Drafting, editing and copywriting assistants.
AI assistant known for nuanced long-form writing
Claude is Anthropic's AI assistant, well regarded for natural, nuanced prose generation and large context windows suited to drafting and revising long fiction manuscripts.
AI writer, designer and publisher in one
Simplified combines AI copywriting, graphic design, and social scheduling in a single workspace, targeting small businesses and lean marketing teams who juggle multiple point tools.
Google's multimodal AI assistant
Google Gemini is a multimodal AI assistant that handles text, images, audio and code, with deep integration into Gmail, Docs and the rest of Google Workspace.
Writing assistant and AI editor
Grammarly checks grammar, tone and clarity everywhere you write and can now rewrite or generate drafts in your voice.
AI answer engine with cited sources
Perplexity is an AI answer engine that searches the live web and returns concise answers with inline citations, plus deeper research and file analysis on paid plans.
Beautiful, focused notes for Apple devices
Bear is a Markdown-based note-taking app for Mac, iPhone, and iPad with tag-based organization and an AI writing assistant. It focuses on a clean writing experience.
AI writing assistant from DeepL
DeepL Write improves clarity, tone, and phrasing of text using DeepL's translation-grade AI, supporting multiple languages with rewrite suggestions.
Open-weight AI assistant strong at reasoning and code
DeepSeek is an open-weight AI assistant with strong reasoning and coding performance, available free in the browser and at very low cost through its API.
In-depth writing style and grammar checker
ProWritingAid checks grammar, style, and readability with over 20 detailed reports covering pacing, sentence variety, and overused words, aimed at serious writers and editors.
Multilingual grammar and style checker
LanguageTool offers grammar, spelling, and style checking across 30+ languages, with browser extensions and an open-source core, popular for its privacy stance.
Rewrite and shorten anything
Wordtune rephrases sentences for tone, length and clarity right inside your browser. It is the fastest way to fix clunky writing without starting over.
AI writing partner for fiction
Sudowrite helps novelists brainstorm, expand scenes and rewrite prose with tools built for storytelling rather than marketing copy. Its Story Bible keeps long drafts consistent.
AI-powered online word processor
Zoho Writer is a cloud document editor with real-time collaboration, an AI writing assistant (Zia), and deep integration with the Zoho suite. It supports offline editing and robust document automation.
AI content and SEO writing platform
Writesonic generates blog articles, ads, and product descriptions with built-in SEO optimization and AI chat, aimed at marketers and agencies producing content at scale.
Chat with user-created AI characters
Character.AI lets you talk to millions of user-created AI personas, from tutors and language partners to original fiction characters, with voice and group chats.
AI-assisted storytelling and text generation
NovelAI provides AI story generation with customizable models, memory/lorebook features for long fiction, and image generation, aimed at fiction writers and worldbuilders.
xAI assistant with live X/web access
Grok is xAI's conversational assistant, known for real-time access to posts on X and the open web, a casual tone, and image generation built in.
AI content platform for marketing
Jasper produces on-brand marketing copy across campaigns, with brand voice training, templates and team workflows.
Affordable AI writing assistant
Rytr offers 40+ content templates, tone customization, and plagiarism checking at a much lower price than Jasper, aimed at solo marketers and freelancers.
Paraphrasing, grammar and citations
QuillBot combines a paraphraser, grammar checker, summariser and citation generator in one affordable suite. Students and researchers are its core audience.
Word-compatible office suite with AI
WPS Office offers a Word-like writer app with AI-assisted writing, PDF tools, and full docx/xlsx/pptx compatibility at a fraction of Microsoft 365's price.
Run AI characters locally on your own machine
Backyard AI runs character chat models locally on your own hardware, so conversations stay private and uncensored, with an optional cloud tier for weaker machines.
AI-powered novel and screenplay writing software
Squibler combines an AI writing assistant with story structuring tools, templates for novels and screenplays, and outlining features for long-form fiction projects.
AI-driven text adventure storytelling
AI Dungeon turns AI text generation into an open-ended text adventure, letting you steer an endless story with commands, world info and saved scenarios.
Roleplay chat platform with bring-your-own model
Janitor AI is a character roleplay platform where users create bots and connect their own model provider, giving far looser creative control than mainstream assistants.
Free online paraphrasing tool
Paraphraser.io rewrites text in multiple modes (fluency, formal, creative) for free, with optional premium tiers for higher word limits and additional modes.
Voice-first AI character companions
Dopple AI focuses on voice-led conversations with AI characters, pairing character art and personalities with natural-sounding speech.
Mobile-first AI companion chat app
Chai is a mobile-first AI chat app built around companion characters, with a fast swipe-style discovery feed and a simple bot creator.
Collaborative AI story writing
Dreamily is an AI story writing tool that co-writes fiction paragraph by paragraph, with character cards and plot steering for longer narratives.
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Collaborative document editing
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Open-source publishing and newsletter platform
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Novel writing software for plotting and drafting
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Word processing
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Free open-source word processor
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Free word processor for Apple devices
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Readability and clarity checker
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Free article and text rewriter