TextCortex
A browser extension that writes inside whatever site you are already in, rather than a separate window you paste between.
What TextCortex is best for
The categories TextCortex is listed in, and how strong a fit it is in each.
Writing, Communication & Language
Emails, reports, essays, editing, summarizing, translation, presentations.
Strong fit
TextCortex’s biggest strengths
Writing, Communication & LanguageA browser extension that writes inside whatever site you are already in, rather than a separate window you paste between.
Where it may not be the best fit
Writing, Communication & LanguageBreadth over depth against a dedicated tool. There is only one paid tier before Enterprise, and the model usage it includes is footnoted rather than stated, so check the allowance before committing. Prices exclude VAT.
TextCortex pricing
TextCortex has a free plan. Free tier with a daily creation allowance and no card required: knowledge bases, up to 50MB of file storage and custom agents
FreeFree tier with a daily creation allowance and no card required: knowledge bases, up to 50MB of file storage and custom agents
$0PremiumEverything in the free tier plus access to all the major models and an included AI model usage allowance, which the page footnotes rather than states
$29.99/mo · $23.99/mo yearlyEnterpriseEverything in Premium plus single sign-on with SCIM and SAML, and dedicated deployment. Every figure on the page is quoted excluding VAT
CustomChecked by hand on 4 September 2026. Prices change often, so confirm on the provider’s own page before spending.
Who makes TextCortex
Works as a browser extension across the sites you already write in rather than as a separate destination.
CompanyTextCortex
Founded2021
Based inBerlin, DE
SectorWriting & communication
ModelThird-party
StatusPrivate
Primary usersTeams, Freelancers
Free planYes
ComputeThird-party
Public listingNone announced
Best alternatives to TextCortex
Tools that do comparable work, best fit first, drawn from the catalogue rather than hand-picked. Every one is listed whether or not there is money in it for us.
ChatGPT
Free
Fastest for everyday drafting — emails, summaries, outlines — with the widest format support.
View ChatGPT →Claude
Free
Strongest at long-form drafting and holding a consistent voice across a whole document rather than a paragraph.
View Claude →DeepL Write
Free
The same quality that made its translation worth paying for, applied to rewriting. Notably better than the field on European languages.
View DeepL Write →Gamma
Free
Turns a prompt or a pile of notes into a finished deck or document. The fastest route from rough thinking to something presentable.
View Gamma →Grammarly
Free
Works inside the apps you already write in rather than a separate window, which is why it actually gets used. Grammar, tone and clarity in place.
View Grammarly →Hemingway Editor
Free
Marks the sentences that are hard to read and the adverbs you did not need, and does nothing else. The free web version has no sign-up.
View Hemingway Editor →TextCortex by job
Where TextCortex sits in the wider category pages.
Best AI for Writing
Strong fit — Emails, reports, essays, editing, summarizing, translation, presentations.
Questions about TextCortex
Is TextCortex free?
Yes — Free tier with a daily creation allowance and no card required: knowledge bases, up to 50MB of file storage and custom agents. The cheapest paid tier is Premium, at $29.99/mo month to month or $23.99/mo billed yearly.
What is TextCortex best at?
A browser extension that writes inside whatever site you are already in, rather than a separate window you paste between. It is listed under Writing, Communication & Language.
What should I watch out for with TextCortex?
Breadth over depth against a dedicated tool. There is only one paid tier before Enterprise, and the model usage it includes is footnoted rather than stated, so check the allowance before committing. Prices exclude VAT.
What are the alternatives to TextCortex?
6 tools do comparable work: ChatGPT, Claude, DeepL Write, Gamma, Grammarly, Hemingway Editor. 6 of them have a free plan.
How current is this TextCortex pricing?
Checked by hand on 4 September 2026. Prices change often — confirm on the provider's own page before spending.