{"id":104171,"date":"2025-08-21T00:48:35","date_gmt":"2025-08-21T07:48:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/?p=104171"},"modified":"2025-08-21T01:02:06","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T08:02:06","slug":"ai-tools-for-automation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/ai-tools-for-automation\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Best AI Automation Tools for Productivity in [year] (Free &amp; Paid)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Remember how artificial intelligence (AI) was once just about robots and talking machines in sci-fi movies? Then, OpenAI came along and opened up a whole can of worms with ChatGPT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, AI is real and it\u2019s everywhere in business. ?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibm.com\/watson\/resources\/ai-adoption\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IBM\u2019s 2022 Global AI Adoption Index<\/a>, businesses are leveraging AI for various use cases, including business process automation, marketing and sales, customer care, and business analytics.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The results are interesting: 54% of these businesses reported cost savings and efficiencies, 48% say they have better customer experiences, and 41% are delivering and scaling new services faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regardless of your business industry and size, AI can supercharge your productivity and growth.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But\u2014and that\u2019s a big but\u2014if you stay on the fence for too long and don\u2019t leverage the power of AI technology, you could end up watching your competitors zoom past you. And we bet you don\u2019t want that. ?\ufe0f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So stick around as we uncover the top 10 <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/ai-tools\/\">AI tools<\/a> for automation to boost your marketing task workflows and outpace your competition.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-418ff0a2-6081-4a6e-8792-68a27df10c6c\" data-linktodivider=\"false\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-enablesmoothscroll=\"false\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\" style=\"text-align: left; \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column \">\n\t\t\t\t<ul style=\"\"><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/ai-tools-for-automation\/#0-what-are-ai-automation-tools\" style=\"\">What Are AI Automation Tools?<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/ai-tools-for-automation\/#2-10-best-ai-automation-tools\" style=\"\">10 Best AI Automation Tools<\/a><ul><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/ai-tools-for-automation\/#3-1-clickup-%E2%80%94-best-for-task-automation\" style=\"\">1. ClickUp \u2014 Best for task automation<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/ai-tools-for-automation\/#8-2-drift-best-for-automating-sales-\" style=\"\">2. Drift &#8211; Best for automating sales\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/ai-tools-for-automation\/#13-why-ai-investment-rarely-pays-off-\" style=\"\">\ud83d\udcee Why AI Investment Rarely Pays Off<\/a><ul><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/ai-tools-for-automation\/#14-3-outreach-best-for-automated-sales-outreach\" style=\"\">3. Outreach &#8211; Best for automated sales outreach<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/ai-tools-for-automation\/#19-4-emplifi-best-for-social-media-automations-\" style=\"\">4. Emplifi &#8211; Best for social media automations\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/ai-tools-for-automation\/#24-5-phrasee-best-for-creating-brand-copy\" style=\"\">5. Phrasee &#8211; Best for creating brand copy<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/ai-tools-for-automation\/#29-6-jasper-best-for-ai-powered-writing-\" style=\"\">6. Jasper &#8211; Best for AI-powered writing\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/ai-tools-for-automation\/#34-7-rytr-best-for-automated-blog-outlines-\" style=\"\">7. Rytr &#8211; Best for automated blog outlines\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/ai-tools-for-automation\/#39-8-smartwriter-best-for-automated-research\" style=\"\">8. Smartwriter &#8211; Best for automated research<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/ai-tools-for-automation\/#44-9-seventh-sense-best-for-email-delivery-automation\" style=\"\">9. Seventh Sense &#8211; Best for email delivery automation<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/ai-tools-for-automation\/#49-10-surfer-best-for-ai-seo-optimization\" style=\"\">10. Surfer &#8211; Best for AI SEO optimization<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/ai-tools-for-automation\/#54-what-to-look-for-in-ai-automation-tools\" style=\"\">What to Look for in AI Automation Tools?<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/ai-tools-for-automation\/#55-outpace-your-competition-with-ai-automation-tools-\" style=\"\">Outpace Your Competition With AI Automation Tools\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-what-are-ai-automation-tools\">What Are AI Automation Tools?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In simple terms, AI-powered tools for marketing automation make your marketing efforts faster, smarter, and more effective.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Think of tasks like segmenting your audience, writing marketing copy, sending emails, and posting on social media. Now imagine not just automating these tasks but making them \u201cintelligent.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of sending generic emails, AI-powered tools analyze user behavior and tailor content to individual preferences. Rather than posting on social media randomly, these tools identify when your audience is most active and what content resonates with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But how does this work? Well, AI tools use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/terms\/m\/machine-learning.