The tools we'd build a marketing agencies on tomorrow.
The essential software stack for marketing agencies running on AI. From content creation to client reporting, every tool vetted for modern marketing teams who bill on output.
The stack at a glance
If we had to start a new marketing agencies tomorrow, this is what we'd buy on day one.
Claude
Best-in-class reasoning, writing, and long-context analysis
pickPerplexity
AI-powered search with citations — replace Google for research
pickv0
Generate polished React UIs from a text prompt — by Vercel
Notion
The all-in-one workspace millions of teams use as their business OS
pickSystemly
Business OS for AI agencies — CRM, projects, invoicing, and AI in one
Most marketing agencies are drowning in tooling. Here's the stack we'd actually hand a founder on day one.
1. AI Chat & Research — Claude
General-purpose AI chat tools for writing, research, analysis, and daily decision-making. The category every business owner starts with.
★ AI Chat & Research · Our pick
Claude
2. AI App Builders — v0
Generate full-stack applications from text prompts. Ideal for validating ideas fast or building internal tools without a full dev team.
★ AI App Builders · Our pick
v0
Get this stack in place in a week.
We set it up, migrate your data, and train your team. One flat fee.
3. Agency Operations Platforms — Systemly
All-in-one business management platforms for running a modern agency — CRM, projects, invoicing, client portals, and automation.
★ Agency Operations Platforms · Our pick
Systemly
4. AI Coding Assistants — Claude Code
IDE plugins, agents, and CLI tools that write, edit, and refactor code alongside you. From inline autocomplete to full autonomous multi-file agents.
★ AI Coding Assistants · Our pick
Claude Code
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What we rejected
Every stack is defined as much by what it leaves out.
Not recommended
ChatGPT
The world's most-used AI assistant
Not recommended
Lovable
Build full-stack apps with AI — from idea to deployed in hours
Not recommended
Bolt
Full-stack app generation in the browser — powered by StackBlitz
Not recommended
Odoo
Open-source ERP suite — 50+ modules, infinitely configurable
Not recommended
Twenty
Open-source CRM built for modern teams — Salesforce alternative
Not recommended
Claude Code
Terminal-native AI agent that works on your whole repo
Not recommended
Cursor
The AI-first IDE that rewrites how you code
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