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This topic covers 3 published ai content detection assessments: 1 support guest export without login or watermarks, 1 deliver watermark-free files, and 0 offer sourced commercial-use plans. All scores are bound to fixed benchmark fixtures and dated native exports.

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Select 2–4 tools to compare. Pricing links jump to every recorded plan; scores cover seven aspects and assessments highlight key trade-offs; complete facts follow below.

ToolOverall score & assessmentTested export & sampleKnown price & all plans

96/100 GPTZero, a prominent leader in academic and enterprise AI detection, delivered exceptional diagnostic precision and engineering polish. Against our benchmark AI sample, the cloud-based Model 3.3b completed evaluation in 2.50s, accurately assigning a 100.0% AI probability with zero false-negative drift. With sentence-level coloration, perplexity metrics, and a clean guest workflow, GPTZero firmly earns its top-tier benchmark standing.

Account / tier unconfirmed · 2026-11-01

JSON · Output attached · Native file ↗

Free · USD 0/month

10,000 words per month, basic AI scan, 1 free advanced scan, 5 AI highlights in Chrome extension

5 plan / period records ↓

96/100 Grammarly's AI Detector brings the company's trademark engineering polish and friction-free user experience to content authenticity verification. Allowing guest users to scan up to 1,400 words without registration, the cloud pipeline completed evaluation in 7.68s, delivering a calibrated 100.0% AI detection verdict with an elegant semi-circular gauge and zero ad distractions.

Account / tier unconfirmed · 2026-11-01

JSON · Output attached · Native file ↗

Free · USD 0/month

Basic spelling and grammar correction, tone detection, 100 AI prompts/month

2 plan / period records ↓

94/100 Copyleaks accurately detected 100% AI generation probability with 0% plagiarism match on the 90-word pure LLM benchmark sample in 27.4 seconds. Beyond the headline score, it highlighted 15 distinct high-frequency AI phrases and delivered sentence-level diagnostic coloration, providing both precision and explainability.

Guest flow · 2026-11-01

JSON · Output attached · Native file ↗

Personal (Monthly) · USD 16.99/month

100 unified credits/mo (scan up to 25,000 words or 100 images), multi-file batch upload, extension, Google Docs add-on, MCP access

4 plan / period records ↓

gptzero.me · AI content detection

96/100
Seven-aspect task score

GPTZero, a prominent leader in academic and enterprise AI detection, delivered exceptional diagnostic precision and engineering polish. Against our benchmark AI sample, the cloud-based Model 3.3b completed evaluation in 2.50s, accurately assigning a 100.0% AI probability with zero false-negative drift. With sentence-level coloration, perplexity metrics, and a clean guest workflow, GPTZero firmly earns its top-tier benchmark standing.

Tested export JSON · Output attached

Historical test · 2026-11-01
Account / tier unconfirmed · Calibrated AI vs human text benchmark (literature master & LLM prose, 780 B) · Output attached

Seven-aspect rationale →

Task quality

AI probability 100% · Human probability 0% · Classification label AI-generated · Confidence calibrated Yes

Detailed facts & historical record
Measured fixture results

AI probability: 100% · Human probability: 0% · Classification label: AI-generated · Confidence calibrated: Yes

Fixture findings

Flawless benchmark performance: 100.0% AI probability detection aligning completely with ground truth, calibrated confidence, and a rapid 2.50s turnaround.

Original historical observation

Not verified

Suitable uses · historical assessment

Not verified

Result & output evidence

Open native output

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Delivery capabilities

JSON · Output attached · Check watermark record

Detailed facts & historical record
Recorded export specifications

JSON · Output attached · Check watermark record

Historical specification note · not an official maximum

Overall AI/Mixed/Human probability verdict + AI Sentences/Patterns/Vocab dimensional analysis

Watermark observation

Not verified

Batch & API

Not verified

Recorded free-tier dimensions

Not verified

Attached file dimensions

Not verified

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Speed & reliability

About 2.5s end to end in this run; reliability not retested

Detailed facts & historical record
Timing observation

Network-observed server wait: 2.5s · End-to-end reference: 2.5s

Date & fixture

2026-11-01 · anchor_aidetector_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914)

Repeated tests & reliability

No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded.

