# Free AI writing tools in 2026: what each free plan includes

Source page: https://aitools-zh.pages.dev/en/free/writing/
Checked up to 2026-11-15 · AI Tools by Use Case

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.

| Tool | Free option | What the free tier includes | Checked | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Qwen Chat](https://aitools-zh.pages.dev/en/tools/qwen-chat/) | Free | The official site says Qwen Chat is free to use and open to all; the API is billed separately | 2026-10-21 | https://qwen.ai/home |
| [beehiiv](https://aitools-zh.pages.dev/en/tools/beehiiv/) | Free plan | Free $0: up to 2,500 subscribers, unlimited sends | 2026-11-14 | https://www.beehiiv.com/pricing |
| [Buffer](https://aitools-zh.pages.dev/en/tools/buffer/) | Free plan | Free $0: up to 3 channels, 10 scheduled posts per channel at a time, AI Assistant included | 2026-11-12 | https://buffer.com/pricing |
| [ChatGPT](https://aitools-zh.pages.dev/en/tools/chatgpt/) | Free plan | Not recorded | 2026-11-13 | https://chatgpt.com/pricing |
| [Claude](https://aitools-zh.pages.dev/en/tools/claude/) | Free plan | Free $0 with usage limits every 5 hours and every week | 2026-11-13 | https://claude.com/pricing |
| [DeepL](https://aitools-zh.pages.dev/en/tools/deepl/) | Free plan | Free has 50,000 characters and 1 file translation a month (up to 5 MB); Individual and Team have a 30-day free trial | 2026-11-04 | https://www.deepl.com/en/translator/files |
| [Google Gemini](https://aitools-zh.pages.dev/en/tools/gemini/) | Free plan | Not recorded | 2026-11-04 | https://gemini.google/subscriptions/ |
| [Kickresume](https://aitools-zh.pages.dev/en/tools/kickresume/) | Free plan | Free $0: 4 basic resume templates, 4 cover letter templates, 1 website template, unlimited downloads | 2026-10-31 | https://www.kickresume.com/en/pricing/ |
| [Kit](https://aitools-zh.pages.dev/en/tools/kit/) | Free plan | Free $0: up to 10,000 subscribers, unlimited broadcasts, landing pages and forms | 2026-11-14 | https://web.archive.org/web/20261113145056/https://kit.com/pricing |
| [Mailchimp](https://aitools-zh.pages.dev/en/tools/mailchimp/) | Free plan | Free $0: 1 seat, up to 250 contacts, 500 sends a month | 2026-11-14 | https://mailchimp.com/pricing/marketing/ |
| [MailerLite](https://aitools-zh.pages.dev/en/tools/mailerlite/) | Free plan | Free $0: 250 subscribers, 2,500 emails a month, 2 seats | 2026-11-14 | https://www.mailerlite.com/pricing |
| [Notion AI](https://aitools-zh.pages.dev/en/tools/notion-ai/) | Free plan | Not recorded | 2026-11-15 | https://www.notion.com/pricing |
| [Rezi](https://aitools-zh.pages.dev/en/tools/rezi/) | Free plan | Free $0: 1 resume, 1 AI interview, 3 PDF downloads, limited Rezi Score and keyword targeting | 2026-10-31 | https://www.rezi.ai/pricing |
| [Teal](https://aitools-zh.pages.dev/en/tools/teal/) | Free plan | Free includes unlimited resumes and job tracking, the top 5 job-description keywords, and AI credits for 5 resume bullets, 2 summaries and 2 cover letters | 2026-10-31 | https://www.tealhq.com/pricing |
| [FeedHive](https://aitools-zh.pages.dev/en/tools/feedhive/) | Free trial / preview only | A trial is offered; the site says starting one doubles AI credits for 3 months | 2026-11-12 | https://feedhive.com/pricing |
| [Jasper](https://aitools-zh.pages.dev/en/tools/jasper/) | Free trial / preview only | Pro has a 7-day free trial | 2026-10-31 | https://www.jasper.ai/pricing |
| [Ocoya](https://aitools-zh.pages.dev/en/tools/ocoya/) | Free trial / preview only | 7-day free trial of any paid plan; card required, converts to paid unless cancelled | 2026-11-12 | https://www.ocoya.com/pricing |
| [Copy.ai](https://aitools-zh.pages.dev/en/tools/copy-ai/) | No free option recorded | Not recorded | 2026-11-02 | https://www.copy.ai/prices |
| [Shopify Sidekick](https://aitools-zh.pages.dev/en/tools/shopify-sidekick/) | No free option recorded | No extra cost: included with your Shopify plan (requires a Shopify store); limits vary by plan | 2026-10-21 | https://www.shopify.com/magic |
| [DeepSeek](https://aitools-zh.pages.dev/en/tools/deepseek/) | Not recorded | Not recorded | 2026-11-14 | https://api-docs.deepseek.com/quick_start/pricing |
| [Kimi](https://aitools-zh.pages.dev/en/tools/kimi/) | Not recorded | Not recorded | 2026-10-19 | https://www.kimi.com/ |

## 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.