Compareaitextdetectly vs Winston AI
Both tools estimate whether writing came from an AI model. We make aitextdetectly, so this page sticks to what each company publishes. Winston's figures come from its pricing page, checked in September 2026. Prices change, so check before you buy.
Choose Winston AI if
- You want plagiarism checking and AI detection in one tool. Both Winston plans compared here include plagiarism checks, and we don't offer them.
- You pay yearly and check less than 100,000 words a month. Winston Essential works out to $5 a month billed yearly, against $6 for our Plus.
- You'd rather try the paid features before paying. Winston offers a 14-day trial.
Choose aitextdetectly if
- You check a lot of text. On monthly billing, Plus costs $0.12 per 10,000 words and Winston Essential costs $1.80. For teams, Pro costs $0.037 and Winston Advanced $1.45.
- You need an API on a small budget. Pro includes API access and 5 seats for $15 a month. The cheapest Winston plan here with an API is Essential, at $18.
- You want to see why a text was flagged. Results mark the sentences that read as AI, list the indicators behind the score, and say Inconclusive when the evidence points both ways.
- You'd rather your text isn't kept. We send it to our detection provider for that one request and keep no copy.
Plans
Price and limits, side by side
The closest individual plan and the closest team plan from each company. Cost per 10,000 words uses the monthly price.
For one person
| Feature | aitextdetectly | Winston |
|---|---|---|
| Plan | Plus | Essential |
| Price, billed monthly | $12 / mo | $18 / mo |
| Price, billed yearly | $6 / mo | $5 / mo |
| Words per month | 1,000,000 | 100,000 |
| Cost per 10,000 words | $0.12 | $1.80 |
| API access | No, Pro only | Yes |
| Seats | 1 | Not listed |
| Plagiarism check | ||
| Free option | 3 scans / day | 14-day trial |
For teams and API use
| Feature | aitextdetectly | Winston |
|---|---|---|
| Plan | Pro | Advanced |
| Price, billed monthly | $15 / mo | $29 / mo |
| Price, billed yearly | $7.50 / mo | $8 / mo |
| Words per month | 4,000,000 | 200,000 |
| Cost per 10,000 words | $0.037 | $1.45 |
| API access | Yes | Yes |
| Seats | 5 included | Up to 5 |
| Plagiarism check | ||
| Free option | 3 scans / day | 14-day trial |
Our Plus words come with up to 2,000 scans a month and Pro with up to 2,500, shared across 5 seats. If you run many very short scans, the scan cap is the one you'll reach first.
Winston was running a 50% sale when checked; its list prices are shown.
What about accuracy?
We haven't found an independent benchmark that tests aitextdetectly and Winston AI on the same texts, so this page makes no accuracy claim either way. A vendor's own accuracy figure comes from texts and cutoffs the vendor chose.
The fairest test is your own. Run both tools on writing where you already know who wrote it, and include plenty of writing by people: wrongly flagging a person costs more than missing some AI text. Our About page explains how our detector reaches a verdict and what our own testing found.
Try it on writing you know.
3 free scans a day, no card needed. See the score, the sentences behind it, and when the answer is Inconclusive.
FAQ
aitextdetectly vs Winston
Is aitextdetectly cheaper than Winston AI?
On monthly billing, aitextdetectly Plus is $12 for 1,000,000 words a month ($0.12 per 10,000 words). Winston Essential is $18 for 100,000 words ($1.80 per 10,000 words). Billed yearly, Plus is $6 a month and Essential is $5. Winston prices are its public list prices as of September 2026.
Does aitextdetectly check for plagiarism like Winston AI?
No. aitextdetectly only estimates whether text was written by AI. Winston AI includes plagiarism checking on the plans compared here, so if you need both in one tool, it covers more.
Is aitextdetectly more accurate than Winston AI?
We don't know, and we don't claim it. We haven't found an independent benchmark that tests both tools on the same texts. The fairest test is to run both on writing where you already know the author, including writing by people, since wrongly flagging a person is the costlier mistake.
Can I try both for free?
Yes. aitextdetectly gives a free account 3 scans a day of up to 5,000 characters each, with no card. Winston AI offers a 14-day trial.