Best AI Writing Assistants in 2026
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In short: LanguageTool is ranked #1 of 26 as of 3 October 2026, ahead of Grammarly and DeepL Write. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Grammarly. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Hemingway Editor at $0.69/mo.
AI writing assistants can help with drafting and revision; your choice may depend on where you write and which controls you need. Compare browser extensions, desktop and mobile apps, supported languages, and included word limits to understand how each option may fit your workflow. Brand voice controls offer another point to weigh, while free-plan availability and paid-from pricing clarify access and cost. Grammarly and LanguageTool lead the entries, followed by DeepL Write and Wordtune. TextCortex and Jenni AI also appear among the early options. Use the listed features to compare writing setups, rather than assuming every assistant offers the same kind of support.
26 AI writing assistants ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 LanguageTool iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.7Free Included word limit: 150,000 words/moBrand voice controls: YesBrowser extension: Yes
- 2 Grammarly iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.6$12/mo Brand voice controls: YesBrowser extension: Yes
- 3 DeepL Write iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.4€6.99/mo Browser extension: Yes
- 4 Wordtune iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.1$6.99/mo
- 5 TextCortex iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.7Free Brand voice controls: Yes
- 6 Jenni AI iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.2$30/mo
- 7 ProWritingAid No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.0$10/mo Included word limit: 500 words/moBrowser extension: Yes
- 8 Trinka No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.7Free Browser extension: Yes
- 9 Paperpal No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.6$1/mo Included word limit: 10,000 words/moBrowser extension: Yes
- 10 StealthWriter iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.4$20/mo Included word limit: 5,000 words/mo
- 11 QuillBot No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.2Free
- 12 Sapling No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.2$1/mo Browser extension: Yes
- 13 Lex iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.2 Brand voice controls: YesBrowser extension: No
- 14 Writefull No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0Free Browser extension: Yes
- 15 InstaText No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9€0.83/mo Brand voice controls: YesBrowser extension: Yes
- 16 Smodin Plagiarism Checker iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9$10/mo
- 17 Wordvice AI No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8$0.70/mo Browser extension: Yes
- 18 Hemingway Editor No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.5$0.69/mo
- 19 Polish No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.5$4/mo Browser extension: No
- 20 DeepL Translator No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3€7.49/mo Browser extension: Yes
- 21 Compose AI No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.1Free Browser extension: Yes
- 22 PaperRater No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.9Free
- 23 Lavender No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.9$27/mo Browser extension: Yes
- 24 HyperWrite No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.8$16/mo Brand voice controls: YesBrowser extension: Yes
- 25 Word Model No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.0 Brand voice controls: Yes
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Questions about this list
Which AI writing assistant is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
LanguageTool is ranked #1 of 26 with a score of 9.7. Grammarly is second and DeepL Write third.
How many of these have a free plan?
20 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Hemingway Editor has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.69/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.