A Smarter Way to Build Your AI & Automation Toolkit
The ToolStacked Recommended Stack is a curated ecosystem of AI and SaaS tools designed to help entrepreneurs, creators, and small businesses build smarter systems — without unnecessary complexity or bloated software subscriptions.
This page is intentionally structured.
If you’ve downloaded our AI Tools That Pay You Back guide, you’ll notice that every tool in that guide appears here — clearly marked as Core / Starter tools. Everything beyond that is optional and designed to support growth, automation, and scale.
How to Use This Page
Think of the Recommended Stack as a roadmap, not a checklist.
- Start with the Core tools
- Add Growth tools when you’re ready to expand visibility
- Explore Optional tools only when there’s a clear need
You do not need every tool at once.
🧱 Core / Starter Stack
(These are the tools from the “AI Tools That Pay You Back” guide)
These tools form the foundation of a modern, AI-powered online business.
If you’re starting from zero, begin here.
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🔹 Durable
Purpose: AI Website Creation
Durable allows you to generate a professional website in minutes using AI. It’s designed for speed, simplicity, and fast launches — perfect for getting online without technical friction.
Why it’s Core:
A website is the foundation of everything else. Durable removes the biggest barrier: setup time.
🔹 Hostinger
Purpose: Website Hosting & Ownership
Hostinger provides reliable, affordable hosting that gives you full control over your website once it’s live.
Why it’s Core:
Durable gets you launched quickly — Hostinger ensures long-term ownership, scalability, and performance.
🔹 Systeme.io
Purpose: Funnels, Email Marketing & Automation
Systeme.io replaces multiple tools by combining funnels, email marketing, automation, and digital product sales into one platform.
Why it’s Core:
It turns a website into a system — capturing leads, nurturing audiences, and generating revenue.
🔹 Predis.ai
Purpose: AI Content Creation
Predis.ai helps generate social media posts, captions, and content ideas using AI.
Why it’s Core:
Content drives visibility. Predis.ai removes creative friction and keeps your brand consistent.
🔹 RankPill
Purpose: SEO & Long-Term Visibility
RankPill focuses on AI-assisted blogging and SEO to help your website rank on search engines over time.
Why it’s Core:
SEO is one of the most reliable ways to generate traffic that compounds. RankPill supports long-term growth.
🎁 Bonus Tool
(Included in the guide as an optional accelerator)
🔹 InVideo
Purpose: AI Video Creation
InVideo allows you to turn text prompts, scripts, and ideas into polished videos without editing experience.
Why it’s a Bonus:
Video is powerful — but not required on day one. InVideo is best used once your foundation is live and you’re ready to amplify reach.
🚀 Growth Tools
(Add These When You’re Ready to Scale)
These tools are not required to start, but they unlock additional reach, efficiency, and automation.
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🔹 OpusClip / Submagic
Purpose: Video Repurposing
Turn long-form videos into short, high-performing clips for social platforms.
🔹 Zapier
Purpose: Automation & Integrations
Connect tools together and automate workflows without code.
🔹 CustomGPT.ai / Tidio
Purpose: AI Chatbots & Website Assistance
Provide instant responses, capture leads, and support visitors automatically.
⚙️ Optional / Advanced Tools
(Use Only When There’s a Clear Need)
These tools are powerful, but not essential for everyone.
Examples include:
- Outreach & lead generation tools (Hunter.io, a-leads.co)
- Advanced automation and CRM platforms
- Specialized AI tools for niche workflows
Add these only when your business demands them.
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The ToolStacked Philosophy
The goal isn’t to use more tools.
The goal is to use the right tools, in the right order.
That’s why:
- Every guide tool is part of the Recommended Stack
- Every stack tool has a defined role
- No tool is recommended “just because”
Where to Start
If you’re new here, begin with:
👉 AI Tools That Pay You Back
A focused guide that explains why these tools matter and how to use them together.
Once you’re comfortable, return to this page to expand your stack with confidence.
Final Reminder
You don’t need to build everything at once.
Start simple.
Build momentum.
Add tools when they make sense.
That’s how AI actually works for you.