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Originality.ai

Credit based AI and plagiarism checker with fact checking and readability, aimed at web publishers.

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What it does

Originality.ai is a content verification platform designed for web publishers, agencies, writers, and educators. Users paste text, upload documents, or submit website addresses to scan for machine generated text, copied material, factual accuracy, and readability. The system generates detailed scores, sentence level highlights, and shareable reports to verify content quality and human authorship.

Read more: 3 features and how people use themShow less
  1. Originality.ai: Fact checking aid

    Fact checking aid

    Evaluates statements in real time to locate potential hallucinations or inaccurate facts.

    Use caseAn editor reviews an article draft to find and correct false facts prior to publishing.

    From originality.ai/pricing · image from Originality.ai
  2. Originality.ai: Readability checker

    Readability checker

    Analyzes text against scoring tests to help articles align with readability standards for search engines.

    Use caseA publisher analyzes a blog post draft to make sure the text meets readability targets for search rankings.

    From originality.ai/pricing · image from Originality.ai
  3. Originality.ai: Chrome extension writing replay

    Chrome extension writing replay

    Operates inside Google Docs to run detection scans and show an playback of how the document was typed.

    Use caseA student shares a typed replay with a teacher to prove genuine personal authorship of an academic paper.

    From originality.ai/pricing · image from Originality.ai

Written from Originality.ai's own website, checked . Each feature links to the page it comes from; images are Originality.ai's own.

Every plan

PlanMonthlyBilled yearlyPerWhat it includes
Free (Basic)Free$0per account60 credits renewing daily (3 scans/day), AI detection only
Pro$14.95$12.95per account2,000 credits/month (1 credit = 100 words AI scan; AI+plagiarism = 2 credits); extra seats $9.95/mo
Enterprise$179$136.58per account15,000 credits/month, API access; extra seats $24.95/mo

From Originality.ai's own pricing page, checked . Prices are in US dollars per month; "billed yearly" is the monthly price when you pay for a year up front.

Before you pay

Refunds
Refunds are provided upon request and at the company's discretion for Pay as you go, Pro, and Enterprise plans, evaluated on a case by case basis.
What Originality.ai saysOriginality.ai Inc. provides refunds, upon request and at our own discretion, which are applicable to the following pricing options: Pay as you go (one time payment) Pro (monthly or annual payment) Enterprise (monthly or annual payment) Source page
How to cancel
Subscribers can cancel their subscription at any time through their account settings following the cancel guide.
What Originality.ai saysYou may cancel your Originality.ai subscription at any time. Once you cancel, your monthly credits and features will be available until the end of the current subscription. Source page
Cancel online yourself
Yes
What Originality.ai saysYou may cancel your Originality.ai subscription at any time. Once you cancel, your monthly credits and features will be available until the end of the current subscription. Source page
Renews automatically
Yes
What Originality.ai saysBy purchasing a Pro or Enterprise subscription to Originality.ai, you agree to recurring billing at the interval you selected (e.g., monthly, annually) until you cancel. Source page
Unused credits roll over
No
What Originality.ai saysSubscription credits are set to expire at the end of each month if they aren't used. Source page
Commercial use
All plans including free
What Originality.ai saysWe serve individuals, teams, educators, institutions, publishers, and writers. commercial customers and educational institutions, and we aim to process Personal Information in a manner that is proportionate to the purpose Source page
Trains on your data
Opt out
What Originality.ai saysOpt out of AI training data use and delete scan history in 1 click. Source page
Export your data
Yes
What Originality.ai saysEasily access scan history, get a shareable report link, or download a shareable PDF report. Source page

Only what Originality.ai's own pages state, with the quote behind each answer. Anything they don't publish is left out rather than guessed.

Getting started with Originality.ai

  1. Go to Start New Scan to begin checking your text.
  2. Write or paste your content in any of the supported languages.
  3. Select the Multi Language tab.
  4. Click the Scan Now button above the scan box to prepare your scan.

Tips

  • If you scan in a non English language and it does not automatically switch, manually change to the Multi Language option by clicking and selecting Multi Language.
  • To prevent running out of credits, go to Settings - Credit Settings - Auto Top Up to ensure automatic top up is enabled and configure your preferred credit thresholds.

Written from Originality.ai's own help pages: help.originality.ai/en/article/multiple-langu... · help.originality.ai/en/category/how-to-use-or...

Originality.ai video tutorials

Master Your Originality.ai Dashboard: Quick Guide to Settings and Features!Originality AI · 4 min
How to Use Originality AI For BeginnersTipsonblogging · 15 min
Originality.AI Tutorial 2026 | How to Use Originality AI for Plagiarism & AI DetectionResearch Subvices · 3 min

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What the free plan includes

Basic: 60 credits/day (3 scans/day), AI detection only

Questions people ask about Originality.ai

How much does Originality.ai cost?

Paid plans start at $14.95 a month (Pro). 3 plans are listed above, from Originality.ai's own pricing page.

Is Originality.ai free?

Yes, there is a free plan: Basic: 60 credits/day (3 scans/day), AI detection only.

Can I get a refund from Originality.ai?

Refunds are provided upon request and at the company's discretion for Pay as you go, Pro, and Enterprise plans, evaluated on a case by case basis. Source

How do I cancel Originality.ai?

Subscribers can cancel their subscription at any time through their account settings following the cancel guide. Source

Do unused Originality.ai credits roll over?

No, unused credits do not carry over to the next month. Source

Can I use Originality.ai output commercially?

Yes, on every plan, including the free plan. Source

Does Originality.ai train its AI on my data?

It can, but you can opt out. Source

Does Originality.ai have an API?

Yes.

How many words does one credit scan?

One credit equals 100 words. Source

Do subscription credits roll over to the next month?

No, subscription credits expire at the end of each month if unused. Source

How long is scan history stored?

Pro and Pay As You Go subscribers can access scan history for 30 days, while Enterprise subscribers can access it for 365 days. Source

What happens when a refund is processed?

All remaining credits in the associated account will automatically expire and become invalid. Source

Works with

Integrations
Chrome, Moodle, Google Classroom, Firefox, Google Docs
Languages
30 languages

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