Of the 3 AI writing tools we rank, Grammarly is our top pick at 8.2 out of 10. If you are new to this, start with QuillBot. If you are experienced, try Notion AI. Grammarly: Free plan fixes spelling and grammar and includes 100 AI prompts.
Writing tools are best at polishing words you've already written. Use them to edit, not to think for you.
Last checked : free plans and prices on each maker's own pricing page.
Every tool at a glance. Select a name to jump to our full review.
| Rank | Tool | Score | Best for | Learn it free |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GrammarlyGrammarly | 8.2 / 10 | Best for beginners | Maker's own tutorials |
| 2 | Notion AINotion | 7.6 / 10 | Good for everyone | Generative AI for Everyone |
| 3 | QuillBotQuillBot | 7.0 / 10 | Best for beginners | Maker's own tutorials |
What each tool is good for, the catch, what it costs and the free course that teaches it.
Grammarly
The safest writing helper: it fixes mistakes and suggests clearer phrasing right where you type, without taking over.
No free course we'd recommend yet. You'll learn this one fastest by using it, and the maker's own tutorials are the best place to start.
Notion
Handy if your notes already live in Notion. Summarising a messy page or turning notes into a draft takes seconds.
QuillBot
A quick way to rephrase a clumsy sentence or shorten a paragraph. It's a useful tool, as long as you use it on your own writing.
No free course we'd recommend yet. You'll learn this one fastest by using it, and the maker's own tutorials are the best place to start.
The reviewed free courses that teach the skills behind these tools.
What large language models can actually do for you and your team, without writing a line of code. Andrew Ng teaches it in 6 hours on Coursera, certificate paid.
Our top pick is Grammarly (8.2/10), followed by Notion AI and QuillBot. The safest writing helper: it fixes mistakes and suggests clearer phrasing right where you type, without taking over.
Start with Grammarly, then try QuillBot. The safest writing helper: it fixes mistakes and suggests clearer phrasing right where you type, without taking over.
Notion AI is our pick for experienced users. Handy if your notes already live in Notion. Summarising a messy page or turning notes into a draft takes seconds.
Accepting every suggestion flattens your voice. Ignore the ones that don't sound like you.
Yes. We recommend Generative AI for Everyone (DeepLearning.AI). Each one is free and reviewed on FreeAICourses.com.
Grammarly, Notion AI and QuillBot have a free plan or free version.
Every course we link is free and reviewed. Browse the full catalogue to find one at your level.
