Scribbr
by Scribbr
FreemiumAI-powered academic writing assistant offering citation generation, plagiarism detection, and grammar checking for students and researchers.
Overview
Scribbr is a comprehensive academic writing platform that combines AI-powered tools with expert human editing services. Popular among students and researchers, it offers citation generation, plagiarism detection, grammar checking, and professional proofreading services.
The platform supports all major citation styles (APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard) and integrates AI assistance throughout the academic writing process. Scribbr's plagiarism checker compares documents against a massive database of academic publications and web content.
Pricing
Free Tools
$0 /mo
- Citation generator, grammar checker, and paraphrasing tool available at no cost
Plagiarism Check
$9 /mo
- Comprehensive plagiarism scan against academic and web databases
Proofreading
$19 /mo
- Expert human proofreading with turnaround based on document length
- Citation editing from $14.95/document. Pay-per-use model — no subscription required
Pros & Cons
Pros
Comprehensive academic writing toolkit covering citations, grammar, and plagiarism
Supports all major citation styles including APA, MLA, Chicago, and Harvard
Expert human editors available alongside AI tools for thorough review
Free tools are genuinely useful for quick checks and citations
Trusted by millions of students worldwide with proven accuracy
Cons
Pay-per-use model can be expensive for frequent users over time
No monthly subscription option for heavy academic writers
Focused primarily on academic writing, not general content creation
Human editing has turnaround time that may not suit tight deadlines
Limited collaboration features for group academic projects