As a content creator, over the past year, I've tested dozens of AI tools while planning content strategies, writing articles, designing graphics, recording voiceovers, and editing videos. Most promised to save time. Many ended up creating more work instead. Today, only four still earn a place in my monthly budget: ChatGPT, Grammarly, Canva, and ElevenLabs. Opus Clip almost made the cut, but after months of using it, I eventually cancelled the subscription.