Copy.ai dropped its free plan
Copy.ai's long-running free plan was gone from its pricing page between March and May 2026, when the lineup went from 6 tiers to 2. The cheapest option is now the $29/mo Chat plan.
What changed
- Free tier cut, May 2026
- Before: Free plan ($0) plus paid tiers from $29/mo
- After: No free plan; paid plans from $29/mo (Chat)
- Existing customers: Not stated
Cheaper alternatives to Copy.ai
At 1 writer, Copy.ai costs $29/mo. 1 AI writing tool costs less:
- QuillBot: $19.95/mo (Premium, monthly billing), covers 57% of Copy.ai; missing or partial: Brand voice & style guide (partly), AI chat assistant (partly), Workflows & bulk generation, Developer API, AI SEO writing
Copy.ai alternatives: 2 AI writing tools compared, at every size.
Sources
Every price and change for Copy.ai: Copy.ai.