7 AI Side Hustles You Can Start This Weekend (No Coding Required)

Unlock passive income without typing a single line of code — here are seven AI-powered side hustles you can launch this weekend 😎

Imagine waking up Monday morning knowing you built something over the weekend that earns money — and you didn’t have to write a single line of code. That sounds like startup fiction, but in 2025, AI tools make it pretty close to reality. The caveat: you’ll still need creativity, hustle, and some marketing. AI is a turbo boost, not a magic wand.

In this article, I’ll walk you through seven AI side hustles you can start this weekend — no coding required. I’ve combed through the latest trends, examples, and tools (yes, I fact-checked) so you don’t have to. By the end, you’ll see what’s viable, what’s a hype bubble, and how to get your hands dirty in a smart way.

If you try one, ping me — I want to hear which one you picked. Let’s dive in.

1. Create & Sell Digital Templates / Printables

Why it works: Low overhead, scalable, and easy to iterate. People always need planners, worksheets, calendars, and journal pages. AI helps you produce variations in minutes.

Tools like Canva, Figma or Midjourney let you design beautiful assets by plugging in prompts. Then, list them on marketplaces like Etsy or Gumroad.

Real talk: Don’t just dump generic templates. Pick a niche (e.g. “reading planners for busy parents,” “study planners for AP students,” “budget trackers for freelancers”) and cater to a specific pain point. That’s how you stand out.

Eddy Balle lists printables among the top 27 AI side hustles that still work in 2025.

Medium authors also mention using AI to automate parts of template creation.

Weekend plan:

1. Brainstorm 3–5 niche ideas.

2. Generate designs with AI.

3. Polish edges manually.

4. Upload to Etsy or Gumroad.

5. Write a simple promo post and share on social.

Related: 6 Easy Ways to Monetize Your Notion Templates or Google Sheets

2. Launch a Faceless YouTube / Video Channel

A “faceless” channel is one where you’re not showing yourself — the content is AI-driven (narration, B-roll, avatars). This is booming. Entrepreneur recently flagged “AI spokesperson videos” as a top-paying gig.

Washington Post covered the rise of rapid AI video content — some creators are making thousands monthly by churning out high-volume, low-effort clips dubbed “AI slop.”

How to do it:

• Use a script generator (ChatGPT or similar).

• Feed it to an AI voice engine (ElevenLabs, etc.).

• Use video tools (e.g. Pictory, InVideo) to assemble visuals.

• Automate thumbnail and publishing.

Caveat: Getting traction (views, subscribers) is still the hard part. Don’t expect overnight virality. But if your niche topic is strong and you publish consistently, this can turn into a passive income stream.

3. Sell AI Prompts / Prompt Engineering Services

This one is meta: you sell the questions people ask AI. If you get good at devising prompts that yield powerful, specific outputs, people will buy them.

You can sell prompt packs (for copywriting, design, SEO, etc.) or offer prompt consulting. Whop lists prompt engineering as one of the top AI side hustle ideas.

Medium and other blogs also highlight prompt writing as a low-tech entry point into AI monetization.

Weekend plan:

1. Pick a niche (e.g. e-commerce, blogging, social media ads).

2. Construct 5–10 prompt templates that get strong outputs.

3. Polish and package them (PDF, Notion, etc.).

4. List them on Gumroad or prompt marketplaces (PromptBase, etc.)

Related: How I Made $283 in 24 Hours Selling an AI Prompt Pack on Gumroad

4. Create Micro-Online Courses Using AI

If you know a skill (no matter how small), you can teach others — and AI helps cut your workload. AI tools help you craft outlines, draft lessons, design visuals, and even suggest quizzes.

Heights Platform calls out AI as an assistant in course creation, helping you generate drafts, suggest titles, and even improve SEO.

Similarly, multiple sources highlight “online course creation” as a viable AI-powered side hustle.

Weekend plan:

1. Choose your topic and target audience.

2. Use an AI tool to create a course outline.

3. Expand each module with AI + your own voice.

4. Package as video / slides / written content.

5. Upload to Teachable, Gumroad, or your personal site.

5. Offer AI-Enhanced Social Media / Content Services

Every business wants content. Many don’t have time or skill. You can step in and offer AI-powered content creation, posting schedules, caption writing, hashtag research, and even basic graphic design.

SyntaxTech recommends offering content creation (blogs, social captions) and using AI to speed it up.

Inc. lists “AI SEO optimization,” “video editing,” and custom GPTs as possible AI side hustles.

Weekend plan:

1. Package 3 content deliverables (e.g. 5 posts, captions + images).

2. Use AI to generate initial drafts, visuals, hashtags.

3. Add your editing and polish.

4. Pitch to small businesses / creators / local shops.

5. Use a scheduling tool (Buffer, Later, etc.) to automate posting.

Related: 6 Profitable Niche Ideas for Social Media Newbies

6. Build an AI-Powered Micro SaaS / Tool (No Code)

Yes — even you, not a coder. Low-code / no-code tools (Bubble, Replit, Cursor, Lovable) now let you build micro SaaS offerings — small, tightly scoped tools — and monetize them. Medium and Illumination spotlight this as a stealthy AI side hustle.

YouTube creators discuss “vibe coding” via Cursor / Replit as a hands-off way to launch micro apps.

Weekend plan:

1. Brainstorm a niche tool idea (e.g. a prompt helper, simple image enhancer, micro-niche chatbot).

2. Use no-code tools to prototype.

3. Embed AI APIs (OpenAI, etc.) via plugins or integrations.

4. Test with a few users.

5. Launch a minimal version and charge a small fee or subscription.

This is more ambitious — but if successful, the upside is big.

7. Self-Publish Ebooks / Audiobooks Using AI

If writing was your slow work, AI turns it into fast work. Use generative tools to draft entire books (fiction or non-fiction), then polish, format, and publish them. Amazon KDP, Audible, and teaser excerpts can provide passive royalty income.

Publishing.com highlights this as a top AI side hustle: using AI to accelerate writing for digital books.

Many creators talk about combining AI with their voice / style to produce more content faster.

Weekend plan:

1. Pick a topic or niche (self-help, short guides, niche hobby).

2. Use AI to build an outline and full draft.

3. Edit manually (your human judgment is essential).

4. Format for ebook / audiobook (use tools like ACX for audio).

5. Publish on KDP / Audible.

Final Thoughts & Tips (Don’t Skip This)

Look, AI doesn’t replace you — it amplifies your capacity. You still need to bring uniqueness, judgment, editing, and a good promotional push.

Here are some extra tips to maximize your chances:

• Start small: Don’t try to build all 7 in one weekend. Pick one and get it live.

• Feedback loop: Launch fast, solicit feedback, iterate.

• Leverage platforms: Don’t build from scratch — use Gumroad, Etsy, YouTube, etc.

• Niche matters: A narrow niche with hungry buyers beats a general niche with casual browsers.

• Human + AI = Gold: Always infuse your personality, voice, stories. Pure AI is lifeless.

If you try one of these this weekend, shoot me a message — I want to know how it goes. Let’s turn your Saturday into your first step toward AI income. 💡