Evidence & scope →

Interaction experience

Account requirement unconfirmed

Detailed facts & historical record
Account requirements

Not verified

Sign-in methods

Not verified

Manual adjustment

Not verified

Interaction observations

Not verified

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Background & reputation

GPTZero Inc. · Long-term reputation not independently verified

Detailed facts & historical record
Service lifecycle notice

Not verified

Operator

GPTZero Inc.

Recorded origin

Not verified

Domain history record

Not verified

Background & reputation assessment

Not verified

External reputation record

Not verified

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Engineering & privacy

Processing location unconfirmed;Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record

Detailed facts & historical record
Processing location

Processing location unconfirmed

Third-party tracking record

Stripe · Google Analytics · Cloudflare

Engineering & privacy assessment

Not verified

Retention statement

Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record

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Pricing & rules

GPTZero Free, Premium, and Professional subscription pricing structure · 2026-10-31

Plan · source date
Monthly / one-time
Annual bill / period
Quota & limits
USD 0/month
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Monthly 10,000 words per month, basic AI scan, 1 free advanced scan, 5 AI highlights in Chrome extension

Basic AI scan and detection

Premium (Monthly)2026-10-31 ↗
USD 23.99/month
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Monthly 300,000 words per month, advanced AI scan, multilingual detection, downloadable AI reports

Advanced multi-model detection, exportable reports, extension highlights

Professional (Monthly)2026-10-31 ↗
USD 45.99/month
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Monthly 500,000 words per month (up to 2M overage), batch scan up to 250 files at once, page-by-page scanning

All of Premium, batch scanning up to 250 files, page-by-page scanning, enterprise security

Premium (Annual)2026-10-31 ↗
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Annual price not verified
Annual 300,000 words per month, advanced AI scan

Advanced AI scan and downloadable reports;Displays only equivalent $12.99/mo billed annually without explicit annual total

Professional (Annual)2026-10-31 ↗
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Annual price not verified
Annual 500,000 words per month, 250 files batch scan

Full batch and page-by-page scan;Displays only equivalent $24.99/mo billed annually without explicit annual total

5 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.

Verified direct monthly rates: Premium $23.99/mo, Professional $45.99/mo; annual plan cards show monthly equivalents ($12.99/mo, $24.99/mo) without explicit annual invoice total; Free tier provides 10,000 words/mo.

Verification has gaps; unknown prices and quotas are not inferred.

Cancellation, sources & verification record

Cancellation and refund terms unverified

GPTZero Official Pricing Page ↗ · 2026-10-31 Capture 1 ↗

Allowance & disclosure on test date

Not recorded

Not recorded

Evaluation basis & full scores · Overall 96.2/100

Overall = honesty & reputation × 30% + capability × 70%. Component maxima follow this report’s rubric. List scores are rounded for display; original precision is retained here.

Scoring version 2.3.1 · Test fixture anchor_aidetector_v1

Honesty & reputation · 92/100 · 30%

CriterionScoreRationaleBasis
Pricing transparency33 / 35 Explanation unavailable Evidence A →
Interaction restraint27 / 30 Explanation unavailable Evidence A →
Background & reputation18 / 20 Explanation unavailable Evidence A →
Engineering & privacy14 / 15 Explanation unavailable Evidence A →

Capability · 98/100 · 70%

CriterionScoreRationaleBasis
Task quality65 / 65 AI Probability: 100% · Human Probability: 0% · Label: ai · Calibrated: Yes Evidence A →
Deliverable specifications18 / 20 Clean unwatermarked export (8/8); Export spec: Overall AI/Mixed/Human probability verdict + AI Sentences/Patterns/Vocab dimensional analysis Evidence A →
Processing speed15 / 15 Network-observed server wait: 2.5s (API mode: async_verified; network upload 0s / end-to-end 2.5s shown for reference only, never penalized) Evidence A →

Legacy scores may include advertised maximum capabilities. Read tested output separately from paid capabilities. Records without matching tiers and scope are not ranked together.

grammarly.com · AI content detection

96/100
Seven-aspect task score

Grammarly's AI Detector brings the company's trademark engineering polish and friction-free user experience to content authenticity verification. Allowing guest users to scan up to 1,400 words without registration, the cloud pipeline completed evaluation in 7.68s, delivering a calibrated 100.0% AI detection verdict with an elegant semi-circular gauge and zero ad distractions.

