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Best Writing Assistants Software in 2026

Writing assistants help with drafting, rewriting and language work. This list is for people comparing tools by cost, writing features and where they run, including web, extensions, iOS, APIs, Android and macOS.

26 apps
Research read 10 Oct 2026
How the order is worked out

1

DeepL Write

Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+4

DeepL Write combines text revision tools with multiple app, extension, and integration options. The free version has monthly character and file limits, while Write Pro is an add-on billed annually.

7.6 Free plan · paid from €6.99/user/mo (annual) Visit site
2

HIX.AI
by HIX.AI
Free plan ExtensioniPhoneMac+2

Choose HIX.AI if you want writing and SEO support, a large template selection, and brand voice controls across web and desktop platforms.

7.5 Free plan Visit site
3

Jenni AI
by Jenni AI
Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+1

Jenni AI combines long-form writing and SEO features with a free tier and two paid monthly plans. Compare the listed usage and PDF limits with the needs of your writing workload.

7.5 Free plan · paid from $12/mo (annual) Visit site
4

Linguix

Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+2

Linguix combines individual writing assistance with a separate set of team features. Check the annual billing terms and Business seat minimum when choosing a plan.

7.4 Free plan · paid from $11.67/mo (annual) Visit site
5

Grammarly
by Grammarly
Free plan AndroidiPhone

Choose Grammarly for a writing toolkit that combines proofreading, rewrites, tone tools, and monthly AI prompts across browser, desktop, and mobile apps.

7.3 Free plan · paid from $12/user/mo Visit site
6

Lex

Free plan APIiPhoneWeb

Lex brings AI writing assistance and document collaboration together, with custom context and a Kit integration.

7.3 Free plan · pricing on request Visit site
7

Outwrite
by Outwrite
Free plan APIExtensionMac+2

Outwrite combines sentence-level editing, writing statistics and integrations with common online writing tools.

7.3 Free plan · paid from $7.95/user/mo Visit site
8

Paperpal
by Paperpal
Free plan ExtensionMacWeb+1

Paperpal brings research discovery, academic writing support, and submission checks into one workspace.

7.3 Free plan · paid from $12/user/mo (annual) Visit site
9

Cohesive
by Cohesive
Free plan Web

Cohesive combines AI drafting, templates, reference materials, publishing, and collaboration in a web service.

7.2 Free plan Visit site
10

HyperWrite

Free plan Extension

HyperWrite brings writing assistance, document editing, research search, and browser tools together, with paid plans adding citations and different message limits.

7.1 Free plan · paid from $16/user/mo (annual) Visit site
11

Lavender

Free plan ExtensionWeb

Lavender offers email coaching and personalization, with separate plan limits and team-focused capabilities.

7.1 Free plan · paid from $27/user/mo (annual) · 7-day trial Visit site
12

ParagraphAI

Free plan WebiPhoneAndroid

ParagraphAI offers writing features and templates across web and mobile, with a free tier and paid plans.

7.1 Free plan · paid from $12.49/user/mo (annual) Visit site
13

Rytr

Free plan APIExtensionWeb

Rytr combines short-form writing tools with tone matching, plagiarism checks and an API. The free plan has a monthly character cap; paid plans start at $7.50 a month.

7.0 Free plan · paid from $7.50/mo Visit site
14

Wordtune

Free plan APIExtensioniPhone+1

Wordtune offers rewriting, tone adjustments, grammar checks, and summaries, with usage limits on its free plan.

7.0 Free plan · paid from $6.99/mo (annual) · 3-day trial Visit site
15

Wordvice AI

Free plan ExtensionMacWeb+1

Wordvice AI brings proofreading and a broad set of writing tools together, with modes and limits that differ by plan. Check the free submission cap and annual Premium billing against your workload.

7.0 Free plan · paid from $9.95/mo (annual) Visit site
16

Writefull

Free plan APIExtensionMac+2

7.0 Free plan Visit site
17

Smodin AI Detector

Free plan ExtensionWeb

Smodin AI Detector offers multiple report indicators, broad language coverage, and a browser extension.

6.8 From $10/mo (annual) Visit site
18

ProWritingAid
by ProWritingAid
Free plan Extension

ProWritingAid combines writing suggestions with reports, integrations, and plagiarism checking. Check the free limits and refund terms against your writing needs before choosing a plan.

6.7 Free plan · paid from $10/mo (annual) Visit site
19

Squibler

Free plan Web

Squibler offers a free entry point and paid tiers with higher credit allowances and added generation or export features.

6.6 Free plan · paid from $29.99/user/mo (annual) Visit site
20

Yomu AI Citation Generator

Free plan Web

Choose Yomu AI Citation Generator for a web-based way to create and export formatted citations across a broad set of styles, without signing up for the generator.

6.5 Free plan · paid from $10/mo (annual) Visit site
21

AI-Writer.com
by AI-Writer.com
Free trial Web

Choose AI-Writer.com if research grounded in scientific papers, linked citations, and structured review writing are central to your work.

6.2 From $24/user/mo (annual) · 7-day trial Visit site
22

AutoCrit

Free plan Web

6.1 Free plan · paid from $15/user/mo (annual) Visit site
23

NovelAI

Free trial AndroidiPhoneWeb

NovelAI combines story generation with detailed anime-image controls and editing tools. Its trial offers limited generations, while paid tiers add recurring ImageAnlas and larger allowances.

6.1 From $10/mo Visit site
24

Novelcrafter
by Novelcrafter
Free trial AndroidiPhoneWeb

Novelcrafter focuses on story development, with linked reference material and planning views alongside long-form writing.

6.1 From $4/mo · 21-day trial Visit site
25

Sudowrite
by Sudowrite
Free trial AndroidiPhoneWeb

Sudowrite focuses on fiction workflows, with planning, writing tools, plugins, and mobile companion apps. The free trial provides a way to try it, but continued AI use requires a paid plan.

5.8 From $10/mo (annual) Visit site

#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price

Check whether a free plan or trial covers your needs, and note when paid pricing starts. Compare AI drafting, rewrite suggestions, supported languages, browser extensions, document integrations and team administration. If reading or changing code matters, check the licence terms.

Questions

Do writing assistants have free plans?

Free plans are available from tools on this list, including AutoCrit, DeepL Write, HyperWrite, Lavender, Lex and Linguix. Check each plan’s limits and terms.

Are free trials available?

Free trials are offered by tools on the list. Lavender lists a 7-day trial; trial length and terms can differ by tool.

Which platforms can these tools run on?

Platforms represented on the list include web, browser extensions, iOS, APIs, Android and macOS. Confirm support for your required platform.

What should I compare besides price?

Compare AI drafting, rewrite suggestions, supported languages, browser extensions, document integrations and team administration.

Can I read or change the code?

Check the licence terms for the tool. Pricing information alone does not establish whether source code can be read or modified.

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