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">machine learning<\/a> to continuously learn from data, making decisions based on patterns that would otherwise take us forever to analyze. \u23f3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-why-should-you-use-ai-automation-tools\">Why should you use AI automation tools?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s why the use of AI tools for <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/marketing-automation-software\/\">marketing automation<\/a> is a smart move for your business:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Handle repetitive tasks more accurately and efficiently<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Free up time to focus on high-value tasks that drive innovation and real growth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Boost customer engagement and conversion rates by tailoring your content, interactions, and product recommendations to specific preferences and customer behaviors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Generate predictive analytics for strategic decision-making by analyzing extensive sets of customer data (e.g., customer profiles, purchase history, campaign performance, etc.)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduce operational costs due to fewer errors, optimized strategies and campaigns, and efficient resource usage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-10-best-ai-automation-tools\">10 Best AI Automation Tools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the top 10 AI tools for automating your marketing workflows, selected for their unique features and user reviews on G2 and Capterra. Get ready to be dazzled. ?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-1-clickup-%E2%80%94-best-for-task-automation\">1. <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/\">ClickUp<\/a> \u2014 Best for task automation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-cu-image-with-overlay\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><div class=\"cu-image-with-overlay__overlay\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ClickUp-Brain-automation.gif\" alt=\"ClickUp Brain automation : how to build an ai agent with chatgpt\" class=\"image skip-lazy cu-image-with-overlay__image\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto\"\/><div class=\"cu-image-with-overlay__cta-wrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.clickup.com\/login?product=ai\" class=\"cu-image-with-overlay__cta cu-image-with-overlay__cta--#7c68ee\" data-segment-track-click=\"true\" data-segment-section-model-name=\"imageCTA\" data-segment-button-clicked=\"Try ClickUp Brain for free\" data-segment-props=\"{&quot;location&quot;:&quot;body&quot;,&quot;sectionModelName&quot;:&quot;imageCTA&quot;,&quot;buttonClicked&quot;:&quot;Try ClickUp Brain for free&quot;}\">Try ClickUp Brain for free<\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Use ClickUp Brain to access any information easily and automate repetitive queries<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">ClickUp is an all-in-one\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/best-productivity-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\">productivity tool,<\/a>\u00a0aka the everything app for work, for businesses looking to streamline operations and client projects in a central hub.<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/features\/ai\">ClickUp Brain<\/a>, the world&#8217;s most complete and contextual work AI, this is so much easier and faster than ever. It functions as an AI project, knowledge, and <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/writing-assistant-software\/\">writing assistant<\/a> in all areas of your workspace\u2014task descriptions, comments, chat, <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/features\/docs\">ClickUp Docs<\/a>, and even in the notifications inbox.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"ClickUp AI Automations\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AZtQsACvIIc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>ClickUp AI\u2019s text-based prompt lets you quickly brainstorm ideas and generate content whenever you feel stuck. And, whether you\u2019re drafting creative briefs, blog posts, prospecting emails, customer journeys, or process SOPs, there\u2019s a template ready to guide you to make the most of AI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the benefits that you unlock with ClickUp&#8217;s AI tools:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Clearer projects, fewer delays<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/help.clickup.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/31010910371991-What-are-ClickUp-Autopilot-Agents\">ClickUp Autopilot Agents<\/a> handle task assignments, stand-ups, and priorities so work moves forward without micromanaging. Simply set triggers, conditions, and expected outcomes for agents to execute autonomously<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Meetings that actually save time<\/strong>: Turn conversations into instant summaries, tasks, and follow-ups without manual notes, via <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/features\/ai-notetaker\">ClickUp&#8217;s AI Notetaker<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Find answers in seconds<\/strong>: Ask Brain anything (from who&#8217;s responsible for a task to a summary of your brand guidelines) and get context-rich insights pulled from your ClickUp Tasks, Docs, and connected tools<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Focus on creating, not copy-pasting<\/strong>: Draft content, reports, and even visuals faster, with Brain filling in the heavy lifting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color: #d9edf7; color: #31708f; border-left-color: #31708f; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-notification-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-254fe18e-8865-405e-9f68-737fd8a2dfad\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-notification-content-\">\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> <strong>D<\/strong>o more with fewer tools. Replace multiple AI subscriptions with one secure, workspace-wide assistant through <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/brain\/max\">ClickUp Brain MAX<\/a>, your AI Super App. Get access to the latest LLMs, including Gemini, ChatGPT, Claude, and others, in one desktop AI companion that works everywhere you do!