AI detector

Pangram

Checks whether text was written by AI, with low false positive rates in independent research.

OUR TAKE

Our pick for most people who need to check writing for AI, used as a signal rather than proof.

Where it appears

Our pickThe Best AI Detector

What’s good

  • Lowest false positive rate in a 2025 Chicago study
  • Caught most AI text across four models
  • Works in Google Docs and Gmail

What to know

  • Headline accuracy claims not fully explained
  • Free plan limits unclear

Key features

  • Up to 300,000 words/month on Individual
  • AI image detection
  • Similarity checks
  • OCR for scanned documents
  • Browser extension

Works with

  • Google Docs
  • Gmail
  • Google Classroom
  • Canvas
SOURCES

Where this comes from

01
Pangram pricing
02
Chicago Booth Review
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