The Writer Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Writer in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Writer
The Insider’s Guide
Enterprise AI agent platform with playbooks and governance
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among AI assistants, read from Writer’s own pages.
Made by Writer · checked Nov 12, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Writer’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Writer’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 12, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.0
GPA, above 4 of the 71 other AI assistants we grade
Writer, styled WRITER on its site, is an AI platform for companies built around WRITER Agent, a single interface for chat and for automating multi-step work. Teams build playbooks, ground the agent in their own knowledge and brand voice, and control access through admin tools. A Starter plan covers up to five users; larger organizations buy Enterprise.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about Writer, taken from its own pages and our grades.
Playbooks, connectors and brand profiles have to be built before it is useful.
- 1
Best for company-wide AI agents with governance
Writer sells an AI agent platform to companies, with playbooks, a knowledge graph and brand voice profiles.
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You can try it first
14-day free trial of Starter, no credit card required
- 3
It runs on Web
Web.
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WRITER Agent
One interface for chat and for running multi-step work, with outputs such as documents, presentations and spreadsheets.
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Playbooks and routines
Playbooks capture repeatable multi-step workflows, and routines run them on a schedule. Starter allows 5 playbooks.
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Knowledge Graph
Company content is connected so the agent can ground its answers; Starter includes 50 GB in a single graph.
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A 2.0 GPA, above 4 of 71
That is against the other AI assistants we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
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Keep it
To replace Writer you would be making an AI model, which you can rent by the request but not make. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
Writer at a glance
- Pricing
- Free trial
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- 14-day free trial of Starter, no credit card required
- Runs on
- Web
- Made by
- Writer
- Category
- AI Assistants
- Our grade
- 2.0 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for company-wide AI agents with governance
Writer sells an AI agent platform to companies, with playbooks, a knowledge graph and brand voice profiles. Neither plan shows a price, Starter stops at 5 users and 3 connectors, and security features like SSO sit on Enterprise only.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | Neither Starter nor Enterprise shows a price, so there is nothing to set against the $12 middle of the category. Cost has to be requested or seen at sign-up. |
| Free plan and trial | C | A 14-day trial of Starter with no credit card needed, and no free plan after it. |
| Features | C | Agent, playbooks and routines, knowledge graph and brand voice profiles. Starter is capped at 5 playbooks and 3 connectors, and governance is Enterprise only. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record. Playbooks, connectors and brand profiles have to be built before it is useful. |
| Platforms and integrations | C | Web only, with Slack the one integration listed. No desktop or phone app is named. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Writer is for
- Fits if you are a team of up to 5 that wants to try AI playbooks for 14 days
- Works for companies that need brand voice and governance controls and can buy through sales
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you need a price before talking to anyone, as neither plan shows one
- Tight if you go past 5 users, 5 playbooks or 3 connectors, the Starter caps
- Watch out: SSO, SCIM, audit logs and HIPAA coverage are Enterprise only
- Watch out: refunds are at Writer's discretion, and ACH, invoicing and PayPal are not accepted
Good to know
Good for
- Marketing and content teams that need on-brand output
- Organizations standardizing AI workflows with admin oversight
Worth knowing
- Neither plan shows a price, so the Starter cost per seat has to be requested or seen at sign-up.
- Starter caps users at 5, playbooks at 5 and active connectors at 3.
- SSO, SCIM, audit logs and HIPAA coverage are Enterprise features.
- Refunds are at Writer's discretion, and it does not accept ACH, invoicing or PayPal.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
2
plans to choose from
Writer is a paid product with a free trial.
Cost has to be requested or seen at sign-up.
Starter
Custom
Up to 5 users, 5 playbooks, up to 3 scheduled routines and 3 active connectors. Price not shown; seats are monthly or annual.
Enterprise
Custom
Unlimited users, playbooks and connectors, with governance, SSO and SCIM, and priority support. Sold through sales.
Trying it first
14-day free trial of Starter, no credit card required
Read from writer.com on Nov 12, 2026.
Ways to pay less
Nonprofit
20% off for nonprofits and schools
Writer's plans page offers a 20% discount on Starter and Enterprise to non-profits and educational institutions, requested by email from a qualifying address.
