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Free AI writing tools in 2026: what each free plan includes21

Bottom line

14 of the 21 AI writing tools we track have a free plan or can be used free, 3 offer only a free trial or preview and 2 have no free option recorded. Latest check 2026-11-15.

Free options for the 21 AI writing tools in our main catalog, as stated on each tool's official pricing page: free plan, free trial only, or nothing free, plus what the free tier includes. Where the limits are not recorded, the table says so.

ToolFree optionWhat the free tier includesCheckedSource
Qwen Chat logoQwen ChatFreeThe official site says Qwen Chat is free to use and open to all; the API is billed separatelySource
beehiiv logobeehiivFree planFree $0: up to 2,500 subscribers, unlimited sendsSource
Buffer logoBufferFree planFree $0: up to 3 channels, 10 scheduled posts per channel at a time, AI Assistant includedSource
ChatGPT logoChatGPTFree planNot recordedSource
Claude logoClaudeFree planFree $0 with usage limits every 5 hours and every weekSource
DeepL logoDeepLFree planFree has 50,000 characters and 1 file translation a month (up to 5 MB); Individual and Team have a 30-day free trialSource
Google Gemini logoGoogle GeminiFree planNot recordedSource
Kickresume logoKickresumeFree planFree $0: 4 basic resume templates, 4 cover letter templates, 1 website template, unlimited downloadsSource
Kit logoKitFree planFree $0: up to 10,000 subscribers, unlimited broadcasts, landing pages and formsSource
Mailchimp logoMailchimpFree planFree $0: 1 seat, up to 250 contacts, 500 sends a monthSource
MailerLite logoMailerLiteFree planFree $0: 250 subscribers, 2,500 emails a month, 2 seatsSource
Notion AI logoNotion AIFree planNot recordedSource
Rezi logoReziFree planFree $0: 1 resume, 1 AI interview, 3 PDF downloads, limited Rezi Score and keyword targetingSource
Teal logoTealFree planFree includes unlimited resumes and job tracking, the top 5 job-description keywords, and AI credits for 5 resume bullets, 2 summaries and 2 cover lettersSource
FeedHive logoFeedHiveFree trial / preview onlyA trial is offered; the site says starting one doubles AI credits for 3 monthsSource
Jasper logoJasperFree trial / preview onlyPro has a 7-day free trialSource
Ocoya logoOcoyaFree trial / preview only7-day free trial of any paid plan; card required, converts to paid unless cancelledSource
Copy.ai logoCopy.aiNo free option recordedNot recordedSource
Shopify Sidekick logoShopify SidekickNo free option recordedNo extra cost: included with your Shopify plan (requires a Shopify store); limits vary by planSource
DeepSeek logoDeepSeekNot recordedNot recordedSource
Kimi logoKimiNot recordedNot recordedSource

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FAQ

Which AI writing tools are free in 2026?

According to their official pricing pages, these have a free plan or can be used free: beehiiv, Buffer, ChatGPT, Claude, DeepL, Google Gemini, Kickresume, Kit, Mailchimp, MailerLite, Notion AI, Qwen Chat, Rezi, Teal.

Which AI writing tools only have a free trial?

These offer a free trial or free preview but no ongoing free plan: FeedHive, Jasper, Ocoya.

Which AI writing tools have no free option?

We recorded no free plan or free trial for: Copy.ai, Shopify Sidekick.

How current is this list?

Each row shows the date the tool's pricing was last checked on its official site; the latest check was 2026-11-15. Free tiers change often, so confirm the limits on the official page before relying on them.

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