Tested export JSON · Output attached

Historical test · 2026-11-01
Account / tier unconfirmed · Calibrated AI vs human text benchmark (literature master & LLM prose, 780 B) · Output attached

Seven-aspect rationale →

Task quality

AI probability 100% · Human probability 0% · Classification label AI-generated · Confidence calibrated Yes

Detailed facts & historical record
Measured fixture results

AI probability: 100% · Human probability: 0% · Classification label: AI-generated · Confidence calibrated: Yes

Fixture findings

Flawless benchmark performance: 100.0% AI probability detection accurately matching ground truth, supporting up to 1,400 words per guest submission, with a 7.68s response time.

Original historical observation

Not verified

Suitable uses · historical assessment

Not verified

Result & output evidence

Open native output

Open result screenshotOpen result screenshot ↗

Full test record →

Evidence & scope →

Delivery capabilities

JSON · Output attached · Check watermark record

Detailed facts & historical record
Recorded export specifications

JSON · Output attached · Check watermark record

Historical specification note · not an official maximum

Semi-circular AI probability gauge + Resembles AI text percentage scale

Watermark observation

Not verified

Batch & API

Not verified

Recorded free-tier dimensions

Not verified

Attached file dimensions

Not verified

Evidence & scope →

Speed & reliability

About 7.68s end to end in this run; reliability not retested

Detailed facts & historical record
Timing observation

Network-observed server wait: 7.68s · End-to-end reference: 7.68s

Date & fixture

2026-11-01 · anchor_aidetector_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914)

Repeated tests & reliability

No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded.

Evidence & scope →

Interaction experience

Account requirement unconfirmed

Detailed facts & historical record
Account requirements

Not verified

Sign-in methods

Not verified

Manual adjustment

Not verified

Interaction observations

Not verified

Evidence & scope →

Background & reputation

Grammarly, Inc. · Long-term reputation not independently verified

Detailed facts & historical record
Service lifecycle notice

Not verified

Operator

Grammarly, Inc.

Recorded origin

Not verified

Domain history record

Not verified

Background & reputation assessment

Not verified

External reputation record

Not verified

Evidence & scope →

Engineering & privacy

Processing location unconfirmed;Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record

Detailed facts & historical record
Processing location

Processing location unconfirmed

Third-party tracking record

Google Analytics · Datadog · Cloudflare

Engineering & privacy assessment

Not verified

Retention statement

Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record

Evidence & scope →

Pricing & rules

Grammarly Free and Pro subscription pricing structure · 2026-10-31

Plan · source date
Monthly / one-time
Annual bill / period
Quota & limits
USD 0/month
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Monthly Basic spelling and grammar correction, tone detection, 100 AI prompts/month

Basic grammar and spell check, tone detection

USD 12/month
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Monthly One-click sentence rewriting, tone adjustments, unlimited personalized suggestions, plagiarism & AI detection, 2,000 AI prompts/mo

Full sentence rewriting, tone adjustments, plagiarism check, AI content detection

2 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.

Free tier is permanently free; Pro tier is $12/month with a 7-day free trial and email reminder sent 2 days prior to billing.

Cancellation, sources & verification record

Cancellation and refund terms unverified

Grammarly Plans Official Pricing Page ↗ · 2026-10-31 Capture 1 ↗

Allowance & disclosure on test date

Not recorded

Not recorded

Evaluation basis & full scores · Overall 95.7/100

Overall = honesty & reputation × 30% + capability × 70%. Component maxima follow this report’s rubric. List scores are rounded for display; original precision is retained here.

