Side by side
| Feature | Turnitin | Originality.ai |
|---|---|---|
| What it does | Academic integrity platform that detects plagiarism and AI-generated writing and supports grading and feedback for schools and universities. | AI detector and content checker that flags AI-generated text and plagiarism for writers, editors, teachers and publishers. |
| Price from | not listed | 12.95 USD/mo |
| Free plan | ? | yes |
| Platforms | web | web, chrome, api |
| API | not stated | yes |
Turnitin: key features
- Plagiarism and similarity checking against large text databases
- AI writing detection and writing process analytics (Turnitin Clarity)
- Grading and feedback workflows (Feedback Studio)
- Flexible grading of paper-based work (Gradescope)
- Secure offline digital exam platform (ExamSoft)
- Originality checking for publishers and researchers (iThenticate)
Originality.ai: key features
- AI text detection with sentence highlights
- Plagiarism checker
- Deep Scan with editing suggestions
- Bulk scan of multiple texts
- Chrome and Google Docs extension with writing replay
- AI detection API
FAQ
Is Turnitin or Originality.ai better?
It depends on the job - compare prices, free plans and features in the table above.
Are Turnitin and Originality.ai free?
Turnitin: The vendor does not state this clearly on the homepage or pricing page. Originality.ai: Yes, there is a free plan. Basic plan with AI detection only: 3 scans per day, limit of 2,000 words per scan, file upload (docx, pdf, doc). No subscription required.