Compare Lightkey and Writer 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (73.3% of reviews)
Small-Business (59.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00
$18.00 1 Users Per Month
Lightkey
Star Rating
(16)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (73.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00
Browse all 4 pricing plansWriter
Star Rating
(86)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (59.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$18.00 1 Users Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Writer excels in its Grammar Check feature, scoring 8.9, which reviewers mention helps in maintaining high-quality writing. In contrast, Lightkey does not have a specified score for this feature, indicating a potential gap in its grammar support.
- Reviewers mention that Lightkey shines with its Ease of Use rating of 9.6, making it a preferred choice for those who prioritize a user-friendly interface. Writer, while still strong at 8.7, may require a bit more learning curve for new users.
- G2 users highlight the Quality of Support for Lightkey, which received a perfect score of 10.0, suggesting that users feel well-supported. In comparison, Writer's support quality at 8.5 may not meet the same level of user satisfaction.
- Users on G2 report that Writer's Content Dashboard feature, rated at 8.6, provides a comprehensive overview of content performance, which is beneficial for content strategists. Lightkey lacks a similar feature, which may limit its usability for content management.
- Reviewers mention that Writer's Plagiarism Check feature, rated at 7.2, is a valuable tool for ensuring originality in writing. Lightkey does not provide a comparable feature, which could be a drawback for users concerned about content authenticity.
- Users say that Lightkey's Response Generation Speed is rated at 9.0, making it efficient for real-time applications. Writer also scores 9.0 in this area, but Lightkey's overall performance in multi-turn conversations is noted to be superior, enhancing user experience in interactive settings.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Lightkey
Lightkey Free
$0.00
Save up to 1000 keystrokes per month in MS Office, Chrome & Edge
- Save up to 1,000 monthly keystrokes
- MS Office, Chrome & Edge integration
- Text prediction & real-time correction
Writer
Team
$18.00
1 Users Per Month
Basic plan for individuals just getting started with generative AI, for teams of up to 5 users.
- Output and insight generation
- 35+ prebuilt templates
- Recaps to process recordings
Free Trial
Lightkey
Free Trial is available
Writer
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
9
8.3
80
Ease of Use
9.6
9
8.7
83
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
8.9
53
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.8
26
Quality of Support
10.0
9
8.5
55
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.6
23
Product Direction (% positive)
8.5
8
8.6
82
Features by Category
Coding
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Editing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Grammar
Not enough data
8.9
43
Feature Not Available
8.7
41
Feature Not Available
8.7
42
Formatting
Feature Not Available
7.2
41
Feature Not Available
8.5
42
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Content
Not enough data
7.7
35
Not enough data
7.5
36
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Product Type
Not enough data
7.8
40
Not enough data
7.2
37
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
7.7
36
Feature Not Available
7.8
36
Audio
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Video
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Image
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Text
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Performance
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
7.7
5
Usability
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.3
5
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.7
5
Ethics & Compliance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content - AI Content Detectors
Not enough data
7.7
23
Not enough data
7.4
23
Not enough data
8.6
24
Not enough data
7.7
22
AI Detection Model - AI Content Detectors
Not enough data
8.0
24
Not enough data
8.7
25
Not enough data
8.1
22
Monitoring - AI Content Detectors
Not enough data
8.0
24
Not enough data
7.8
24
Content Generation - AI Content Creation Platforms
Not enough data
8.5
9
Not enough data
7.8
9
Not enough data
8.7
9
Management - AI Content Creation Platforms
Not enough data
7.5
8
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
7.9
8
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Lightkey and Writer are categorized as AI Writing Assistant
Unique Categories
Lightkey is categorized as Text Editor
Writer is categorized as AI Content Creation Platforms, Large Language Models (LLMs), and AI Content Detectors
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Lightkey
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Writer
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Financial Services
13.3%
Computer Software
13.3%
Venture Capital & Private Equity
6.7%
Publishing
6.7%
Public Relations and Communications
6.7%
Other
53.3%
Computer Software
19.8%
Marketing and Advertising
12.8%
Information Technology and Services
8.1%
Consulting
4.7%
Writing and Editing
4.7%
Other
50.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
Lightkey
Most Helpful Favorable Review
John B.
Verified User in Insurance
As someone who spend a lot of time typing out extensive summaries of educative books, writing articles and too many E-mails (as of late), Lightkey.io is a blessing since I discovered and implemented it about two years ago. Since Lightkey keeps track of how...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Writer
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Laura G.
Verified User in Writing and Editing
The most helpful aspect of Writer is the inclusivity option. I've come across no other AI tool this good at ensuring inclusive communication.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Financial Services
There's an arbitrary cap of 5 users for anything that's not an enterprise plan (no option to pay for additional users) and the plugins are only really available on a per-software basis (meaning you'll have to find and install a plugin for every app you...
John B.
Verified User in Insurance
As someone who spend a lot of time typing out extensive summaries of educative books, writing articles and too many E-mails (as of late), Lightkey.io is a blessing since I discovered and implemented it about two years ago. Since Lightkey keeps track of how...
Laura G.
Verified User in Writing and Editing
The most helpful aspect of Writer is the inclusivity option. I've come across no other AI tool this good at ensuring inclusive communication.
Verified User in Financial Services
There's an arbitrary cap of 5 users for anything that's not an enterprise plan (no option to pay for additional users) and the plugins are only really available on a per-software basis (meaning you'll have to find and install a plugin for every app you...
Discussions
What is LightKey software?
1 comment
SS
As the official description says, "Lightkey is a free AI-powered writing assistant for Windows, offering real-time text predictions, spelling & grammar...Read more
Is LightKey any good?
1 comment
SS
Lightkey is an incredibly useful tool for those of us who write all day, and it would be useful to others, who simply use it as a tool to reply to emails...Read more
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