Stated on writer.com
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: Web
Enterprise AI agent platform with playbooks and governance. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: chat assistant, workflow automation, AI agents, long-form writing.
Agent, playbooks and routines, knowledge graph and brand voice profiles.
- WRITER Agent
- One interface for chat and for running multi-step work, with outputs such as documents, presentations and spreadsheets.
- Playbooks and routines
- Playbooks capture repeatable multi-step workflows, and routines run them on a schedule. Starter allows 5 playbooks.
- Knowledge Graph
- Company content is connected so the agent can ground its answers; Starter includes 50 GB in a single graph.
- Brand voice profiles
- Personality profiles and style guides shape the tone of output, with one team profile on Starter and departmental profiles on Enterprise.
- Governance and security
- Enterprise adds audit logs, role-based access, SAML SSO, SCIM and agent observability. The plans page lists SOC 2 Type II.
Where it runs
- Web
What it works with
- Slack
Writer is made by Writer.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
4/71
Other AI assistants it is graded above
Writer's GPA of 2.0 is higher than 4 of the 71 other AI assistants we grade, and level with 4.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 72 AI assistants we grade, cut by the letter each got. Writer’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 6 of 71
- CFree plan and trialAbove 8 of 71
- CFeaturesAbove 0 of 71
- CEase of useAbove 4 of 71
- CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 2 of 71
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
To replace Writer you would be making an AI model, which you can rent by the request but not make. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
That makes this kind of software worth paying for, not this one in particular: 63 of the 71 other AI assistants grade higher.
What you could make
- Long-form writing: an app builder makes this well.
What you could not
- An AI model, which you can rent by the request but not make.
- An AI agent, with the models and the safeguards behind it.
- Connections to other products, each kept working as those products change.
- What a company asks for before it lets staff use something: single sign-on, SCIM, SOC 2 and audit logs.
What this rests on. Writer’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Glean Assistant, Cohere North, Langdock, Microsoft Copilot and Moveworks
The 5 tools Writer is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 1.8GPA
Glean Assistant
Paid
Workplace AI assistant that searches and acts across company apps.
- Writer also covers long-form writing.
- Glean Assistant also covers AI search.
- 1.8GPA
Cohere North
Paid
Enterprise AI workspace with agents, search and automations.
- Writer also covers long-form writing.
- Cohere North also covers AI search.
- 2.6GPA
Langdock
Free trial · from €23.20/mo
Model-agnostic AI chat, agents and workflows for companies.
- Only Langdock lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Writer also covers long-form writing.
- 3.0GPA
Microsoft Copilot
Free plan · from $9.99/mo
Microsoft's AI assistant for chat, images and Microsoft 365 apps.
- 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.
- Writer also covers workflow automation and long-form writing.
- 2.0GPA
Moveworks
Paid
Employee-facing AI assistant for IT, HR and finance requests.
- Writer also covers long-form writing.
- Moveworks also covers AI search.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
12
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Writer free?
No, Writer is a paid product, but you can try it first. 14-day free trial of Starter, no credit card required.
How much does Writer cost?
Writer lists 2 plans. Starter: custom pricing.
What platforms does Writer work on?
Writer is available on Web.
Does Writer offer any discounts?
Writer publicly lists the following: 20% off for nonprofits and schools.
Does Writer have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Writer is listed for Web.
Does Writer have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Writer is listed for Web.
Is Writer open source?
Writer is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 12, 2026.
What does Writer integrate with?
Writer's listing names Slack. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes Writer?
Writer is made by a company of the same name.
What are the alternatives to Writer?
The closest alternatives to Writer in our directory are Glean Assistant, Cohere North, Langdock, Microsoft Copilot and Moveworks.
How does Writer compare with other AI assistants?
Writer's GPA of 2.0 is higher than 4 of the 71 other AI assistants we grade, and level with 4.
Could I make my own version of Writer?
To replace Writer you would be making an AI model, which you can rent by the request but not make.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Writer’s own pages on Nov 12, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 12, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Writer's own pages on 12 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews. The plans page returned a firewall block, so these grades lean on the listing.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Writer. Prices change, so check writer.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
5,038
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
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apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Writer, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/writer
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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