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Copywritely alternatives
As of Oct 23, 2026, the highest-graded Copywritely alternative is TEXToptimizer (2.0 GPA). It's also the best free one. The catch, in its listing's words: "Text analysis only."
Copywritely compared with 5 alternatives: TEXToptimizer, YourText.Guru, Textmetrics, Surfer and NeuronWriter.
Copywritely is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $23 per month, billed annually ($29 billed monthly). 1 of the 5 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Oct 23, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| CopywritelyThis tool | Free trial · from $23/mo | Trial only | Web, Browser extension |
| TEXToptimizer | Free plan · from $45/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| YourText.Guru | From $98/mo | No | Web |
| Textmetrics | Paid | No | Web, Browser extension |
| Surfer | Free trial · from $49/mo | Trial only | Web, Browser extension |
| NeuronWriter | Free trial · from $19/mo | Trial only | Web, Browser extension |
Price against what you get
Copywritely starts at $23 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 2 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Copywritely
TEXToptimizer
Semantic text checker that matches a page to Google or Bing results
- TEXToptimizer starts at $45 per month, paid annually ($60 billed monthly).
- TEXToptimizer has a free plan, which Copywritely lacks.
- TEXToptimizer does not cover grammar & style, which Copywritely does.
Suits: Site owners checking whether an existing page covers its topic
YourText.Guru
Semantic SEO guides that score drafts against the search results
- YourText.Guru starts at $98 per month, billed annually ($107 billed monthly), excluding VAT.
- YourText.Guru lists no browser extension, which Copywritely has.
- YourText.Guru also covers rank tracking and internal linking.
- YourText.Guru does not cover grammar & style, which Copywritely does.
Suits: French-language SEO writing, and eight other languages
Textmetrics
Content governance editor for SEO, readability and brand guidelines
- Textmetrics also covers reports.
- Textmetrics does not cover grammar & style and keyword research, which Copywritely does.
Suits: Large organizations holding many writers to one writing guide
Surfer
Content editor that scores articles for search and AI citations
- Surfer starts at $49 per month, billed yearly ($59 billed monthly).
- Surfer also covers long-form writing.
- Surfer does not cover grammar & style and content optimization, which Copywritely does.
Suits: Writers and content teams producing articles meant to rank
NeuronWriter
Content editor that scores drafts against the pages already ranking
- NeuronWriter starts at $19 per month, billed yearly ($23 billed monthly).
- NeuronWriter also covers long-form writing.
- NeuronWriter does not cover grammar & style, keyword research and content optimization, which Copywritely does.
Suits: Writers optimizing blog posts for a target keyword
Limits worth knowing in Copywritely
- The pricing page lists Beginner at a higher price than Basic and Pro with fewer documents, so check the price at checkout.
- It checks and edits text rather than writing it: the pages read describe no AI article generation.
- More than 300 documents a month needs a custom arrangement by email.
- Subscriptions are paid by PayPal or card and renew each month until cancelled.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Copywritely?
The alternatives to Copywritely in this directory are TEXToptimizer, YourText.Guru, Textmetrics, Surfer and NeuronWriter. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Copywritely.
Is there a free alternative to Copywritely?
Yes. TEXToptimizer has a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Oct 23, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.