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Paperpal alternatives
Paperpal compared with 6 alternatives: Writefull, Trinka, Grammarly, QuillBot, Jenni AI and 1 more.
Paperpal has a free plan. Paid plans start at $12 per month, billed annually ($144). All 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
6 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| PaperpalThis tool | Free plan · from $12/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| Writefull | Free plan · from $12.50/mo | Yes | Web |
| Trinka | Free plan · from $48/yr | Yes | Web, Windows, Browser extension |
| Grammarly | Free plan · from $12/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| QuillBot | Free plan · from $8.33/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Jenni AI | Free plan · from $12/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| Overleaf | Free plan · from $16.75/mo | Yes | Web |
How each one differs from Paperpal
- Free plan · from $12.50/mo
Writefull
Academic language feedback inside Word and Overleaf
- Writefull starts at $12.50 per month, billed annually ($150). Paperpal starts at $12 per month, billed annually ($144).
- Only Paperpal lists a browser extension.
- Paperpal also covers research and citations.
Suits: Researchers and students writing papers or theses in English
- 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). Paperpal starts at $12 per month, billed annually ($144).
- Only Trinka lists a Windows app.
- Paperpal also covers research.
Suits: Researchers and students preparing papers, theses and journal submissions
- 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. Paperpal starts at $12 per month, billed annually ($144).
- Only Grammarly lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Grammarly also covers AI agents and documents.
- Paperpal also covers research.
Suits: People who write across many apps and want the same checks in each
- 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). Paperpal starts at $12 per month, billed annually ($144).
- Only QuillBot lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- QuillBot also covers chat assistant.
- Paperpal also covers research.
Suits: Students and writers who need to reword or shorten existing text
- Free plan · from $12/mo
Jenni AI
AI writing workspace for cited academic papers
- Jenni AI starts at $12 per month, billed annually. Paperpal starts at $12 per month, billed annually ($144).
- Jenni AI also covers web clipper.
- Paperpal also covers grammar & style.
Suits: Graduate students and PhD candidates drafting cited papers
- Free plan · from $16.75/mo
Overleaf
Collaborative online LaTeX editor for papers and theses
- Overleaf starts at $16.75 per month, billed yearly at $199 (Standard); students from $8.25. Paperpal starts at $12 per month, billed annually ($144).
- Only Paperpal lists a browser extension.
- Overleaf is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Overleaf also covers templates and long-form writing.
- Paperpal also covers research and grammar & style.
Suits: Researchers and students writing papers and theses in LaTeX
Limits worth knowing in Paperpal
- The Free plan stops at 200 grammar edits a month and 5 uses a day of the paraphrase, translate and research tools.
- Plagiarism checks have a monthly word cap on every paid plan; going over it means buying a one-time add-on valid for a month.
- The one-time multi-year option exists for Prime only, and the full Journal Fit report needs Pro.
- No desktop or mobile app is listed: it runs on the web, in a Word add-in and in Chrome and Edge extensions.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Paperpal?
The alternatives to Paperpal in this directory are Writefull, Trinka, Grammarly, QuillBot, Jenni AI and Overleaf. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Paperpal.
Is there a free alternative to Paperpal?
Yes. Writefull, Trinka, Grammarly, QuillBot, Jenni AI and Overleaf have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Paperpal alternatives work on Windows?
The Paperpal listing does not include a Windows app. Trinka, Grammarly and QuillBot list one.
Which Paperpal alternatives work on macOS?
The Paperpal listing does not include a macOS app. Grammarly and QuillBot list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.