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Most AI writing tools are ChatGPT with a thinner editor and a higher monthly price. Pay only if the tool sits where you already write: Google Docs, WordPress, or a clean desktop app with a tone you can stand.
What the job actually is
First drafts, not final legal copy. A decent tool outlines, restyles a stiff paragraph, and catches repetition. It should not invent a statistic. If the marketing site shows a blinking cursor and a celebrity quote, wait.
When a free model is enough
If you already pay for ChatGPT or Claude, start there. A $29 “SEO writer” that cannot cite is a worse deal. Grammarly’s AI extras help people who live in Gmail and Docs; they are optional if you already edit in a real processor.
Who should wait
Wait if you cannot describe the audience in one sentence. The tool will guess, and you will publish mush. Wait if your niche is medical or financial advice you are not qualified to give — an LLM will still sound sure.
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