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Free alternatives to Writer

Writer has no free plan. 68 of the 87 other AI assistants in this directory are free or have a free plan.

Writer is a paid product with a free trial. 11 of them have no paid plan at all; the rest pair a free plan with paid ones.

68 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to Writer

  1. Microsoft Copilot

    Microsoft's AI assistant for chat, images and Microsoft 365 apps

    What is free: A free version of Copilot for chat, web-grounded answers and Copilot in Edge, with usage limits Microsoft does not publish. The copilot.com entry page asks you to sign in with a Microsoft account.

    • Microsoft Copilot has a free plan. Writer does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Microsoft Copilot lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Microsoft Copilot also covers AI search and research.
    • Writer also covers workflow automation and long-form writing.
    Microsoft Copilot vs WriterMicrosoft Copilot pricing and details

  2. MindPal

    No-code builder for AI agents and multi-agent workflows

    What is free: 100 AI credits, 100 MB knowledge storage and 5 editor seats, with unlimited agents and workflows and publishing by link or embed.

    • MindPal has a free plan. Writer does not, though it has a free trial.
    • MindPal also covers no-code.
    • Writer also covers long-form writing.
    MindPal vs WriterMindPal pricing and details

  3. HARPA AI

    Browser extension that runs AI chat and automations on any page

    What is free: Free DEMO plan: ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini through web sessions, limited to 10 messages a day, and up to 100 AI command runs.

    • HARPA AI has a free plan. Writer does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only HARPA AI lists a browser extension.
    • Only Writer lists a web app.
    • HARPA AI also covers AI search.
    HARPA AI pricing and details

  4. DeepSeek

    Free AI chat assistant built on DeepSeek's openly released models

    What is free: Everything. There is no paid plan.

    • DeepSeek has a free plan. Writer does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only DeepSeek lists iOS, Android, macOS and Windows apps.
    • DeepSeek is open source, according to its own site.
    • DeepSeek also covers AI search.
    DeepSeek pricing and details

  5. Mistral Vibe

    Mistral's AI chat assistant and coding agent, formerly Le Chat

    What is free: Limited messages, web searches and coding sessions on web and mobile, with image generation, 100+ connectors and $10 a month in API credits.

    • Mistral Vibe has a free plan. Writer does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Mistral Vibe lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Mistral Vibe also covers AI search and research.
    • Writer also covers workflow automation and long-form writing.
    Mistral Vibe pricing and details

  6. Kimi

    AI assistant and agent for research, slides, documents and code

    What is free: Adagio plan: 1 concurrent agent task, 2 scheduled tasks, 2 widget tasks, 2 projects and 500MB of project storage.

    • Kimi has a free plan. Writer does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Kimi lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Kimi lists a browser extension.
    • Kimi also covers app builder, research and presentations.
    Kimi pricing and details

  7. HuggingChat

    Hugging Face's open-source chat app for open AI models

    What is free: Free with a Hugging Face account. Chats are billed as Inference Providers usage against $0.10 of monthly credits (subject to change); at the limit the app asks you to upgrade to PRO.

    • HuggingChat has a free plan. Writer does not, though it has a free trial.
    • HuggingChat is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • HuggingChat also covers AI search.
    • Writer also covers workflow automation and long-form writing.
    HuggingChat pricing and details

  8. Z.ai

    Chat assistant and agent built on Z.ai's GLM models

    What is free: Chat is free, and the terms say the site can be used without registering. Signing in unlocks advanced models; agent tasks run on a quota that refills after a wait, with limits that are not published.

    • Z.ai has a free plan. Writer does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Z.ai also covers AI search, app builder and presentations.
    • Writer also covers workflow automation and long-form writing.
    Z.ai pricing and details

  9. Alexa+

    Amazon's AI assistant for Echo devices, the web and the Alexa app

    What is free: Limited daily usage on Alexa.com, in the Alexa app and on compatible Fire TV devices, with 5GB of photo and video storage. It does not cover Echo devices.

    • Alexa+ has a free plan. Writer does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Alexa+ lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Writer also covers workflow automation and long-form writing.
    Alexa+ pricing and details

  10. LM Studio

    Desktop app for running open AI models on your own computer

    What is free: LM Studio is free for home and work use. Bionic's Free plan covers the agent, local models, offline voice transcription, LM Link for up to 5 devices and limited web search.

    • LM Studio has a free plan. Writer does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only LM Studio lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Writer lists a web app.
    • Writer also covers workflow automation and long-form writing.
    LM Studio pricing and details

  11. Open WebUI

    Self-hosted chat interface for local and cloud AI models

    What is free: Free to self-host with the original Open WebUI branding intact, with no account or enterprise agreement. Deployments of 50 or fewer users in a 30-day period may also rebrand.

    • Open WebUI has a free plan. Writer does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Open WebUI lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Open WebUI is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Open WebUI also covers AI search.
    Open WebUI pricing and details

  12. TypingMind

    Chat interface for AI models that runs on your own API keys

    What is free: Free to use with basic features and your own API key. On the free plan chat history is not saved and a reminder popup appears every few minutes.

    • TypingMind has a free plan. Writer does not, though it has a free trial.
    • TypingMind is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • TypingMind can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • TypingMind also covers AI search.
    TypingMind pricing and details

56 more that are free or have a free plan

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Common questions

Is there a free alternative to Writer?

Yes. Microsoft Copilot, MindPal, HARPA AI, DeepSeek, Mistral Vibe, Kimi, HuggingChat, Z.ai and 60 more are free or have a free plan.

Does Writer have a free plan?

Writer has no free plan. Writer is a paid product with a free trial.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Writer: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.