Alternatives · Writing
Pangram alternatives
Pangram compared with 4 alternatives: QuillBot, Grammarly, Paperpal and Trinka.
Pangram has a free plan. Paid plans start at $15 per month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly). All 4 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
4 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 18, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| PangramThis tool | Free plan · from $15/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| QuillBot | Free plan · from $8.33/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Grammarly | Free plan · from $12/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Paperpal | Free plan · from $12/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| Trinka | Free plan · from $48/yr | Yes | Web, Windows, Browser extension |
Price against what you get
Pangram starts at $15 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 4 of the 4 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: QuillBot, Grammarly, Paperpal and Trinka.
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 Pangram
- Free plan · from $8.33/mo
QuillBot
AI paraphraser with grammar, summarizing and AI-detection tools
- QuillBot starts at $8.33 per month, billed annually (Premium). Pangram starts at $15 per month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly).
- Only QuillBot lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- QuillBot also covers chat assistant, citations and grammar & style.
Suits: Students and writers who need to reword or shorten existing text
- Free plan · from $12/mo
Grammarly
Writing assistant for grammar, tone and rewrites in any app
- Grammarly starts at $12 per member / month, billed annually. Pangram starts at $15 per month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly).
- Only Grammarly lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Grammarly also covers AI agents, citations, documents and grammar & style.
Suits: People who write across many apps and want the same checks in each
- Free plan · from $12/mo
Paperpal
AI writing and checking assistant for academic papers
- Paperpal starts at $12 per month, billed annually ($144). Pangram starts at $15 per month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly).
- Paperpal also covers research, citations and grammar & style.
Suits: Researchers preparing manuscripts for journal submission
- Free plan · from $48/yr
Trinka
AI grammar checker and writing assistant for academic writing
- Trinka starts at $48 per year, billed annually (shown with $80 crossed out). Pangram starts at $15 per month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly).
- Only Trinka lists a Windows app.
- Trinka also covers citations and grammar & style.
Suits: Researchers and students preparing papers, theses and journal submissions
Limits worth knowing in Pangram
- The free plan stops at 20 credits a day: one credit is 100 words, rounded up, so it covers about 2,000 words. Credits reset daily.
- API use is billed apart from the seat plans at $0.05 per 100 words; of the self-serve plans, only Professional includes API credit.
- Refunds apply only to individual plans, within 14 days of purchase and with fewer than 20 credits used.
- Zero data retention, custom hosting and custom LMS or ATS integrations need the sales-priced Enterprise plan.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Pangram?
The alternatives to Pangram in this directory are QuillBot, Grammarly, Paperpal and Trinka. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Pangram.
Is there a free alternative to Pangram?
Yes. QuillBot, Grammarly, Paperpal and Trinka have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Pangram alternatives work on Windows?
The Pangram listing does not include a Windows app. QuillBot, Grammarly and Trinka list one.
Which Pangram alternatives work on macOS?
The Pangram listing does not include a macOS app. QuillBot and Grammarly list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 18, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.