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Start here if you know why you are leaving LongShot AI.
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CopylimeMost similar to LongShot AI in what it does, its category and its price.
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WritesonicHas a free plan, rated 4.2 out of 5.
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TextBuilder.aiFrom $1.95/mo, against from $29/mo for LongShot AI.
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WordHeroRated 4.1 out of 5 in our review, against 4.2 for LongShot AI.
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At a glance
Green means better than LongShot AI, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 LongShot AIBaseline | 4.2 | $29/mo | Yes | Discontinued in 2025 after four years in the market | |
| Copylime | 3.2−1.0 | Not listed | No | AI writing assistant for blog articles, books, cold emails and ad copy, used by 10,000+ writers, with a free trial and no credit card required. | vs LongShot AI |
| TextBuilder.ai | 3.4−0.8 | $1.95/mo$27.05 less | No | Pick your model - Gemini, Claude, GPT, LLaMA, or DeepSeek - and generate a full SEO article with research, charts, and Flux or Imagen visuals, complete with live web citations. | vs LongShot AI |
| Writesonic | 4.2Same | $16/mo$13 less | Yes | A content suite with sibling chatbot and image products | vs LongShot AI |
| WordHero | 4.1−0.1 | $49/mo$20 more | No | Unlimited one-click generation instead of metered credits | vs LongShot AI |
 Article Forge | 4.0−0.2 | $27/mo$2 less | No | One-click bulk article generation for SEO content mills | vs LongShot AI |
 AutoBlogging.Pro | 3.5−0.7 | Free | Yes | GPT-3.5/4-powered articles publish straight to WordPress, SEO-optimized and plagiarism-checked, in 190+ languages - free plan included, no card required. | vs LongShot AI |
 Articly | 3.2−1.0 | $19/mo$10 less | Yes | GPT-4 handles keyword research, writes 50+ SEO-optimized articles a month, and publishes straight to WordPress, Shopify, or Webflow - then keeps optimizing based on your actual Search Console rankings. | vs LongShot AI |
 Bramework | 4.1−0.1 | $19/mo$10 less | Yes | WordPress-native blog writer built by food bloggers | vs LongShot AI |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches LongShot AI.
Copylime
3.2Not listed
vs LongShot AI−1.0
AI writing assistant for blog articles, books, cold emails and ad copy, used by 10,000+ writers, with a free trial and no credit card required.
- An Article Writer for full-length blog posts
- Cold email and ad copy generation for marketers
- Named copywriting formulas such as Feature-Benefit-Outcome
No credit card needed to start the free trial
No public pricing page was found
TextBuilder.ai
3.4$1.95/mo
vs LongShot AI$27.05 less−0.8
Pick your model - Gemini, Claude, GPT, LLaMA, or DeepSeek - and generate a full SEO article with research, charts, and Flux or Imagen visuals, complete with live web citations.
- Choice of 5 named text models - Gemini, Claude, OpenAI, LLaMA, DeepSeek
- Named image models - Imagen, Ideogram, Flux
- Live web grounding with real citations
Unusually broad, specifically named model roster across text and image
Effective monthly cost varies significantly by billing cycle chosen
Writesonic
4.2$16/mo
vs LongShot AI$13 lessSame
A content suite with sibling chatbot and image products.
- SEO-structured long-form article generation
- Companion AI chatbot product (Chatsonic)
- Companion AI image generation (Photosonic)
Article writer holds up well against dedicated SEO content tools
Product family can feel sprawling across multiple sub-brands
WordHero
4.1$49/mo
vs LongShot AI$20 more−0.1
Unlimited one-click generation instead of metered credits.
- Unlimited basic content generation, no credit metering
- One-click blog post generation
- Built-in SEO optimization tools
Unlimited generation removes credit-anxiety pricing
Flat monthly cost less appealing for occasional, low-volume use
Article Forge
4.0$27/mo
vs LongShot AI$2 less−0.2
One-click bulk article generation for SEO content mills.
- Single-keyword article generation
- Built-in image sourcing
- Automatic heading structure
Genuinely one-click, no prompt engineering needed
Little control over tone or structure
AutoBlogging.Pro
3.5Free
vs LongShot AI−0.7
GPT-3.5/4-powered articles publish straight to WordPress, SEO-optimized and plagiarism-checked, in 190+ languages - free plan included, no card required.
- GPT-3/3.5/4-powered article generation
- Automatic WordPress publishing via plugin
- Built-in plagiarism detection and uniqueness verification
Publishes directly to WordPress, closing the loop without manual copy-paste
Free tier is a one-time 5 articles, not a recurring monthly allowance
Articly
3.2$19/mo
vs LongShot AI$10 less−1.0
GPT-4 handles keyword research, writes 50+ SEO-optimized articles a month, and publishes straight to WordPress, Shopify, or Webflow - then keeps optimizing based on your actual Search Console rankings.
- GPT-4-powered end-to-end blog automation - keywords through publishing
- 50+ SEO-optimized articles generated per month
- Direct publishing to WordPress, Shopify, or Webflow
Covers the entire pipeline from keyword research to publishing, not just drafting
Fully automated publishing (with no human review step by default) carries brand-voice and accuracy risk
Bramework
4.1$19/mo
vs LongShot AI$10 less−0.1
WordPress-native blog writer built by food bloggers.
- Keyword research built into the writer
- Long-form blog post generation
- One-click WordPress publishing
Direct WordPress publishing saves a step most tools skip
Narrow focus, nothing for non-blog content types
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is LongShot AI free?
LongShot AI has a free plan, and paid plans start from $29/mo.
What is the best free alternative to LongShot AI?
Writesonic is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.2 out of 5). Other free options: Bramework, AutoBlogging.Pro, Articly.
What is the cheapest alternative to LongShot AI?
Among paid plans, TextBuilder.ai has the lowest starting price (from $1.95/mo). If you need it free, start with Writesonic.
How did you pick these alternatives?
We match tools on what they do, their category and their price, using the details in our directory. Ratings come from our reviews and reader reviews.