Editors and teachers checking whether text looks AI-written; three free scans a day, and detection scores are estimates, not proof.
Kenning's take
What it does
Originality.ai checks a piece of writing and estimates how likely it is to have been produced by AI. It can also look for plagiarism and, through its Chrome extension, replay how a Google Doc was written to show authorship.
- AI detection
- plagiarism checking
- Chrome extension for Google Docs
- writing replay to prove authorship
- file upload for docx, pdf and doc
Who it suits. Writers, editors, teachers and students who want to check whether text looks AI-written before submitting or publishing it.
Key facts
- Category
- Writing, emails & letters
- Made by
- Originality AI Inc.
- Based in
- Canada
- Works on
- Web, Chrome extension
- Free plan
- 3 AI scans a day, up to 2,000 words each, AI detection only
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billed |
|---|---|---|
| Pro | $14.95 | month |
| Pro (billed yearly) | $155.4 | year |
FAQ
Is Originality.ai free?
Partly. The free option is: 3 AI scans a day, up to 2,000 words each, AI detection only. Pricing checked 2026-10-11: Free for 3 scans a day; Pro $14.95 a month or $12.95 a month billed yearly (USD).
Does Originality.ai work on Android?
No Android version was found on its site or in Google Play. Originality.ai runs on the web and a Chrome extension.
Who makes Originality.ai?
Originality.ai is made by Originality AI Inc., based in Canada.
Facts from the maker's own pages and the sources listed. Checked 2026-10-11.
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