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AI writing assistants, editing tools, SEO software, publishing platforms and more, sorted by what they do.

  • Claude

    AI writing assistants · Free plan, paid plans

    An AI assistant from Anthropic that is strong at long documents, editing and following detailed briefs. Useful for outlines, first drafts and rewrites.

    Visit Claude

  • ChatGPT

    AI writing assistants · Free plan, paid plans

    OpenAI's general-purpose assistant. Good for brainstorming, drafting and repurposing articles into other formats.

    Visit ChatGPT

  • Gemini

    AI writing assistants · Free plan, paid plans

    Google's AI assistant, with tight integration into Google Docs and Gmail for teams that already work there.

    Visit Gemini

  • Perplexity

    AI writing assistants · Free plan, paid plans

    An AI search tool that answers with cited sources. Handy for research, though every source still needs checking.

    Visit Perplexity

  • Grammarly

    Editing and grammar · Free plan, paid plans

    Grammar, spelling and clarity suggestions in the browser, Word and Google Docs.

    Visit Grammarly

  • Hemingway Editor

    Editing and grammar · Free web app, paid desktop app

    Highlights long sentences, passive voice and adverbs so you can make writing bolder and clearer.

    Visit Hemingway Editor

  • ProWritingAid

    Editing and grammar · Free plan, paid plans

    In-depth style reports on repetition, pacing, readability and more. Popular with long-form writers.

    Visit ProWritingAid

  • LanguageTool

    Editing and grammar · Free plan, paid plans

    Grammar and style checking in more than 20 languages, with browser and office add-ons.

    Visit LanguageTool

  • Google Search Console

    SEO and keyword research · Free

    See which searches bring people to your site, which pages are indexed and what needs fixing. Every publisher should have it.

    Visit Google Search Console

  • Semrush

    SEO and keyword research · Limited free use, paid plans

    Keyword research, competitor analysis, site audits and rank tracking in one suite.

    Visit Semrush

  • Ahrefs

    SEO and keyword research · Free webmaster tools, paid plans

    Backlink data, keyword research and content gap analysis. Its free webmaster tools cover your own sites.

    Visit Ahrefs

  • AnswerThePublic

    SEO and keyword research · Limited free use, paid plans

    Shows the questions people search around a topic. Good raw material for FAQs and article ideas.

    Visit AnswerThePublic

  • Surfer

    SEO and keyword research · Paid

    Content editor that compares your draft with top-ranking pages on topics covered, structure and length.

    Visit Surfer

  • WordPress.org

    Publishing platforms · Free (open source)

    The self-hosted publishing software behind a large share of the web. Full control over design, plugins and monetization.

    Visit WordPress.org

  • Ghost

    Publishing platforms · Open source, paid hosting

    A publishing platform built around newsletters and paid memberships.

    Visit Ghost

  • Substack

    Publishing platforms · Free to start, takes a share of paid subscriptions

    Newsletter and blog platform with built-in paid subscriptions and a discovery network.

    Visit Substack

  • Medium

    Publishing platforms · Free to write

    A reading platform with an existing audience. Useful for reaching new readers and testing ideas.

    Visit Medium

  • beehiiv

    Email and newsletters · Free plan, paid plans

    Newsletter platform with growth tools, a referral program feature and ad network options.

    Visit beehiiv

  • Kit

    Email and newsletters · Free plan, paid plans

    Email marketing for creators (formerly ConvertKit): forms, automations and digital product sales.

    Visit Kit

  • Canva

    Images and design · Free plan, paid plans

    Design featured images, social graphics and lead magnets from templates.

    Visit Canva

  • Unsplash

    Images and design · Free

    High-quality free photos under the Unsplash licence. Check the licence terms for your use.

    Visit Unsplash

  • Pexels

    Images and design · Free

    Free stock photos and videos for blogs and social posts.

    Visit Pexels

  • Copyscape

    Plagiarism and originality · Paid per search

    Checks whether text appears elsewhere online. A standard step before publishing anything you bought.

    Visit Copyscape

  • Originality.ai

    Plagiarism and originality · Paid

    Plagiarism checking plus AI-content detection aimed at publishers. Treat any AI-detection score as a signal, not proof.

    Visit Originality.ai

  • Google Docs

    Writing and productivity · Free

    Collaborative writing with suggestions and comments. The default way to share drafts with editors.

    Visit Google Docs

  • Notion

    Writing and productivity · Free plan, paid plans

    Notes, content calendars and editorial workflows in one workspace.

    Visit Notion

  • Scrivener

    Writing and productivity · Paid (one-time)

    Writing software for long projects: books, guides and research-heavy series.

    Visit Scrivener

  • Upwork

    Writer marketplaces · Free to join, fees on earnings

    A large freelance marketplace for hiring writers or finding writing work.

    Visit Upwork

  • ArticleWay

    Learning and communities · Free

    Our sister site: free guides, writing tools, templates and a prompt vault for writing articles that rank and read well.

    Visit ArticleWay

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