Are you in the middle of a writing block and looking for something to break it?
AI writing tools are great for that. Some will go the extra mile and even provide you with images to accompany your text.
That’s the case with Rytr, the writing platform we will talk about today. We’ll see its key features, pros and cons, and how to use it. But most importantly, we’ll determine if it is worth giving a try.
Rytr
Rytr is an AI writing tool founded by Abhi Godarathat that provides you with powerful features to generate words and manage everything from one place: SEO, grammar, and more.
You can generate blog ideas, CTAs, job descriptions and even songs!
Moreover, what sets apart Rytr from other AI writing tools is besides generating words, it also generates images. AI image generators have been on the rise lately and Rytr stays avant-garde.
Key features
Dashboard
Rytr has a clean dashboard with a panel on the left where you can set the default output of all your documents. On the right, you can organize documents in folders and quickly find your favorite ones.
You can also switch from light mode to dark mode.
There’s also a History tab where you’ll find all your recent documents and the date they were last edited.
From the moment you land on the dashboard, you’ll realize Rytr is a very easy-to-use platform. This straightforwardness makes it a comfortable place to write.
Content generator
It has more than 30 use case templates to generate short and long-form content. You’ll find YouTube video ideas, story plots, SEO meta titles and blog section writing, among others.
You can also create your own custom use cases. The process might take a while since your use case has to be approved by Rytr.
It takes Rytr just about 15 mins to write a 1,000-word piece! Anyone that writes knows how fast that is.
Editor
The Editor has some very cool features. Besides the traditional bold, heading, and other operations, you’ll see features that allow you to change the content.
For example, “Expand” helps you insert a few words throughout the text to make it wordier. You’ll also find “shorten”, “rephrase”, “append” and more.
If you find the output unsatisfying, you can also report poor output quality.
Image generator
Besides generating text, you can also generate images within your text, thanks to their AI image generator. If used wisely, the combination of the two AI features gives you an impeccable result.
Something I really appreciate about this feature is it doesn’t give you the same image twice.
I generated multiple images with the same input and they were all different.
You can see an example of this in the tutorial below.
Languages
Rytr lets you write in more than 30 languages. That’s a lot.
However, it doesn’t offer any variants inside the languages. So if you’re writing in English, you’ll get US English by default. However, Rytr assures that they are looking into options that will fix this.
I tried Rytr in Spanish, and it has some grammar mistakes like inconsistent pronouns.
Tones and other customizations
AI writing tools usually offer different tones to give your writing personality: casual, assertive, etc. But the number of tones Rytr has is incredible, from humble to humorous.
Rytr offers one, two, or three variants of the output, so you decide which version you like better.
You can also tweak the creativity level, choosing between optimal, none, low, medium, high, and maximum. It’s a bit unclear how they vary since creativity isn’t an exact measure, so I found this feature a bit confusing.
Profile
A recent feature Rytr offers its users is Ryting profile. It’s a sort of portfolio so you as a content writer or copywriter can easily display your work to the world.
The process of creating your profile is super easy. You simply add your name, a short bio, and your picture, and it’s done. You can then pin any document you have on your dashboard to your profile and share your profile link to get discovered by new clients.
Team features
Rytr also has workflow and team management features, although the most interesting features are yet left to incorporate. For example, right now, you still don’t have doc-level sharing, joint editing, project folders, or public-private links.
Each additional team seat costs $19 per month on Rytr Unlimited and $9 per month on the Saver plan.
The good thing about team plans is that you won’t hit the limits quite often. Each individual team member can have a separate account, therefore, getting more flexibility over their usage.
Statistics and credits
Statistics show you how many use cases have you used, but also how much money and time you saved by using Rytr instead of traditional writing.
In the credits section, you’ll see how many credits you’ve used and how many you have left.
Other features
Rytr has a built-in plagiarism checker powered by Copyscape.
It also has a Chrome extension, so you can use it on Gmail, WordPress, and anywhere you want. Keep in mind it’s still in Beta, and it might have compatibility issues with some websites and apps.
Integrations
On the Integrations tab, you can activate a SERP analysis and keyword suggestions. The last one requires you to have a SEMrush account.
They also offer an API.
Support and resources
Rytr has a knowledge base to help you get started on your journey, as well as a FAQ section. It has only one video tutorial, and it’s a bit annoying since it has a very robotic voice-over.
They also have a premium, members-only community you can join to interact with other users and find out about different events.
You can contact Rytr by chat, email, or social media.
Pricing
Rytr has three plans:
- Free forever: generate 10k characters per month and up to 5 images per month with AI.
- Saver: $9 per month. Generate 100K characters per month and create your own custom use case.
- Unlimited: $29 per month. Generate unlimited characters and get a dedicated account manager.
Besides paying for it, you can increase your monthly quota of credits by posting a review on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, AppSumo, Trustpilot or G2 Crowd. You’ll receive 1,000 credits for each social media.
Rytr Tutorial
To start using Rytr, first sign up with your email or Google account. It’s free!
Once you verify your email, you’ll land directly on the dashboard, where Rytr will show you a strange-sounding video tutorial. You can come back and rewatch it anytime.
To get started writing, select your preferred language, tone of voice and use case. I went with Spanish, “convincing” and Call To Action.
For better results, follow the format shown as the placeholder text in the input area.
Decide how many output variations you’d like and then click “Ryte for me” on the bottom.
Here’s my result:
Now you can tweak the text so it looks just like you want it.
I wanted to try their image generator feature, so I copy “papas fritas con cebolla y crema” and click the “AI image” option. Here’s the result (you’ll be so hungry, I’m so sorry):
Once you have multiple documents, you can create your portfolio. Click on “Account” on the upper left of your dashboard and select the “Profile” tab.
Scroll down and click “Create your Profile”. Then fill in your details and click “Create”. Keep in mind once you create your profile, you won’t be able to delete it.
I found this information a bit too late. The good news is people will only see your profile when you share its link with them, so there’s really no problem.
Once you pin your documents to your profile, it will look something like this:
Rytr Pros and Cons
Pros
- It has a free plan.
- It generates AI images besides text.
- You can create a portfolio.
Cons
- Currently, there aren’t many team collaboration features.
- Languages other than English have issues.
Conclusion
Rytr is a unique AI writing tool that has tons of great features to create and edit your text.
I have to say I had a lot of fun using Rytr.
It’s free, it’s super simple to use, it gives you just the number of customizations you need and it has a very complete editor. It can even generate images of french fries!
However, I wouldn’t rely on it for an article. Its languages still require improvement and it can be quite incoherent at times.
I hope future updates will fix this issue but for now, it’s just not enough.
Have you tried Rytr before?
What’s your take on it?
Tell us in the comments!
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