Back in early 2025, I set a simple goal — to earn an extra ₹2,000/month online. Not ₹20K, not ₹1 lakh — just a small win. And surprisingly, I achieved it within 30 days using nothing but AI tools, my laptop, and a few hours per week.
Here’s how I did it using 7 free or low-cost AI tools, and how you can too — even if you’re not a techie or pro freelancer.
💬 1. ChatGPT (Free) – For Content Writing & Replies
Use case: Writing short articles, replies, emails
Earning method:
I offered blog post drafts and Quora replies for a freelance client. Wrote 2–3 short posts/week, edited them, and sent.
✅ Earned: ₹600+
🔗 Use ChatGPT
📸 2. Canva with AI (Free) – For Social Media Design
Use case: Created carousel designs + thumbnails
Earning method:
Designed Instagram reels covers and Facebook event posters. Posted an offer on LinkedIn and got 2 small orders.
✅ Earned: ₹400
🔗 Use Canva
✍️ 3. Writesonic (Free Tier) – For Ad Copies & Intros
Use case: Wrote product descriptions & ad copy
Earning method:
Created 5 ad headlines and 3 product bios for a student who sells planners. Charged ₹299 via Paytm.
✅ Earned: ₹299
🔗 Try Writesonic
🎬 4. Pictory AI – For YouTube Short Scripts
Use case: Turned blog ideas into short video scripts
Earning method:
Offered 10 YouTube scripts for faceless channels. Wrote with help from ChatGPT + Pictory edits.
✅ Earned: ₹300
🔗 Explore Pictory
📢 5. Copy.ai (Free Plan) – For Instagram Bios & Captions
Use case: Created catchy bios & taglines
Earning method:
Joined a Facebook group for influencers and offered 3 custom bios for ₹99 each.
✅ Earned: ₹198
🔗 Try Copy.ai
📝 6. Notion AI – For Resume + Planning Templates
Use case: Made and shared Notion templates
Earning method:
Sold a resume-building Notion template to a student via Instagram DM.
✅ Earned: ₹199
🔗 Get Notion
🎙️ 7. ElevenLabs / Play.ht – For Voiceovers
Use case: AI voice for short reel intros
Earning method:
Generated 1-minute voiceovers for a small YouTube channel. Sent via Google Drive.
✅ Earned: ₹299
🔗 Try ElevenLabs
Final Thoughts
Making ₹2,000/month may seem small — but it’s a powerful confidence booster. You didn’t need a fancy course or full-time job — just simple AI tools, curiosity, and the willingness to start.
🌟 Want to try this too? Pick 2 tools from this list, make a post on LinkedIn/Instagram offering your services, and keep showing up for 7 days.
You’ll land your first ₹99–₹499 client faster than you think.