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Brain-Max.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Another awesome feature? You can turn blocks of text into <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/features\/tasks\">tasks in ClickUp<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-75987\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Setting-Up-Task-Dependencies-in-ClickUp.gif\" alt=\"AI tools for automation: setting up Task Dependencies in ClickUp\" width=\"1349\" height=\"810\">\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Set a clear order of operations by adding \u201cblocking\u201d or \u201cwaiting on\u201d dependencies between tasks and keep your team on track to know what to work on first<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of spending hours sorting out what needs to be done after a brainstorming or meeting session, ClickUp AI generates a to-do list for you in seconds. It\u2019s user-friendly, functional, adaptive, and oh-so-easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-clickup-best-features\">ClickUp best features<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Summarize long reports, chats, and comment threads with a single click via built-in, contextual AI<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Schedule meetings, auto-time-block tasks, and optimize your workday with ClickUp&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/features\/calendar\">AI-powered Calendar<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/task-management-software\/\">Organize and track tasks<\/a> using Custom Fields (like assignee, due date, priority, and rating) and custom statuses (like To Do, In Progress, and Done)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eliminate repetitive tasks by setting up <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/features\/automations\">ClickUp automations<\/a> from scratch or any of the 120+ <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/automation-examples\/\">automation templates<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Receive in-app, email, and mobile alerts and reminders so you never miss a deadline<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use ClickUp AI to generate copy, correct spelling and grammar errors, simplify your writing, and optimize its quality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access ClickUp via the web, as well as desktop and mobile devices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-clickup-limitations\">ClickUp limitations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>With so many features, it can take a while for new users to learn the platform from end-to-end<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ClickUp AI isn\u2019t available on the free plan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-clickup-pricing\">ClickUp pricing<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"pricing-wrapper\">\n<!-- hide toggle for now -->\n<div class=\"pricing-toggle-container\" style=\"display: none;\">\n    <div class=\"pricing-toggle isMonthly\">\n        <button class=\"pricing-toggle-item \" id=\"yearly-toggle\">\n            Yearly\n        <\/button>\n        <button class=\"pricing-toggle-item pricing-toggle-active\" id=\"monthly-toggle\">\n            Monthly\n        <\/button>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- Dynamic Pricing Cards -->\n    <div class=\"pricing-card-container\">\n                    <div>\n    <div class=\"pricing-card pricing-card-free-forever\" style=\"--primary-color: 0, 184, 132\">\n        <div class=\"pricing-tier\">\n            free forever\n                    <\/div>\n                <div class=\"pricing-price\">\n            <span class=\"pricing-price-wrapper\">\n                <span class=\"pricing-price-yearly\" data-price=\"Free\">\n                                            Free\n                                    <\/span>\n                <span class=\"pricing-price-monthly\" data-price=\"Free\">\n                                            Free\n                                    <\/span>\n            <\/span>\n            <div class=\"tier-foot-note\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"pricing-cta-button-wrapper\">\n                            <!-- Render <button> for other tiers -->\n                <button class=\"cta-button cu-button button\"\n                        data-beta\n                        data-ga-click-tracking\n                        ga-event=\"click web\"\n                        ga-label=\"blog pricing table\"\n                        data-ga-tracking=\"ftmlead\"\n                        ga-category=\"get started - free forever\"\n                                                    onclick=\"showSignUpOverlay(undefined);\"\n                                                >\n                        Get Started\n                <\/button>\n                    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"list-title\">Key Features:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"pricing-features-list\">\n                                            <div class=\"pricing-feature\">\n                    <svg class=\"pricing-card-check-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 18\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5.25 9.375L7.875 12L12.75 6\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                    <span>60MB Storage<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"pricing-feature\">\n                    <svg class=\"pricing-card-check-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 18\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5.25 9.375L7.875 12L12.75 6\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                    <span>Unlimited Tasks<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"pricing-feature\">\n                    <svg class=\"pricing-card-check-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 18\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5.25 9.375L7.875 12L12.75 6\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                    <span>Unlimited Free Plan Members<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div>\n    <div class=\"pricing-card pricing-card-unlimited\" style=\"--primary-color: 250, 18, 227\">\n        <div class=\"pricing-tier\">\n            unlimited\n                    <\/div>\n                <div class=\"pricing-price\">\n            <span class=\"pricing-price-wrapper\">\n                <span class=\"pricing-price-yearly\" data-price=\"$7\">\n                                            $7\n                                    <\/span>\n                <span class=\"pricing-price-monthly\" data-price=\"$10\">\n                                            $10\n                                    <\/span>\n            <\/span>\n            <div class=\"tier-foot-note\">per user per month<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"pricing-cta-button-wrapper\">\n                            <!-- Render <button> for other tiers -->\n                <button class=\"cta-button cu-button button\"\n                        data-beta\n                        data-ga-click-tracking\n                        ga-event=\"click web\"\n                        ga-label=\"blog pricing table\"\n                        data-ga-tracking=\"ftmlead\"\n                        ga-category=\"get started - 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Drift &#8211; Best for automating sales&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-104173\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Drift.jpeg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Drift.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Drift-300x175.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Drift-768x449.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Drift-700x409.jpeg 700w\" alt=\"AI tools for automation: screenshot of Drift's Overview\" width=\"1200\" height=\"701\">\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drift.com\/platform\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Drift<\/a><\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Drift is a marketing and sales platform designed to transform how businesses engage with website visitors. It offers real-time messaging, AI chatbots, and email tools to instantly connect and offer support to site users. Drift is ideal for businesses that want to provide personalized experiences, boost user engagement, and increase website conversions. ?\u200d?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-drift-best-features\">Drift best features<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Answer frequently asked questions about your business using the AI chatbot<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Route site visitors to the right sales rep when they need more help&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Receive notifications when a target user visits your site so you can quickly hop on a chat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communicate in real-time with potential leads and have them book meetings on your Microsoft or Google calendar<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-drift-limitations\">Drift limitations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Advanced features like AI testing tools, routing, and AI chatbot aren\u2019t available on the starter plan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some users say the mobile app can get buggy at times<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"11-drift-pricing\">Drift pricing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Premium: <\/strong>$2,500\/month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Advanced: <\/strong>Contact for pricing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enterprise: <\/strong>Contact for pricing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"12-drift-ratings-and-reviews\">Drift ratings and reviews<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>G2: <\/strong>4.4\/5 (1,010+ reviews)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Capterra: <\/strong>4.5\/5 (179 reviews)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Check out these <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/ai-calendars\/\">AI calendars<\/a>! <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"border: 3px solid #3c763d; border-radius: 0%; background-color: #dff0d8; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-bordered-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-a933bfe3-1469-496c-a6e4-a38b44574fd6\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"13-why-ai-investment-rarely-pays-off-\"><strong>\ud83d\udcee<\/strong> <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#3c763d\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Why AI Investment Rarely Pays Off<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Over <strong>80% of AI initiatives fail<\/strong>\u2014many because tools don\u2019t share context. Check how <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/general-resources\/contextual-AI-guide\">ClickUp\u2019s Contextual AI rebuilds the intelligence layer<\/a> across tasks, docs, and chats\u2014so AI actually supports your team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-cu-image-with-overlay\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><div class=\"cu-image-with-overlay__overlay\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Contextual-AI-Brain.png\" alt=\"Contextual AI captures your entire Work Context\u2014your projects, tasks, docs, meetings, decisions, and conversations\u2014across every team and tool.\" class=\"image skip-lazy cu-image-with-overlay__image\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto\"><div class=\"cu-image-with-overlay__cta-wrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.clickup.com\/login?