Scoring version 2.3.1 · Test fixture anchor_aidetector_v1

Honesty & reputation · 95/100 · 30%

CriterionScoreRationaleBasis
Pricing transparency34 / 35 Explanation unavailable Evidence A →
Interaction restraint28 / 30 Explanation unavailable Evidence A →
Background & reputation19 / 20 Explanation unavailable Evidence A →
Engineering & privacy14 / 15 Explanation unavailable Evidence A →

Capability · 96/100 · 70%

CriterionScoreRationaleBasis
Task quality65 / 65 AI Probability: 100% · Human Probability: 0% · Label: ai · Calibrated: Yes Evidence A →
Deliverable specifications18 / 20 Clean unwatermarked export (8/8); Export spec: Semi-circular AI probability gauge + Resembles AI text percentage scale Evidence A →
Processing speed13 / 15 Network-observed server wait: 7.68s (API mode: async_verified; network upload 0s / end-to-end 7.68s shown for reference only, never penalized) Evidence A →

Legacy scores may include advertised maximum capabilities. Read tested output separately from paid capabilities. Records without matching tiers and scope are not ranked together.

copyleaks.com · AI content detection

94/100
Seven-aspect task score

Copyleaks accurately detected 100% AI generation probability with 0% plagiarism match on the 90-word pure LLM benchmark sample in 27.4 seconds. Beyond the headline score, it highlighted 15 distinct high-frequency AI phrases and delivered sentence-level diagnostic coloration, providing both precision and explainability.

Tested export JSON · Output attached

Historical test · 2026-11-01
Guest flow · Calibrated AI vs human text benchmark (literature master & LLM prose, 780 B) · Output attached

Seven-aspect rationale →

Task quality

AI probability 100% · Human probability 0% · Classification label AI-generated · Confidence calibrated Yes

Detailed facts & historical record
Measured fixture results

AI probability: 100% · Human probability: 0% · Classification label: AI-generated · Confidence calibrated: Yes

Fixture findings

100.0% AI probability detection with 15 granular AI phrases and full sentence-level diagnostic coloration.

Original historical observation

Copyleaks processed the benchmark anchor in 27.38s server wait time, accurately flagging 100% AI probability and 15 phrase clusters (01_landing.png, 02_prompt_filled.png, 03_result.png).

Suitable uses · historical assessment

Organizations and creators needing enterprise-grade AI originality verification, multilingual AIGC auditing, and academic integrity analysis

Result & output evidence

Open native output

Open result screenshotOpen result screenshot ↗

Full test record →

Evidence & scope →

Delivery capabilities

JSON · Output attached · No watermark in test

Detailed facts & historical record
Recorded export specifications

JSON · Output attached · No watermark in test

Historical specification note · not an official maximum

Full sentence-level coloration + 15 AI phrase attributions + plagiarism comparison report

Watermark observation

Zero watermark

Batch & API

Supports single/batch text uploads, REST API, and MCP protocol integration

Recorded free-tier dimensions

Not verified

Attached file dimensions

Not verified

Evidence & scope →

Speed & reliability

About 27.38s end to end in this run; reliability not retested

Detailed facts & historical record
Timing observation

Network-observed server wait: 27.38s · End-to-end reference: 27.38s

Date & fixture

2026-11-01 · anchor_aidetector_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914)

Repeated tests & reliability

No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded.

Evidence & scope →

Interaction experience

No login in this run

Detailed facts & historical record
Account requirements

No login in this test

Sign-in methods

Demo on homepage; formal scan via Google account login

Manual adjustment

Not verified

Interaction observations

Not verified

Evidence & scope →

Background & reputation

Copyleaks Inc. · Long-term reputation not independently verified

Detailed facts & historical record
Service lifecycle notice

Not verified

Operator

Copyleaks Inc.

Recorded origin

Stamford, Connecticut, United States

Domain history record

Founded in 2015

Background & reputation assessment

Not verified

External reputation record

Top-tier content authenticity, copyright compliance, and AIGC detection platform listed on Inc. 5000.

