Lex

Lex is a minimal, distraction-free writing editor with AI built in — think Google Docs meets a smart AI collaborator, without the clutter. You write in a clean interface and invoke AI with ++ to get suggestions for continuing your thought, rephrasing a sentence, or generating new ideas. The AI is conversational, not template-driven, making it feel more like writing with a partner than filling in a form. Free tier is available; Pro is $12/month and unlocks unlimited AI usage and feedback features.

Built for essayists, newsletter writers, bloggers, and anyone who thinks in prose. If you write regularly and want AI that fits into your writing flow rather than taking over it, Lex is designed exactly for that. The AI-generated feedback feature (asks Lex to give notes on your draft) is particularly useful for long-form writers who need an outside eye.

Where it's limited: no templates, no SEO tools, no team collaboration features — it's a writing tool, not a content platform. If you need a full content workflow (keywords, briefs, publishing), look at Jasper or Writesonic. Lex is for writers who care about the craft of writing and want AI to enhance that, not replace it. Small but devoted user base; the product improves steadily.