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AI Writing Tools
Assistants that help you draft, rewrite, edit and polish, from grammar and tone to long form fiction and on brand marketing copy.
How to choose an AI writing tool
AI writing tools fall into three groups, and most people only need one of them. Editors check what you already wrote. Grammarly and Hemingway Editor flag errors, unclear sentences and tone problems while leaving the words yours. Rewriters such as QuillBot, Wordtune and DeepL Write offer new versions of a sentence when you are stuck or writing in a second language. Drafting assistants produce new text from a prompt. General chat assistants such as Claude and ChatGPT fill that role for most people, while specialist tools target one kind of writing: Jasper for marketing teams, and Sudowrite and Novelcrafter for fiction.
Start with the job. Students and professionals who write emails, essays and reports usually get the most from an editor that works inside the apps they already use, plus a chat assistant for outlines and feedback. Writers working in a second language often prefer a rewriter, because it keeps their meaning and fixes phrasing. Novelists need tools that remember characters, plot and world details across a whole manuscript, which general assistants handle poorly.
Then check three practical things before you pay. First, where does it work: a browser extension, a desktop app, or only its own editor? Second, what does the free plan really include? Several tools here are free for basic checks and paid for rewriting or generative features. Third, what happens to your text? If you write for school or work, read the privacy page and your school or employer's policy on AI use.
Our comparisons go deeper on the common choices. Grammarly vs QuillBot covers checking against paraphrasing, Is Hemingway Editor free? explains what you get without paying, and the best AI writing assistant for fiction ranks story tools. If you write inside Google Docs, see how to use Claude in Google Docs. Prices change often, so every tool page links to the vendor's own site for current plans.
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Guides to AI writing tools
Grammarly vs QuillBot: Which Writing Tool Fits?
Grammarly vs QuillBot in 2026: free plans, pricing, grammar checking vs paraphrasing, the Superhuman rebrand, and which tool suits students or professionals.
Is Hemingway Editor Free? A Clear Guide
Yes. Hemingway Editor has a free web version for readability scoring. Here's what free includes, what Editor Plus costs, and when the desktop app makes sense.
Best AI Writing Assistant for Fiction in 2026
The best AI writing assistant for fiction is Sudowrite for most novelists. See how it compares with Novelcrafter, Claude, ChatGPT and Grammarly on price.
How to Use Superhuman Go in 2026
How to use Superhuman Go free: install the Chrome or Edge extension or desktop app, turn it on in Grammarly, try agents, and when Pro is worth paying for.
Apple Pages AI: What the New Assistant Can Do
Apple Pages AI now has an Intelligent Assistant beta in Pages, Keynote and Numbers. See what it does, who gets it, what it costs and why you may not see it yet.
How to Use Claude Docs, Slides and Design Free
How to use Claude Docs, Slides and Design on the free plan: create, edit, export to Word or PowerPoint, plus what Dashboards and Motion still require.
Best AI Tools for Students in 2026
The best AI tools for students in 2026, sorted by task: readings, lecture notes, writing, planning and slides, with free plans and verified student discounts.
Google Docs Live: How to Write a Doc by Voice
Google Docs Live lets you talk a first draft into the Docs app on Android and iPhone. Here is who gets it, how to use it, its limits and how it compares.
Is ChatGPT Free for Students? Plans and Offers
Is ChatGPT free for students? Yes, the Free plan, plus four free months of Plus for eligible US college students who claim by October 31, 2026. Here is how.
How to Use Claude in Google Docs
How to use Claude in Google Docs, Sheets and Slides: install the Workspace addon, open the sidebar, edit safely, and when native Claude Docs are better.
ChatGPT Prompts for Small Business: 25 Templates
25 copy and paste ChatGPT prompts for small business owners: customer emails, outreach, social posts, sales follow ups and weekly planning, with tips for each.
How to Turn Off Gemini in Gmail on Any Device
How to turn off Gemini in Gmail on desktop, iPhone and Android, what each smart features switch removes, and how work and school accounts differ in 2026.
Best AI Browsers in 2026: Comet, Dia, Chrome, Edge
The best AI browsers in 2026 compared: Comet, Dia, Gemini in Chrome and Copilot in Edge on price, platforms and safety, plus what replaced ChatGPT Atlas.
Best AI Email Assistant for Gmail and Outlook
Find the best AI email assistant for Gmail or Outlook. We compare Gemini, Copilot, Superhuman, Shortwave, Spark and SaneBox on price, features and fit.