I Deleted 7 AI Tools and Saved 10 Hours a Week: My 3-Tool Stack
Description and use
The author cut AI tool count from 10 to 3, reduced costs, and gained 10 hours of productive time weekly.
Problem
I was paying for 10 AI tools, over $200 per month, and my workflow was broken because I spent more time switching tools than doing actual work.
Outcome
The author reduced tool count from 10 to 3, cut monthly costs from over $200 to a lower amount, and gained 10 hours of productive time each week.
Workflow
- Write down all AI tools you use.
- Keep only the tools you use for more than 5 hours a week.
- Delete the rest for 7 days; you will not miss them.
Evidence
I was paying for 10 AI tools. Over $200 per month.
My workflow was broken. I was spending more time switching tools than doing actual work.
I saved 10 hours every week.
Step 1: Write down all your AI tools. Step 2: Keep only the ones you use for more than 5 hours a week. Step 3: Delete the rest for 7 days. You will not miss them.
- Record date: 2026-10-27T09:26:27.712Z