# Best AI writing tools

Source: https://freeaicourses.com/tools/writing
Last checked: 2026-10-02 (free plans and prices on each maker's own pricing page)

## Short answer

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.

## Sections

### Grammarly (8.2 out of 10)

The safest writing helper: it fixes mistakes and suggests clearer phrasing right where you type, without taking over.

Checking emails, essays and reports before you send them.

Accepting every suggestion flattens your voice. Ignore the ones that don't sound like you.

Free plan fixes spelling and grammar and includes 100 AI prompts.

Pro is US$12 a month and adds full-sentence rewrites, tone changes and 2,000 AI prompts.

### Notion AI (7.6 out of 10)

Handy if your notes already live in Notion. Summarising a messy page or turning notes into a draft takes seconds.

Summarising meeting notes, drafting from bullet points and tidying long pages.

It's only worth it if you already use Notion. Don't move your notes only for the AI.

Free and Plus workspaces get a limited trial of Notion AI.

Notion AI comes with the Business plan, US$20 per seat a month.

### QuillBot (7.0 out of 10)

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.

Rewording sentences, adjusting tone and trimming long paragraphs.

Paraphrasing someone else's work is still plagiarism. Check your institution's rules on AI use.

Free plan paraphrases up to 100 words at a time in 2 modes.

Premium is US$8.33 a month billed yearly.

## Best courses

Generative AI for Everyone

## Questions people ask

### What are the best AI writing tools in 2026?

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.

### Which AI writing tools are best for beginners?

Start with Grammarly, then try QuillBot. The safest writing helper: it fixes mistakes and suggests clearer phrasing right where you type, without taking over.

### Which AI writing tools are best for experts?

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.

### What's the catch with Grammarly?

Accepting every suggestion flattens your voice. Ignore the ones that don't sound like you.

### Are there free courses that teach AI writing tools?

Yes. We recommend Generative AI for Everyone (DeepLearning.AI). Each one is free and reviewed on FreeAICourses.com.

### Which AI writing tools have a free plan?

Grammarly, Notion AI and QuillBot have a free plan or free version.

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