AI writing tools
9 AI writing tools compared
| Tool | Score | From | Free plan | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT | 8.7 | $8/mo | Yes | All-round use, especially if you want image generation and voice in one app |
| Gemini | 8.7 | $4.99/mo | Yes | Google Workspace users who also want storage and video generation |
| Claude | 8.4 | $17/mo | Yes | Long documents, careful writing and coding with Claude Code |
| Microsoft Copilot | 8.1 | $19.99/mo | Yes | People who already pay for or rely on Microsoft Office |
| Grammarly | 8.1 | $12/mo | Yes | Polishing emails and documents wherever you type |
| Notion AI | 7.9 | $20/mo | Yes | Teams already running their wiki and projects in Notion |
| Surfer | 7.8 | $49/mo | No | SEO writers optimizing articles to rank |
| Jasper | 7.7 | $59/mo | No | Marketing teams that need on-brand content at volume |
| Writesonic | 7.1 | $79/mo | No | Marketers who want AI search (GEO) tracking plus content in one tool |
Score out of 10 from our rubric. "From" is the cheapest paid plan in USD per month. See every plan in the pricing tracker.
The tools
ChatGPT 8.7
The most feature-complete AI chat assistant, with a price ladder from free to $200 a month.
Gemini 8.7
Google's assistant, sold in four paid tiers from $4.99 to $199.99 with storage bundled in.
Claude 8.4
A writing- and coding-focused assistant whose Pro plan bundles Claude Code at $20 a month.
Microsoft Copilot 8.1
Microsoft's assistant, now sold with Office as Microsoft 365 Premium at $19.99 a month.
Grammarly 8.1
A writing assistant that lives in every text box, with Pro at $12 a month billed annually.
Notion AI 7.9
AI built into Notion's workspace, now bundled into the Business plan at $20 per member.
Surfer 7.8
An SEO content optimization platform with plans from $49 a month billed annually.
Jasper 7.7
A marketing-focused AI writing platform starting at $59 per seat per month billed annually.
Writesonic 7.1
Now an AI-search visibility and content platform, starting at $79 a month billed annually.