Samuel
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Let's be real—college is expensive enough without adding another monthly subscription. I've been testing free AI writing tools all semester to find ones that don't hit a paywall after three uses. Here are the ones that actually came through.
Grammarly – The free version catches way more than basic spell check. It's saved me from so many embarrassing comma mistakes .
QuillBot – Perfect for when you're stuck on how to rephrase something. The free paraphrasing tool handles up to 125 words at a time, which is enough for those awkward sentences .
ChatGPT – Still the best all-rounder. The free tier gives you access to GPT-5.2 with some limits, plus five Deep Research reports per month .
LanguageTool – If you write in multiple languages or just want a generous free plan, this is it. 10,000 characters per check, which is about 3-4 pages .
NotebookLM – Game-changer for research. Upload your sources and ask questions about them. Free and surprisingly powerful .
Bottom line: You don't need to spend money to get good writing help. These tools got me through this semester without breaking the bank.
Grammarly – The free version catches way more than basic spell check. It's saved me from so many embarrassing comma mistakes .
QuillBot – Perfect for when you're stuck on how to rephrase something. The free paraphrasing tool handles up to 125 words at a time, which is enough for those awkward sentences .
ChatGPT – Still the best all-rounder. The free tier gives you access to GPT-5.2 with some limits, plus five Deep Research reports per month .
LanguageTool – If you write in multiple languages or just want a generous free plan, this is it. 10,000 characters per check, which is about 3-4 pages .
NotebookLM – Game-changer for research. Upload your sources and ask questions about them. Free and surprisingly powerful .
Bottom line: You don't need to spend money to get good writing help. These tools got me through this semester without breaking the bank.