_gl=1*pdggvf*_gcl_au*MTAxOTk0ODE0Ny4xNzUwNjYyMTc3\" class=\"cu-image-with-overlay__cta cu-image-with-overlay__cta--#7c68ee\" data-segment-track-click=\"true\" data-segment-section-model-name=\"imageCTA\" data-segment-button-clicked=\"Start Using ClickUp\" data-segment-props='{\"location\":\"body\",\"sectionModelName\":\"imageCTA\",\"buttonClicked\":\"Start Using ClickUp\"}'>Start Using ClickUp<\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Contextual AI captures your entire Work Context\u2014your projects, tasks, docs, meetings, decisions, and conversations\u2014across every team and tool.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"14-3-outreach-best-for-automated-sales-outreach\">3. Outreach &#8211; Best for automated sales outreach<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-71306\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Opportunity-Dashboard-1400x875.webp\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Opportunity-Dashboard-1400x875.webp 1400w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Opportunity-Dashboard-300x188.webp 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Opportunity-Dashboard-768x480.webp 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Opportunity-Dashboard-1536x960.webp 1536w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Opportunity-Dashboard-700x438.webp 700w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Opportunity-Dashboard.webp 1920w\" alt=\"AI tools for automation: Outreach's dashboard\" width=\"1400\" height=\"875\">\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.outreach.io\/platform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Outreach<\/a><\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Outreach is a <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/automate-your-sales-processes\/\">sales automation<\/a> platform that streamlines lead scoring and outreach processes to help sales teams close more leads.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Its standout \u201cSequence\u201d feature lets you structure and automate multiple touchpoints with your leads\u2014via manual and automated emails, phone calls, and LinkedIn messages. This ensures timely and consistent engagement to move your leads along the sales pipeline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"15-outreach-best-features\">Outreach best features<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Get an overview of tasks (emails, calls, etc.) you need to complete for the week<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Track deliveries, open rates, click-through rates, and replies for each email in your sequence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Test multiple emails to determine the most effective ones for future outreach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Integrate with CRM tools like Salesforce and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"16-outreach-limitations\">Outreach limitations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>There\u2019s a deep learning curve for new users<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some users report high bounce rates after bulk email send<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"17-outreach-pricing\">Outreach pricing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Contact for pricing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"18-outreach-ratings-and-reviews\">Outreach ratings and reviews<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>G2: <\/strong>4.3\/5 (3,200+ reviews)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Capterra:<\/strong> 4.4\/5 (289 reviews)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"19-4-emplifi-best-for-social-media-automations-\">4. Emplifi &#8211; Best for social media automations&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-104174\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Emplifi.jpeg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Emplifi.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Emplifi-300x188.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Emplifi-768x482.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Emplifi-700x439.jpeg 700w\" alt=\"AI tools for automation: screenshot of Emplifi's social media dashboard\" width=\"800\" height=\"502\">\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">via <a href=\"https:\/\/emplifi.io\/products\/social-media-marketing\/influencers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Emplifi<\/a><\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Emplifi is a social media management platform for businesses looking to manage and optimize their social presence. Schedule and publish content to multiple social channels from a single dashboard and track real-time performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With its advanced community and analytics tools, you can gain insights into your audience\u2019s preferences, adjust marketing strategies instantly, and ensure consistent and effective communication. ?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"20-emplifi-best-features\">Emplifi best features<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Publish content to top social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and Twitter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set up approval workflows to review posts before they\u2019re published<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monitor mentions and sentiments around your brand, industry, and competition on social media to stay ahead of trends<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find and manage relationships with influencers that match your brand and target audience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"21-emplifi-limitations\">Emplifi limitations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Some users mention Emplifi\u2019s clunky user interface<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The platform gets slow when resizing or cropping images<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"22-emplifi-pricing\">Emplifi pricing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Contact for pricing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"23-emplifi-ratings-and-reviews\">Emplifi ratings and reviews<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>G2:<\/strong> 4.3\/5 (199 reviews)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Capterra: <\/strong>4.2\/5 (38 reviews)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"24-5-phrasee-best-for-creating-brand-copy\">5. Phrasee &#8211; Best for creating brand copy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-104175\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Phrasee.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Phrasee.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Phrasee-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Phrasee-768x505.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Phrasee-700x460.jpg 700w\" alt=\"Screenshot of Phrasee's dashboard\" width=\"1200\" height=\"789\">\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">via <a href=\"https:\/\/phrasee.co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Phrasee<\/a><\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Phrasee is a copywriting tool that leverages advanced machine learning algorithms to create high-performing on-brand copy across all digital channels. Beyond content generation, it also automates large-scale experimentation, testing various copy versions to identify the most effective ones.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Phrasee, you can streamline your copy creation process, optimize your messaging, and achieve better results with data-driven insights. ?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"25-phrasee-best-features\">Phrasee best features<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Configure the style guide with settings like punctuation and restricted words and emojis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose from 15+ templates to generate copy for your emails, socials, SMS, blog posts, <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/ai-tools-for-product-managers\/\">AI product descriptions<\/a>, and ads<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Generate diverse copy variations for split testing your digital marketing campaigns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get an overview of marketing campaign performance to see which messages resonate with your customers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"26-phrasee-limitations\">Phrasee limitations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The tool has a complex setup&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Users say it runs slowly at times<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"27-phrasee-pricing\">Phrasee pricing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Contact for pricing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"28-phrasee-ratings-and-reviews\">Phrasee ratings and reviews<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>G2: <\/strong>4.3\/5 (5 reviews)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Capterra: <\/strong>4.0\/5 (1 review)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"29-6-jasper-best-for-ai-powered-writing-\">6. Jasper &#8211; Best for AI-powered writing&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-59165\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Jasper.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Jasper.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Jasper-300x154.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Jasper-768x394.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Jasper-700x359.jpg 700w\" alt=\"Generating a blog post using Jasper's AI feature\" width=\"1200\" height=\"615\">\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jasper.ai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Jasper<\/a><\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Jasper is an AI-powered writing assistant that helps you create all types of short- and long-form content for your blog, social media posts, and ads. A key standout feature is its ability to learn and adapt to your brand\u2019s unique voice and style, ensuring outputs consistently align with your brand identity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Translate your brand content to 30+ languages, including English, French, Dutch, and German. If you want to maintain a cohesive brand voice across various platforms and global audiences, Jasper is the tool for the job.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"30-jasper-best-features\">Jasper best features<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Access 40+ customizable templates to quickly generate content<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collaborate with your team on real-time content edits&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Generate AI images with a text description and details like style (3D render, anime, abstract), medium (painting, chalk, etc.), and mood (bright, calm, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Integrate with popular tools like Google Docs, Google Sheets, Grammarly, and Surfer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"31-jasper-limitations\">Jasper limitations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Generates inaccurate and out-of-brand content occasionally<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not accessible on mobile devices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"32-jasper-pricing\">Jasper pricing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Creator:<\/strong> $49\/month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Teams:<\/strong> $125\/month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Business: <\/strong>Contact for pricing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"33-jasper-ratings-and-reviews\">Jasper ratings and reviews<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>G2:<\/strong> 4.7\/5 (1,200+ reviews)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Capterra: <\/strong>4.8\/5 (1,700+ reviews)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"34-7-rytr-best-for-automated-blog-outlines-\">7. Rytr &#8211; Best for automated blog outlines&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-64169\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Rytr-Profile-Bio.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Rytr-Profile-Bio.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Rytr-Profile-Bio-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Rytr-Profile-Bio-768x449.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Rytr-Profile-Bio-700x409.jpg 700w\" alt=\"Example of a Profile Bio written by Rytr\" width=\"1200\" height=\"701\">\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">via <a href=\"https:\/\/rytr.me\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Rytr<\/a><\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Rytr is another <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/ai-writing-tools\/\">writing tool<\/a> that helps you create high-quality and engaging content by choosing from over 40 use cases. These include blog idea and outline, blog section writing, social media ads, caption ideas, and product descriptions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to content generation, Rytr lets you improve and rephrase your content to enhance grammar and readability. Unlike similar writing tools, Rytr is easier to use, faster, more affordable, and accessible on mobile devices. ?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"35-rytr-best-features\">Rytr best features<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create AI-generated images from text directly in the app<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Generate content in 30+ languages, including English, French, Spanish, Dutch, Italian, and German<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rephrase your content in 20+ tones including funny, formal, casual, passionate, and urgent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get feedback on your content\u2019s originality using the native plagiarism checker<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"36-rytr-limitations\">Rytr limitations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Free plan is limited to generating 10k characters and 5 AI images per month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Starts to get repetitive when expanding on blog sections<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Limited integrations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"37-rytr-pricing\">Rytr pricing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Free<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Saver: <\/strong>$9\/month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unlimited:<\/strong> $29\/month<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"38-rytr-ratings-and-reviews\">Rytr ratings and reviews<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>G2:<\/strong> 4.7\/5 (769 reviews)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Capterra:<\/strong> 4.6\/5 (16 reviews)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"39-8-smartwriter-best-for-automated-research\">8. Smartwriter &#8211; Best for automated research<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-104176\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Smartwriter.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Smartwriter.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Smartwriter-300x125.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Smartwriter-768x319.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Smartwriter-700x291.jpg 700w\" alt=\"Personalised message written by Smartwriter\" width=\"1200\" height=\"498\">\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartwriter.ai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Smartwriter<\/a><\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Smartwriter is a copywriting tool that automates research about your prospects and helps you create personalized messages at scale. Use it for writing cold emails, LinkedIn pitches, and SEO backlink requests. It\u2019s ideal for businesses looking to boost engagement and conversions by scaling their personalized outreach efforts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"40-smartwriter-best-features\">Smartwriter best features<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Navigate its user-friendly interface with ease even if you\u2019re a beginner<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create messages using details from mediums such as your prospect\u2019s blog, podcast, LinkedIn profile, and top Google reviews<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find leads in any industry and verify their email addresses&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Integrate with popular email marketing platforms like Hubspot, Mailshake, Lemlist, and Snov.io<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"41-smartwriter-limitations\">Smartwriter limitations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You have to contact customer support to cancel your subscription<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Output generates unrelated information at times<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"42-smartwriter-pricing\">Smartwriter pricing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Basic: <\/strong>$59\/month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Popular:<\/strong> $149\/month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pro: <\/strong>$359\/month<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"43-smartwriter-ratings-and-reviews\">Smartwriter ratings and reviews<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>G2: <\/strong>4.0\/5 (10 reviews)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Capterra: <\/strong>No reviews<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"44-9-seventh-sense-best-for-email-delivery-automation\">9. Seventh Sense &#8211; Best for email delivery automation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-58952\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Seventh-Sense.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 718px) 100vw, 718px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Seventh-Sense.jpg 718w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Seventh-Sense-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Seventh-Sense-700x481.jpg 700w\" alt=\"Screenshot of Seventh Sense's Contact Top Response Times\" width=\"718\" height=\"493\">\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theseventhsense.