I Ranked the Best AI Tools to Make Money in 2026

Name: I Ranked the Best AI Tools to Make Money in 2026
Uploaded: 2026-01-09T14:01:42.000Z
Duration: 38 min 15 s

Ranking AI Tools for Wealth in 2026

Overview of AI Tool Ranking

The speaker ranks various AI tools based on their potential to generate wealth by 2026, having tested over 500 tools at Martell Ventures.

The ranking system includes S tier (non-negotiable), A tier (widespread but not universally known), B tier (niche but valuable), C tier (rarely effective), and F tier (not worth the time).

Tool Rankings

MidJourney

MidJourney generates images from prompts, popular among users for creating brand packages and website designs.

Rated as a B-tier tool due to its niche application; while easy to use, it may not have long-term viability.

Runway ML

An AI-powered video generation tool useful for marketing collateral and walkthrough videos.

Also rated as B-tier; harder to use than other tools but has good long-term potential, especially for video creators.

11 Labs

Produces realistic AI voices, beneficial for businesses needing voiceovers or content creation.

Rated A-tier; powerful for content creators and has significant future potential in the voice category.

Additional Insights

AI Company OS

The speaker introduces an AI company OS designed to automate and scale business operations across a multi-million dollar portfolio. Offers free access via a link or QR code.

Hey Jen

Creates AI avatar videos from text, used primarily for training and marketing videos.

Rated B-tier; high ease of use with limited applications depending on business needs.

Gamma.app

Functions like a full-time designer generating reports and proposals; highly rated due to its utility in visualizing outputs.

Controversially placed in S-tier; deemed essential for improving communication through better visuals.

Leonardo.ai

Generates concept art and branded visuals but suffers from consistency issues when producing branded material.

Competitive Tools Ranking

Overview of Tools and Their Rankings

The speaker discusses the competitive nature of various tools, noting that while some have strong niche appeal (like designers), their broad use is limited. They categorize one such tool in the B tier for its value despite being niche.

Zapier is highlighted as an S-tier tool for automating business processes without requiring coding skills. The speaker emphasizes its long-standing presence and effectiveness, particularly among agencies.

Gum Loop is introduced as a visual AI workflow builder that automates workflows with a focus on user experience. Although newer and less established than Zapier, it ranks in the A tier due to ease of use.

N8N is discussed as an open-source automation tool favored by developers. Its complexity presents a learning curve, but it remains relevant in technical circles; it receives an A tier ranking.

Your.com is presented as a voice and phone call automation tool used for qualifying leads. Despite potential bias from the speaker (as it's part of their portfolio), it ranks at the top of S tier due to its innovative approach to future interfaces.

Additional Tools Reviewed

Fixer.ai is described as an email management tool aimed at improving productivity within inboxes. While clever, it falls into C tier since it doesn't generate income directly.

Notion AI serves as an assistant within Notion's project management workspace, helping with writing and organization. It integrates well but lacks monetization potential on its own, leading to a C tier ranking.

Buddyro.ai functions as a knowledge base AI trained on company-specific information, potentially reducing support emails significantly. The speaker believes this could save businesses money if properly implemented.

Granola.ai and AI Tools Ranking

Overview of Granola.ai

Granola.ai is positioned as a top-tier tool for recording calls, offering a unique advantage by recording on the user's end without notifying other participants.

The primary purpose of Granola is to facilitate note-taking, ensuring users have clear recaps and action items from meetings.

It operates seamlessly across major video platforms, making it user-friendly with simple installation steps.

Importance of ChatGPT

ChatGPT is recognized as the leading AI tool, boasting around 700 million weekly users and excelling in writing, coding, and automation tasks.

Its ease of use allows individuals to learn how to utilize AI effectively by simply asking it questions.

A master class on ChatGPT has been created to help users maximize its potential.

Claude by Anthropic

Claude is noted for its capabilities in writing and coding but ranks lower than ChatGPT due to less frequent usage scenarios.

Despite being less profitable than ChatGPT, Claude's long-term viability seems assured as it may attract acquisition interest.

Perplexity.ai: The First AI-Powered Search Engine

Perplexity was the first search engine powered by AI, providing verified sources which help mitigate issues like hallucinations found in other models.

While innovative, it is considered more of a novelty compared to tools like Granola.

Google's Gemini and Notebook LM

Google’s Gemini integrates existing tools but ranks lower if not used within the Google ecosystem.

Notebook LM specializes in analyzing files and summarizing information; it's particularly useful for researchers but has niche applications.

Grok: Elon Musk's Contribution

Grok emerged from X AI under Elon Musk's leadership; it's gaining traction for its accuracy and depth of research capabilities.

Positioned as a strong competitor against established tools like Claude and potentially second only to ChatGPT.

Revio: An AI Sales Assistant

Revio serves as an essential tool for sales communication across various platforms including social media.

Although categorized as niche (C ranking), it can significantly enhance business interactions through effective lead management.

Lovable: Building Apps Without Technical Skills

Lovable assists non-tech individuals in app development; however, its relevance may be limited based on user needs.

Tech Innovations and Business Automation

The Future of Business Apps

The speaker discusses a tech idea involving "Lovable," a platform that allows users to create apps using AI, specifically ChatGPT for prompt writing. This indicates a shift from traditional spreadsheets to disposable apps for departmental functions.

Businesses are reportedly making significant profits by selling AI-generated apps created on Lovable, with prices ranging from $10,000 to $15,000. This highlights the growing market for automation tools designed to save time.

The speaker emphasizes the importance of knowing how to effectively prompt AI tools like Lovable, suggesting that while they are powerful, they require some technical skill to use effectively.

Evaluating AI Tools

Cursor AI is introduced as an advanced coding assistant and integrated development environment (IDE), appealing primarily to technical users due to its niche focus.

Apple Intelligence is critiqued harshly; despite being branded as user-friendly ("AI for the rest of us"), it has not met expectations and lacks widespread usage. The speaker advises against using it until significant improvements are made.

Implementing New Technologies

After ranking various tools, the speaker encourages listeners not to feel overwhelmed but instead focus on one tool that piques their interest. They suggest installing and setting up this tool within two weeks.

Building new habits around technology usage is crucial; the speaker recommends connecting new AI tools with existing work habits to ensure consistent use and maximize productivity gains.