14 Best Marketing Tools to Grow Your Business in 2026

14 Best Marketing Tools to Grow Your Business in 2026

Companies like Airbnb, Shopify, and Instacart are using advanced tools in their internal marketing processes to stay ahead of the competition. Through my own experience and networking during content marketing at Webflow, I’ve discovered some of the top tools in the market, listed below.

It’s clear that modern technology has transformed not just marketing, but the entire tech industry.

Is this all just hype?
Will it burst like a bubble, like 25 years ago?

It’s hard to say. But one thing I’m certain of — using these tools in marketing is the future, helping us reach our target audiences effectively.

Although these tools are currently based on complex machine learning, they will reshape marketing strategies in the future.

For the past three years, I’ve been testing different marketing tools and occasionally updating this article to include the latest tools I’m using.

Many other blogs simply copy this topic and provide lists mostly based on commissions.

But this post is different.

These are tools I actually use. If you watch my YouTube video below, you’ll see which tools I rely on the most (and how). The last tool in the video is the one I use the most.

Let’s take a look at some tools I like and see how they help across different marketing areas.

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Why Using AI in Marketing Matters

Marketing in 2026 revolves around data — your competitors’ information, market trends, and what current and potential customers are saying about your products. Collecting all this manually is tough, but tools make it effortless. What would take days by hand can be done in minutes.

My friends and clients use AI in marketing in the following ways:

• Analyzing positive and negative customer feedback on social media, like with Gumloop.
• Automated reporting of competitor activity to run campaigns with better targeting.
• Creating engaging content with workflows to meet the constant demand online.
• Video editing and content creation using platforms like Midjourney and Crayo.
• Automating and presenting reports using tools like Claude Artifacts.
• Automating ad creation with tools like Arcads.

It’s common to use multiple AI tools. Most data-handling tools now use machine learning and automation to deliver effective results at scale.

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What Are AI Marketing Tools?

AI marketing tools are software platforms that integrate with your existing marketing workflow and automate various processes. They help you create new content or improve your automation skills without needing to become an AI engineer.

Initially, these tools used only machine learning algorithms, but now they leverage advanced LLMs like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or Grok, adding an intelligent layer to your workflow.

A wave of marketing automation platforms is transforming team productivity. Even Shopify’s CEO has said that every employee should use some kind of AI tool.

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26 Best Marketing Tools to Grow Your Business in 2026

Here are 26 tools you should try:

1. Gumloop – Best for automated workflows
2. Surfer SEO – For content optimization
3. Notion AI – Boosts productivity
4. Jasper AI – For copywriting
5. Lexica Art – Blog thumbnails
6. LALAL.AI – Audio recording
7. Crayo – Short video creation
8. Brandwell – SEO blog posts
9. Originality AI – AI content detection
10. Writer.com – Team content creation
11. Undetectable AI – Rewriting AI content
12. ContentShake AI – SEO blog writing
13. FullStory – Digital experience tracking
14. Zapier – Task automation

 

1. Gumloop

Gumloop is one of the most overlooked tools in the market. Just a year ago, two young Canadians created it, and it immediately became one of my favorites.

It integrates with Webflow, Instacart, Shopify, and more.

If you’re familiar with Zapier, it’s similar, but with an AI layer built in. You can connect any LLM model (GPT-4, Claude, Grok, etc.) to your workflow without writing code.

The interface is clean, easy to use, and there’s no separate API needed — Gumloop provides all models out of the box. After its MCP launch, it became a must-have for startups and marketing teams.

Why I use Gumloop:

• Built-in access to advanced AI models without surprise bills
• Beautiful and simple user interface
• Automated content collection from web and apps
• Continuous AI agents that work automatically on new data

The free plan is generous, and with an upgrade, the code MARKETERMILK gives 20% off.

 

2. Surfer SEO

Surfer SEO is perfect for ranking content on Google. It evaluates your content and scores it based on keyword density, readability, headers, and other factors.

You select the domain, niche, and target audience, and it guides you on top-ranking keywords, content outlines, and number of images. You can work inside Surfer or in any other editor, and SEO improves in real time.

Clients like FedEx, Shopify, Quantas, and Viacom are happy with it.

 

3. Notion AI

Notion AI instantly answers questions about your notes, projects, documents, or wikis. It helps you write ideas, fill tables, and handle daily tasks easily.

Pricing is $8–$10 per member per month. It respects data protection laws and never uses user data without consent.

 

4. Jasper AI (Copywriting)

Jasper AI is designed to generate content in different styles and topics. Formerly called Jarvis, it’s now Jasper.

It’s ideal for marketers and business owners, creating drafts that humans can later refine. Whether you’re writing email campaigns, product descriptions, or blog posts, Jasper helps every step.

Its dashboard is simple, pricing is reasonable, and it significantly speeds up content creation.

 

5. Lexica Art (Blog Thumbnails)

Lexica Art is a visual creation tool perfect for blog thumbnails and other marketing visuals. You can create images that match your brand identity using various prompts.

If you want to move away from stock images, this tool is a must.

 

6. LALAL.AI (Audio Recording)

LALAL.AI is designed for musicians, but anyone recording audio, like podcasts or YouTube videos, can use it. It removes background noise without affecting your voice quality.

Perfect for recording in noisy cities.

 

7. Crayo (Short Videos)

Crayo is great for TikTok, Instagram Reels, or YouTube Shorts.

It simplifies video creation — brainstorming ideas, producing clips, and adding faceless or voiceover videos. If your marketing strategy relies on visuals and voiceovers, this tool is very useful.

 

8. Brandwell (SEO Blog Posts)

Brandwell (formerly Content at Scale) excels at SEO blogs. Its content often passes AI detectors, appearing 70% or more human-like.

The UI can be tricky at times, but the output is high quality. Always review the final content manually.

 

9. Originality AI (AI Content Detection)

Originality AI checks for AI-generated content and plagiarism. I often use it to ensure content is human-written. If you work with freelance writers, this ensures they don’t rely solely on ChatGPT.

 

10. Writer.com (Team Content Tool)

Writer.com makes writing easier for teams. It offers traditional editor features plus auto-correct, auto-complete, and style guide suggestions.

Great for virtual or hybrid teams, keeping content professional and accurate.

 

11. Undetectable AI (Rewriting AI Content)

Undetectable AI rewrites AI content to sound human. I’ve tested it, and it produces natural results. Always review for errors before publishing.

 

12. ContentShake AI (SEO Blog Writing)

ContentShake AI is for SEO and content marketers. It works with Semrush data to optimize blog posts.

You pick a topic, create an outline, and write the blog. The tool maintains your brand voice and offers one-click SEO suggestions.

 

13. FullStory (Digital Experiences)

FullStory tracks every action of your website visitors — clicks, cursor movements, and page visits. This data reveals opportunities to improve user experience and reduce costs.

 

14. Zapier (Task Automation)

Zapier automates workflows between different systems. It automates tasks without coding, saving time and boosting efficiency.

 

Conclusion:

 

Now its upon you. You have to master these AI Tools to become more intelligent and successful.