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24 alternatives to Tech Doc Assistant

Google Docs add-on for recommendations on technical writing.

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Tech Doc Assistant launched in 2020; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Research PAL▲74

   AI-Powered research assistant for Google Docs

   2023 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Pointer▲621

   AI editing co-pilot for Google Docs

   2024 · getpointer.ai · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Writingmate▲454

   AI copilot for Google Docs, Slides, Sheets with 20k+ users

   2023 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   SEO Writing Assistant by SEMrush▲205

   Content optimization on the go

   2018 · semrush.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Writefull Thesaurus▲235

   A Google Docs add-on that uses AI to give you synonyms

   2017 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Foster▲302

   A better way to write.

   2022 · foster.co · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Thesaurus Pro▲74

   The Google Docs thesaurus add-on that doesn't suck.

   2016 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Typed⏎ Beta▲143

   Google Docs on steroids

   2021 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   ButterDocs▲571

   The Google Docs alternative for serious writers & teams

   2024 · butterdocs.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    You Need A Wiki▲579

    Create a wiki with Google Docs

    2019 · youneedawiki.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Plus AI for Google Docs▲70

    The easiest way to write with AI directly in Google Docs

    2024 · plusai.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    WorkGPT▲88

    Your ultimate GPT-powered AI assistant for Google Workspace

    2023 · workspace.google.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    SEO Extension for Google Docs▲163

    SEO optimization in Google Docs is now easier than ever.

    2020 · storychief.io · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Wraith Docs▲74

    A free and easy way to edit and polish your Google Docs.

    2023 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Magic Document Formatter▲213

    AI assistant for reader-friendly docs

    2024 · slite.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    DocGPT AI Writer for Docs▲66

    Transform your writing process with AI for Docs

    2023 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Docdown▲140

    Manage your web content with the power of Google Docs

    2016 · docdown.co · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Stashpad Docs▲248

    Your streamlined Google Docs alternative

    2024 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Linguix Turbo▲181

    Create clever text expansions to speed up your writing

    2023 · turbo.linguix.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Circular Docs▲160

    Create a knowledge base with your Google Drive content

    2021 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    JotBot▲113

    A document assistant that helps you write better, faster

    2024 · myjotbot.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Slick Docs▲101

    A hybrid of Google Docs and Wix

    2020 · slickdocs.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Remark▲128

    Google Docs for Video Projects

    2014 · remarkhq.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Zen Editor▲99

    Customizable AI Text Editor that syncs with Google Docs

    Nov 2025 · zeneditor.co · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →