🧠 Top 5 AI Tools for Hustlers in 2025 (That Actually Work)

Omkar PinjarkarOmkar Pinjarkar
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πŸ”₯ Whether you’re a student, freelancer, creator, or side-hustler these AI tools can automate boring tasks, save time, and even help you make money while you sleep.


1. OpenRouter.ai – Access the Best AI Models in One Place

Ever wished you could use ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and more all from one place?

OpenRouter.ai is exactly that. It acts like a β€œhub” for large language models (LLMs). You can plug it into automation platforms like n8n or use it in your own bots.

πŸš€ Why it's amazing:

  • Use Claude, Gemini, GPT-4.1 in one API

  • No subscription required

  • Great for Telegram bots, websites, tools

πŸ€‘ Potential Use: Build your own Telegram chatbot β†’ connect OpenRouter β†’ offer AI replies β†’ monetize.

πŸ”— https://openrouter.ai/


2. Notion AI – Your Second Brain, On Steroids

If you use Notion for notes or productivity, their AI add-on is super powerful. It can help with:

  • Content summarization

  • Auto-generating blogs or reports

  • Brainstorming and writing ideas

πŸ’‘ LazyStack Tip: Create your own Notion template packs with AI blocks β†’ sell on Gumroad (passive income).


3. Canva Magic Studio – Design with AI

Forget hiring graphic designers. Canva Magic Studio can:

  • Remove image backgrounds

  • Write captions or social content

  • Resize designs for different platforms

  • Even generate full video scripts

Great for creating blog graphics, reels, thumbnails, and even your blog logo.

πŸ”— https://shrinkme.ink/J5AakF


4. Perplexity AI – Research in Seconds

When you're writing a blog or building a product, you need fast, reliable info.

Perplexity.ai is like Google Search + ChatGPT. It:

  • Gives source links for answers

  • Summarizes YouTube videos

  • Offers academic-level results

Perfect tool for creators and developers who want fast insights without wasting hours.


5. n8n – The Automation Beast for Side Hustlers

Want to auto-post content, run Telegram bots, get email alerts, or connect APIs?

n8n.io (open-source) helps you automate everything without coding.

πŸ›  Example Use:

  • Create a flow:
    β†’ New Telegram message
    β†’ Run OpenRouter AI reply
    β†’ Save to Notion
    β†’ Auto-send to email

Soon, I’ll be sharing full plug-n-play workflows on LazyStack πŸš€


✍️ Final Thoughts: How to Use These Tools Together

The power of LazyStack is to:

  • Use AI tools to save time πŸ’‘

  • Combine with automations πŸ› 

  • Package and monetize your systems πŸ’°

In coming blogs, I’ll be:

  • Sharing free flows

  • Selling premium workflows (β‚Ή99–₹199)

  • Revealing affiliate income dashboards

  • Showing exactly how you can start with 0 and earn β‚Ή5K–₹10K/month passively


πŸ”” Stay Updated

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πŸ“ Up Next on LazyStack:

β€œBest Telegram Bots You Can Build With AI in 2025 (With Workflows)”

πŸš€ More tool guides, Telegram automations & passive income tips coming weekly.
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