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Seventh Sense<\/a><\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Seventh Sense is an email delivery optimization tool that predicts the best time to send emails to each of your leads and customers. By analyzing past engagement data, it predicts when a person is most likely to open and read an email. ?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This ensures your emails are not lost in a crowded inbox and increases the chances of higher engagement rates. If you\u2019re a business owner or a marketing team member looking to improve your email campaign performance for better deliverability, engagement, and conversions, Seventh Sense can help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"45-seventh-sense-best-features\">Seventh Sense best features<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Segment active customers from dormant ones and tailor your campaign efforts accordingly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spread emails throughout the day to improve deliverability, especially when emailing multiple contacts at the same company<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set up split tests for multiple variables (e.g., subject lines, preview text, content, CTA positioning) in your email workflows&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get a summary of monthly, quarterly, and yearly email campaign performance&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"46-seventh-sense-limitations\">Seventh Sense limitations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The user interface might feel complex for new users<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Only integrates with Hubspot and Marketo<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"47-seventh-sense-pricing\">Seventh Sense pricing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Business (Hubspot): <\/strong>$80\/month (5,000 marketing contacts)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Business (Marketo):<\/strong> $450\/month (50,000 leads)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enterprise: <\/strong>Contact for pricing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"48-seventh-sense-ratings-and-reviews\">Seventh Sense ratings and reviews<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>G2: <\/strong>4.8\/5 (18 reviews)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Capterra:<\/strong> 5.0\/5 (3 reviews)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"49-10-surfer-best-for-ai-seo-optimization\">10. Surfer &#8211; Best for AI SEO optimization<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-58954\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/SurferSEO.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/SurferSEO.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/SurferSEO-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/SurferSEO-768x427.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/SurferSEO-700x389.jpg 700w\" alt=\"Example of a blog written by Surfer SEO\" width=\"1200\" height=\"667\">\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">via <a href=\"https:\/\/surferseo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Surfer<\/a><\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Surfer is a cloud-based SEO optimization tool that helps you research, outline, write, and optimize blog posts to rank in search engines. It analyzes top-ranking pages and compares your website\u2019s content against them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Surfer provides actionable suggestions on keyword usage, content structure, and other on-page SEO elements. This ensures you maximize the chances of blog posts climbing search results and attracting more organic visitors to your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"50-surfer-best-features\">Surfer best features<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Analyze top-ranking pages for a keyword with metrics that contribute to their ranking (e.g., word count, domain score)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discover keyword clusters around your chosen topic, complete with each keyword\u2019s monthly search volume and keyword difficulty<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optimize your articles with real-time keyword suggestions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check your content\u2019s originality with the native plagiarism checker<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"51-surfer-limitations\">Surfer limitations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A steep learning curve for new users<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The editor doesn\u2019t allow you to add tables<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can\u2019t edit keywords after the editor has been created&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"52-surfer-pricing\">Surfer pricing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Essential:<\/strong> $89\/month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Advanced: <\/strong>$179\/month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Max:<\/strong> $299\/month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enterprise: <\/strong>Contact for pricing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"53-surfer-ratings-and-reviews\">Surfer ratings and reviews<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>G2: <\/strong>4.8\/5 (468 reviews)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Capterra:<\/strong> 4.9\/5 (373 reviews)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"54-what-to-look-for-in-ai-automation-tools\">What to Look for in AI Automation Tools?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing the best AI automation tools for your business needs can be overwhelming given the vast number of options available. 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