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Shortly AI
Distraction-free AI writing app.
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Best for
Writers who want a clean, distraction-free interface for AI-assisted long-form drafting.
At a glance
- Pricing
- paidfrom $65/mo
- Setup time
- 2 minutes
- Learning curve
- easy
- Last verified
- 5/22/2026
What we love
- ✓Clean writing UI
- ✓Simple commands
- ✓Quiet, focused workspace
Where it falls short
- −Smaller model behind it
- −Pricey vs alternatives
- −Stale product velocity
Pricing
✓ Pricing verified Jun 21, 20262 tiers
Monthly
$65
per month
- ✓Unlimited words
Annual
$79
per year
- ✓~$6.50/mo
Why we picked it
Shortly AI was an early Jasper alternative. Acquired and quietly maintained — less competitive in 2026.
Overview
Distraction-free AI writing app. Writers who want a clean, distraction-free interface for AI-assisted long-form drafting.
Key features
- ●Minimal writing UI
- ●Instruct-style commands
- ●Long-form continuation
- ●Story branching
- ●Save drafts
- ●Markdown export
Best use cases
Distraction-free novel drafting
Type, prompt, continue.
Long-form essay writing
AI nudges without leaving the page.
Integrations
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