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Best AI to write a cover letter — for beginners

A tailored, human-sounding letter for each job in minutes. Here are 5 tools, easiest first. Our pick: ChatGPT.

ChatGPT

Has a free tier

Beginner score ●●●●● 5/5 — Just a chat box: type like you talk and it answers.

Free plan with unlimited text chats; uploads, images and voice are limited. Paid Plus is $20/mo; see chatgpt.com/pricing for Go and other plans. No card to start.

The first thing to typeHelp me write a polite email to my landlord about a leaking sink that still isn't fixed after two weeks. Keep it firm but friendly.
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Claude

Has a free tier

Beginner score ●●●●● 5/5 — Calm, clear writing and very good at long documents.

Free plan with daily limits. Pro $20/mo ($17/mo billed yearly). No card to start.

The first thing to typeI'm attaching a document. Explain it to me like I'm a smart 12-year-old, then list the 3 things I need to act on.
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Google Gemini

Has a free tier

Beginner score ●●●●● 5/5 — Works with the Google account you already have.

Free plan with generous limits. Google AI Plus and AI Pro ($19.99/mo) raise them. No card to start.

The first thing to typePlan 5 easy weeknight dinners for a family of 4, under $80 total, and give me one shopping list sorted by store aisle.
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Grammarly

Has a free tier

Beginner score ●●●●● 5/5 — Fixes mistakes as you type, with almost nothing to learn.

Free plan checks spelling and grammar and includes a monthly allowance of AI prompts. Pro is paid. No card to start.

The first thing to typeMake this sound more confident and less apologetic: [paste your email]
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Teal

Has a free tier

Beginner score ●●●●○ 4/5 — Guided resume builder that suggests bullet points; lots of extra job-search features to ignore at first.

Free Forever plan with unlimited resumes and job tracking. Teal+ is $13/week, $29/30 days or $79/90 days. No card to start.

The first thing to typePaste a job ad you like, then ask: Rewrite my last job's bullet points so they match the keywords in this posting.
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Quick tips

  • Start with the free plan. You can always upgrade later.
  • Be specific: say who it's for, the tone, and how long.
  • Don't paste private info (passwords, bank or medical details).
  • Check facts before you rely on them — AI can be confidently wrong.

Common questions

What is the best AI to write a cover letter for beginners?

Our top pick is ChatGPT (5/5 for beginners): Just a chat box: type like you talk and it answers.

Is there a free AI to write a cover letter?

Yes. These start free with no card: ChatGPT, Claude, Google Gemini, Grammarly, Teal.

What should I type first?

Try this in ChatGPT: Help me write a polite email to my landlord about a leaking sink that still isn't fixed after two weeks. Keep it firm but friendly.

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