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Winston AI

β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…4.0Content DetectionPaidUpdated 27 Oct 2026

AI detection with OCR for scanned work

Winston detects AI text and can read scanned or photographed documents via OCR, which matters for handwritten submissions.

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Starter prompts

Copy one into Winston AI and swap the {braces} for your own details.

  • Analyse this text and tell me how likely it is AI-generated, with the signals you see: {text}.
  • Check this image for watermarks or synthetic artefacts and explain what you found: {image}.
  • Compare these two samples and say which reads more human, and why: {first} / {second}.

Overview

A smaller player with a practical edge: OCR support means photographed homework can be scanned, and it detects AI-generated images as well as text. Reporting is clean and aimed at teachers.

Key Features

OCR scanning

Reads photos and scans of printed work.

Image detection

Flags AI-generated pictures.

Readability scoring

Reports on text complexity.

How to Use

  1. Upload a document or photo.
  2. Run the AI and plagiarism checks.
  3. Review the highlighted probability per paragraph.

Core Advantages

  • βœ“Handles scanned documents
  • βœ“Image detection included
  • βœ“Simple interface

Who It's For

TeachersEditorsRecruiters

Pricing & Free Trial

Credit subscriptionIndicative β€” not yet re-checked
PlanPriceNotes
Solo~$18 / month100k words
Team~$29 / month250k words

Free tier: 2,000 words free.

Prices are indicative β€” check the current list on gowinston.ai

Frequently asked questions

What is Winston AI?
Winston detects AI text and can read scanned or photographed documents via OCR, which matters for handwritten submissions.
Is there a free plan for Winston AI?
2,000 words free.
How much does Winston AI cost?
Winston AI uses a credit subscription model. The entry paid plan is ~$18 / month (Solo).
What can Winston AI do?
Its headline capabilities: ocr scanning; image detection; readability scoring.
Who is Winston AI for?
It is aimed at teachers, editors, recruiters.

Our Verdict

The OCR support is the reason to pick it over GPTZero for paper-based classrooms.

Community rating

4.9
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