Best AI Essay Writers in 2026
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3free plans on this page
$1.08/molowest paid tier
9 Oct 2026last checked
Input list AI Essay Writers 4 channels on this page · 14 of 32 spec lines stated by the makers
Ch Tool Free planPaid fromSource-based writingCitation generationOutline generationDocument exportWord limitSource limit Spec sheet Score
26 Truessay Free planYesPaid fromSource-based writingYesCitation generationYesOutline generationYesDocument exportdocx pdfWord limitSource limit 5/8spec lines stated 6.8
27 Papyra Free planNoPaid fromSource-based writingYesCitation generationYesOutline generationYesDocument exportdocx pdfWord limitSource limit 5/8spec lines stated 6.7
28 Sodpen Free planYesPaid fromSource-based writingYesCitation generationYesOutline generationYesDocument exportWord limitSource limit 4/8spec lines stated 6.7
29 Smodin AI Writer Free planPaid fromSource-based writingCitation generationOutline generationDocument exportWord limitSource limit 0/8spec lines stated 6.5
Compare all 4 in a table
| # | Tool | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | Source-based writing | Citation generation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Truessay | 6.8 | Free plan | $1.08/mo | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 27 | Papyra | 6.7 | Free plan | Free | No | Yes | Yes | |
| 28 | Sodpen | 6.7 | Free plan | Free | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 29 | Smodin AI Writer | 6.5 | $10/mo |