Best AI tools for writing a novel or book
Updated July 2026 · 10 tools reviewed
Long-form fiction helpers for plotting, character voices and scene drafting.
| # | Tool | Pricing | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Claude Thoughtful, long-context reasoning 4.9 | Freemium | 93TH | Visit |
| 2 | Grammarly Real-time AI writing assistant 4.8 | Freemium | 92TH | Visit |
| 3 | Character.AI Chat with millions of AI characters 4.7 | Freemium | 90TH | Visit |
| 4 | Copy.ai GTM workflows that write themselves 4.5 | Freemium | 85TH | Visit |
| 5 | Rytr Cheap, fast everyday AI writer 4.5 | Freemium | 85TH | Visit |
| 6 | Writesonic SEO-first AI writer + chat 4.4 | Freemium | 83TH | Visit |
| 7 | Hex Magic AI-native data notebooks 4.7 | Freemium | 81TH | Visit |
| 8 | Jasper Marketing copy at brand scale 4.6 | Paid | 77TH | Visit |
| 9 | Sora OpenAI's high-fidelity video model 4.7 | Paid | 65TH | Visit |
| 10 | Delphi Clone yourself as an AI 4.6 | Paid | 63TH | Visit |
Top pick: Claude
Reading huge documents, careful writing and trustworthy coding help.
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Tools are scored on real-world fit, pricing transparency, community sentiment and shipping cadence — not paid placement.
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FAQ
What is the best AI tool for writing a novel or book?▾
Claude currently leads the ToolHund Score ranking for this use case.
How does ToolHund rank these tools?▾
We blend review quality, popularity, feature depth, pricing value and trust signals into a single 0-100 ToolHund Score.
Are these tools free?▾
Many include a free or freemium plan. The Pricing column tells you which.
Can I use the same AI tool for writing a novel or book and other tasks?▾
Most AI tools are multi-purpose. The list below highlights the tools that perform best for this specific job.