Best AI Writing Tools in 2026
Updated
In short: Grammarly is ranked #1 of 269 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Wordtune and TextCortex. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Wordtune. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Describely at $0.75/mo.
From refining everyday copy to drafting longer pieces, AI writing tools cover a range of writing tasks. Compare brand voice controls, content templates, language support, and long-form writing, along with SEO features and native integrations. Team collaboration, free-plan availability, and paid-from pricing can help you assess practical fit and cost. Grammarly, Wordtune, and TextCortex are among the options, with Jenni AI and Writecream also represented. Start with the type of writing you do and the steps in your workflow, then consider which listed capabilities and access terms suit your needs.
269 AI writing tools 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 Grammarly iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.6$12/mo Brand voice controls: YesLanguage support: English
- 2 Wordtune iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.5$6.99/mo Language support: multilingual
- 3 TextCortex iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.5Free Content templates: 54Brand voice controls: YesLanguage support: multilingual
- 4 Jenni AI iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.3$30/mo Language support: multilingual
- 5 Writecream iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.3$29/mo Brand voice controls: YesLanguage support: multilingual
- 6 ParagraphAI iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.0$24.99/mo Content templates: 71Brand voice controls: YesLanguage support: multilingual
- 7 Simplified iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.8$79/mo
- 8 Sudowrite iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.6$10/mo Brand voice controls: YesLanguage support: multilingual
- 9 NovelAI iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.5$10/mo Language support: multilingual
- 10 Frase No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.1$19/mo Brand voice controls: YesLanguage support: multilingual
- 11 Lightbulb iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.1Free Brand voice controls: YesLanguage support: multilingual
- 12 Paperpal No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.0$1/mo
- 13 NEURONwriter No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.0$1.58/mo Brand voice controls: Yes
- 14 Blaze iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.0$79/mo Brand voice controls: YesLanguage support: multilingual
- 15 QuillBot No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9Free Language support: multilingual
- 16 HIX.AI No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9Free Content templates: 120Brand voice controls: YesLanguage support: 100-plus languages
- 17 Rytr No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9$7.50/mo Brand voice controls: YesLanguage support: multilingual
- 18 GetGenie AI No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9$9.99/mo Content templates: 42Brand voice controls: YesLanguage support: multilingual
- 19 LiftUp No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8$49/mo Brand voice controls: Yes
- 20 Byword No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8$99/mo Content templates: 50Brand voice controls: YesLanguage support: multilingual
- 21 Harbor No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8€24/mo Brand voice controls: YesLanguage support: multilingual
- 22 hrefStack No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8$37.50/mo Content templates: 20Brand voice controls: YesLanguage support: multilingual
- 23 Lex iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8 Brand voice controls: Yes
- 24 Rankion No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.7€29/mo Brand voice controls: YesLanguage support: multilingual
- 25 Describely No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.7$0.75/mo Brand voice controls: Yes
Is your app on this list?
Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which AI writing tool is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
Grammarly is ranked #1 of 269 with a score of 9.6. Wordtune is second and TextCortex third.
How many of these have a free plan?
21 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Describely has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.75/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.