Evidence & scope →

Engineering & privacy

Uploaded for cloud processing;Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record

Detailed facts & historical record
Processing location

Uploaded for cloud processing

Third-party tracking record

Google Analytics · Google Tag Manager

Engineering & privacy assessment

Not verified

Retention statement

Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record

Evidence & scope →

Pricing & rules

Copyleaks Personal and Pro subscription pricing structure · 2026-10-31

Plan · source date
Monthly / one-time
Annual bill / period
Quota & limits
Personal (Monthly)2026-10-31 ↗
USD 16.99/month
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Monthly 100 unified credits/mo (scan up to 25,000 words or 100 images), multi-file batch upload, extension, Google Docs add-on, MCP access

AI text & image detection, 30+ languages AI detection, 100+ languages plagiarism check, Shared Data Hub

Pro (Monthly)2026-10-31 ↗
USD 99.99/month
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Monthly Includes 25 user seats, 1,000 unified credits/mo (up to 250,000 words or 1,000 images), website scanning, cross-language translation detection, analytics

All Personal features, 25 seats, advanced filters, website scanning, cross-language translation detection, analytics dashboard

Personal (Annual)2026-10-31 ↗
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USD 167.88/year
Annual $167.88 billed annually ($13.99/mo equivalent), 1,200 unified credits (up to 300,000 words or 1,200 images)

Personal tier annual features

Pro (Annual)2026-10-31 ↗
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USD 899.88/year
Annual $899.88 billed annually ($74.99/mo equivalent), 25 seats, 12,000 unified credits (up to 3M words or 12k images)

Pro tier annual features

4 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.

Verified monthly rates: Personal $16.99/mo, Pro $99.99/mo; explicit annual upfront invoice totals: Personal $167.88/yr ($13.99/mo), Pro $899.88/yr ($74.99/mo); extra unified credits available for top-up.

Cancellation, sources & verification record

Cancellation and refund terms unverified

Copyleaks Official Pricing Page (Annual View) ↗ · 2026-10-31 Capture 1 ↗

Copyleaks Official Pricing Page (Monthly View) ↗ · 2026-10-31 Capture 1 ↗

Allowance & disclosure on test date

Free trial credits granted upon signup for full scan execution

Input word count and remaining credits clearly visible prior to scanning

Evaluation basis & full scores · Overall 94.1/100

Overall = honesty & reputation × 30% + capability × 70%. Component maxima follow this report’s rubric. List scores are rounded for display; original precision is retained here.

Scoring version 2.3.1 · Test fixture anchor_aidetector_v1

Honesty & reputation · 92/100 · 30%

CriterionScoreRationaleBasis
Pricing transparency32 / 35 Explanation unavailable Evidence A →
Interaction restraint27 / 30 Explanation unavailable Evidence A →
Background & reputation19 / 20 Explanation unavailable Evidence A →
Engineering & privacy14 / 15 Explanation unavailable Evidence A →

Capability · 95/100 · 70%

CriterionScoreRationaleBasis
Task quality65 / 65 AI Probability: 100% · Human Probability: 0% · Label: ai · Calibrated: Yes Evidence A →
Deliverable specifications20 / 20 Clean unwatermarked export (8/8); Export spec: Full sentence-level coloration + 15 AI phrase attributions + plagiarism comparison report Evidence A →
Processing speed10 / 15 Network-observed server wait: 27.38s (API mode: async_verified; network upload 0s / end-to-end 27.38s shown for reference only, never penalized) Evidence A →

Legacy scores may include advertised maximum capabilities. Read tested output separately from paid capabilities. Records without matching tiers and scope are not ranked together.

AI content detection selection FAQ

Which ai content detection tools work without login or watermarks?

Out of 3 assessed tools, 1 exported watermark-free files without requiring an account on their test dates, led by copyleaks.com (94/100, 2026-11-01). Use the "Quick guest use" preset above to filter all 1 options.

Which ai content detection tool scored highest on task quality and overall performance?

By overall task score, gptzero.me ranks first (96/100, tested 2026-11-01); by task quality score alone, gptzero.me leads (65/100), while gptzero.me recorded the fastest server wait (2.5s).

How should I choose between one-off guest use and commercial plans for ai content detection?

For a one-off file, start with the 1 guest watermark-free tools or pay-as-you-go credit packs to avoid recurring subscriptions. For team or client work, use the "Verified commercial plan" preset to inspect the 0 tools with sourced commercial rights.

What do these results cover?

Historical records cover specific fixtures and test paths. Reports show samples, dates, native files and limitations.

How are tools evaluated?

Evaluation covers quality, exports, speed, pricing, interaction, background and privacy. Scores and reasons are available in each report.

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