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Writefull alternatives
Writefull compared with 7 alternatives: Paperpal, Trinka, Grammarly, LanguageTool, QuillBot and 2 more.
Writefull has a free plan. Paid plans start at $12.50 per month, billed annually ($150). All 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
7 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| WritefullThis tool | Free plan · from $12.50/mo | Yes | Web |
| Paperpal | Free plan · from $12/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| 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 |
| LanguageTool | Free plan · from $4.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, 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 Writefull
- Free plan · from $12/mo
Paperpal
AI writing and checking assistant for academic papers
- Paperpal starts at $12 per month, billed annually ($144). Writefull starts at $12.50 per month, billed annually ($150).
- Only Paperpal lists a browser extension.
- Paperpal also covers research and citations.
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). Writefull starts at $12.50 per month, billed annually ($150).
- Only Trinka lists a Windows app.
- Only Trinka lists a browser extension.
- Trinka also covers citations.
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. Writefull starts at $12.50 per month, billed annually ($150).
- Only Grammarly lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Grammarly lists a browser extension.
- Grammarly also covers AI agents, citations and documents.
Suits: People who write across many apps and want the same checks in each
- Free plan · from $4.99/mo
LanguageTool
Grammar and style checker for more than 30 languages
- LanguageTool starts at $4.99 per month on a 2-year plan ($119.80); $69.90 billed annually. Writefull starts at $12.50 per month, billed annually ($150).
- Only LanguageTool lists macOS, Windows and iOS apps.
- Only LanguageTool lists a browser extension.
- LanguageTool is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
Suits: People who write in several languages, not only English
- 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). Writefull starts at $12.50 per month, billed annually ($150).
- Only QuillBot lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Only QuillBot lists a browser extension.
- QuillBot also covers chat assistant and citations.
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. Writefull starts at $12.50 per month, billed annually ($150).
- Only Jenni AI lists a browser extension.
- Jenni AI also covers web clipper, research and citations.
- Writefull 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. Writefull starts at $12.50 per month, billed annually ($150).
- Overleaf is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Overleaf also covers templates, citations and long-form writing.
- Writefull also covers grammar & style.
Suits: Researchers and students writing papers and theses in LaTeX
Limits worth knowing in Writefull
- The Free plan has a daily quota on language suggestions and writing features.
- Writefull Revise and Writefull Cite are not part of Premium or Group plans; they need an institutional license.
- Writefull's own language models give feedback on English text only; other languages go through GPT.
- It runs inside Word, Overleaf and a browser. The terms of use state that refunds are not issued.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Writefull?
The alternatives to Writefull in this directory are Paperpal, Trinka, Grammarly, LanguageTool, QuillBot, Jenni AI and Overleaf. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Writefull.
Is there a free alternative to Writefull?
Yes. Paperpal, Trinka, Grammarly, LanguageTool, QuillBot, Jenni AI and Overleaf have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Writefull alternatives work on Windows?
The Writefull listing does not include a Windows app. Trinka, Grammarly, LanguageTool and QuillBot list one.
Which Writefull alternatives work on macOS?
The Writefull listing does not include a macOS app. Grammarly, LanguageTool and QuillBot list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Writefull?
LanguageTool is described as open source on its own site.
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.