developers.

Tabnine stands out for its focus on privacy. It has a stand-alone option you can deploy on-premises. It also doesn't store or share any code you write without permission and does not train on the code you develop. Free trials are available, but ongoing use requires a paid subscription.

Top AI Tools for Design Teams 

Several AI tools can generate highly realistic (and futuristic) photos, illustrations, videos, and other graphics. These are useful for design teams who use them for rapid prototyping, enhanced concept development, and content variation. 

While AI can support the design development process, organizations must balance ethical and legal concerns regarding copyright and originality. 

Midjourney

Midjourney generates images and short videos up to five seconds long. It's known for its advanced artistic image generation tools, which let you explore different styles, colors, and visual aspects that would take hours using manual processes. Design teams can create images based on brand colors and styles to ensure visual consistency.

Midjourney offers paid subscriptions for individuals and enterprise users.

DALL·E

DALL·E is an OpenAI product integrated with ChatGPT. It can generate images based on simple natural language prompts. If you aren't satisfied with the output, you can ask DALL·E to make adjustments until you get a picture that meets your expectations.

Currently, DALL·E doesn't support video generation. Free and paid subscriptions are available.

Canva Magic Studio

Canva offers a user-friendly suite of AI design features. It can create images and videos from natural language prompts. It also provides lots of helpful AI photo editing tools, including background generation and animations. 

Other features available through Canva Magic Studio include AI voice enhancement and generation. You can sign up for a free plan with core features or upgrade to a paid subscription to access everything Canva Magic Studio offers.

Runway

Runway generates highly realistic images and video clips from scratch. Users simply need to provide a written prompt or their pre-existing visual assets. It also provides camera control, so you can change the angles and focus of a shot.

Runway is highly useful for game development and motion picture creation. It gives designers full control over the visual aspect of their product. A free plan is available with limited credits.

Adobe Firefly

Adobe Firefly is ideal for designers familiar with the Adobe ecosystem. It comes standard with Adobe Creative Cloud subscriptions, and content generated using Firefly can be edited in Photoshop, Lightroom, Illustrator, and Premiere Pro.

Aside from image and video generation, Firefly also creates vector graphics. That's highly useful for game design and illustrations. It can also generate short audio clips.

Top AI Tools for Marketing Teams

Marketers benefit from the fast content production, responsive campaigns, and smart audience targeting offered by AI. As a marketing professional, there are several tools to have in your arsenal.

Jasper

Jasper helps marketing teams plan and execute entire campaigns. It can handle SEO research, identify target keyword opportunities, and keep your content aligned with brand guidelines. A unique feature of Jasper is its no-code app builder, which can automate repeatable marketing tasks to boost your productivity.

Copy.ai

Think of Copy.ai as your go-to source for inspiration. When you're short on ideas or dealing with a bad case of writer's block, Copy.ai can step in with curated suggestions. 

Marketers use Copy.ai to quickly generate social media captions and product descriptions. It can also generate ideas for blog posts and content outlines.

GrammarlyGO

Most writers are familiar with Grammarly's spelling and grammar checker tools. However, its newer iterations introduced GrammarlyGO, which offers generative AI tools to improve written copy. The tool can brainstorm ideas for you, suggest AI-powered fixes, and rewrite text to enhance clarity and effectiveness.

Writer

Writer offers multiple agents that can handle repetitive tasks, such as developing strategy briefs and project plans. The agents work autonomously based on brand style rules and can generate copy and images. 

The 8 Best AI Productivity Tools 

Virtually any business can benefit from general-purpose AI tools that boost productivity and simplify routine tasks. Here are some of our favorites.

Chatbots & Virtual Assistants

• ChatGPT: OpenAI's virtual assistant offers quick answers to any question. Users can save instructions to the model to customize its outputs.
• Google Gemini: This chatbot integrates with Google Workspace. It can handle in-depth research and summarize documents.
• Microsoft Copilot: This AI tool is natively built into all Office apps, including Excel and Word. It can expedite spreadsheet creation, check spelling, and suggest improvements to your documents.

Automation & Productivity

• Zapier AI: Automates your most repetitive tasks using prompts and customized AI agents.
• Notion AI: Useful for summarizing meetings and generating charts and graphs from data.
• ClickUp AI: Automates task writing and manages your schedule.
• Superhuman AI: Manages your email inbox and suggests replies using your voice and tone.
• Otter.ai: Quickly transcribes voice into text, which is useful for recording and content creation. 

How To Choose the Right AI Tool for Your Team

AI is still relatively new, but businesses are eager to integrate it into their workflows. Keep these tips in mind as you search for the best AI tools for your organization.

Consider Your Use Case

Think about where AI could improve your current processes. While certain tools lend themselves to roles like software engineering or marketing, there may be use cases for areas specific to your organization. Pay particular attention to repetitive, non-value-added tasks, since AI may be able to automate those.

Look for Integrations

Some AI tools fit neatly within software you might already use, such as Microsoft Office or Adobe Creative Cloud. Even if they're not natively embedded, supported integrations can ease any implementation hurdles.

Watch for Hidden Costs

Most AI tools offer limited free plans, but organizations can expect to incur fees for enterprise-level tools. Look out for hidden costs based on volume or team size.

Pilot First, Scale Later

Test out the AI tools you're considering with a small group of staff. Their insights can help you determine if the tool delivers real value or if you should consider alternatives.

Explore How AI Can Improve Your Workflow

AI is moving at warp speed, and tools are available for a wide range of use cases, including marketing, design, and support. See how it can support your work by trying out a new tool today.

About the Author

Hannah Hicklen Content Marketing Manager at Clutch

Hannah Hicklen is a content marketing manager who focuses on creating newsworthy content around tech services, such as software and web development, AI, and cybersecurity. With a background in SEO and editorial content, she now specializes in creating multi-channel marketing strategies that drive engagement, build brand authority, and generate high-quality leads. Hannah leverages data-driven insights and industry trends to craft compelling narratives that resonate with technical and non-technical audiences alike. 

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