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Type AI

Type.ai combines deep AI integration with rich formatting, but requires credits for advanced features.

Checked 5 Oct 2026 Reviewed by Alex Listed since August 2024

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At a glance

Starts at Free Try all of Type's features for free Price as published by the vendor, September 2026.
Free tier Yes, limited
Platforms Web
Best for Long-form creative writing
Not for Short-form content writers

4.0 out of 5

Scored by Alex after real use

Our verdict

AI-powered editor integrates deeply into your work, saving time and effort. Best for long-form projects; skip if you need basic tools only.

✓What it does well

Deep AI integrationDrafts and AI assistant are deeply integrated, no copy-pasting required.
Multimodal publishingExport as DOCX, PDF or high-quality narrated audio track directly from app.
Rich formatting supportSupports images, tables, code blocks and math for detailed stories.

✕Where it falls short

Limited free plan featuresFree tier offers basic writing tools but lacks AI features and credits.
No offline editing mode outside ProRequires internet connection to use full offline capabilities, even in Premium plans.
Paid for advanced featuresCredits required for AI chat and generation; paid plans only include premium models.

Key features

Style creationCreate custom writing rules to make your work unique.
Character notes managementSave rich details about characters, settings and scenes for specific suggestions.
Version historyTrack changes with version history, perfect for editing.
Image EmbeddingSupports embedding images for visual descriptions

Questions about Type AI

What is Type AI?

Type AI is an AI-powered web editor where drafts and the AI assistant are deeply integrated, so no copy-pasting is needed. It supports rich formatting such as images, tables, code blocks, and math, and offers custom style rules and version history for long-form projects.

How much does Type AI cost?

Type AI has a limited free tier. Paid plans are Basic at $8 per month, Pro at $16 per month, and Max at $64 per month, and the Basic plan includes 500,000 credits for shorter-form content.

Can Type AI export documents?

Yes. Type AI exports work as DOCX or PDF files, or as a high-quality narrated audio track, directly from the app. The reviewer lists this multimodal publishing among its main strengths, along with deep AI integration and rich formatting support.

What are the downsides of Type AI?

The reviewer notes that Type AI requires credits for AI chat and generation, with premium models included only on paid plans. The reviewer also says it is best skipped by anyone who needs only basic tools, and Toolio lists it as not for short-form content writers.

Is Type AI good for writing fiction?

Toolio lists Type AI as best for long-form creative writing. Character notes save rich details about characters, settings, and scenes for more specific suggestions, and custom style rules help keep a writer's work distinct. Alex scored it 4.0 out of 5 after real use.