Paperpal
Write, edit, source, and run pre-submission checks on academic manuscripts.
Category: Content & SEO · Editing & paraphrasing
Features
Paperpal is an AI writing tool for scientific and academic texts in Word, Google Docs, and browser. It checks grammar, style, clarity, and plagiarism risk, and prepares documents for journals.
Free supports unlimited grammar suggestions and 200 word replacements. Prime costs 19 USD per month and adds 5 plagiarism checks with 10,000 words each, unlimited paraphrasing, and journal formatting.
- AI language correction and academic writing support in real time in Word, Google Docs, and web
- Grammar-focused alternative to Grammarly for scientific and academic writing
- Unlimited grammar suggestions and up to 200 word substitutions in the free plan
- Plagiarism check with 5 checks and 10,000 words per check in the Prime plan
- Journal formatting and document readiness check for scientific styles
- Privacy protection: documents are not used to train AI models
Prices and plans
| Tier | Price | Period | What you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | free | Permanent | 200 language corrections/month 5 generative AI actions/day 7,000 plagiarism-check words/month with standard report AI detector 5 scans/day up to 1,200 words 5 PDF files/month, each 100 pages and 20 MB |
| Prime | $25 / $12 | Month/year | 20,000 grammar/language edits/month for new Prime plans 500 rewrite/translate/AI-review actions 500 research-Q&A actions 10,000 plagiarism and 10,000 reference-check words/month 250 PDF uploads/month up to 500 pages and 100 MB |
| Pro | $59 / $29 | Month/year | Unlimited grammar and language edits Unlimited AI detection per current plan guidance 30,000 plagiarism-check words/month 30,000 reference-check words/month Higher library and submission-check limits |
| Institutional | contact sales | Contract | Campus or organisation access Custom user count and administration Quote through institutional sales |
Limits
Prime costs $144/year and covers 10,000 words each for plagiarism and reference checks plus 500 research-Q&A actions; Pro costs $348 and triples both check allowances to 30,000 words. Unused monthly quota does not roll over. Add-ons contain 10,000 words, remain valid for 30 days, and work for either plagiarism or reference checks; price is checkout-only.
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FAQ
Is Paperpal available for free?
Yes. A permanently free plan is published, not a time-limited trial. 200 language corrections/month, 5 AI actions/day, 7,000 plagiarism words, and 5 PDFs/month.
Where is Paperpal's vendor based?
Cactus Communications Services Pte Ltd / Cactus Communications Pvt. Ltd., based in Singapore. For data processing and privacy terms the vendor's own contract governs.
Is Paperpal still active?
Active Free, Prime, and Pro offers with price/limit articles updated in July 2026.
How many plans are documented for Paperpal?
The catalog documents 4 plans with price, billing period, and included features.
Which use case is Paperpal categorized for?
Paperpal is listed in the catalog under “Content & SEO.”
Where do the details about Paperpal come from?
Prices, limits, and product details are documented against the listed official vendor page.
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Sources
- https://paperpal.com/pricing
- https://support.paperpal.com/support/solutions/articles/3000126443-what-is-the-price-for-paperpal-paid-subscriptions-
- https://support.paperpal.com/support/solutions/articles/3000126442-can-i-use-paperpal-for-free-
- https://support.paperpal.com/support/solutions/articles/3000124500-how-many-pages-or-words-can-i-check-every-month-for-plagiarism-
- https://support.paperpal.com/support/solutions/articles/3000135639-does-paperpal-chat-pdf-have-any-file-limits-
- https://support.paperpal.com/support/solutions/articles/3000137666-faqs-about-your-plan-prime-classic
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