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A research-grade AI writing studio — cited fact-checks, tone-matched paraphrasing, instant summaries — without the bland 'as an AI' voice ChatGPT defaults to.
What's broken today
- ×AI text reads robotic.
- ×No way to fact-check claims in-line.
- ×Switching between research and writing breaks flow.
How Hobnob fixes it
Cited research
Every fact you drop into a draft has a source URL.
Tone control
Paraphraser holds your voice — not OpenAI's.
Long-form support
Essay writer outputs 3000+ word drafts with structure.
Try these prompts
Copy-paste straight into Hobnob to see the difference.
Best AI tools for writers
Start free as a writer
Unlimited cited search. No credit card. Cancel any time (you won't want to).
Open Hobnob AIFAQ
Will editors detect AI?
Use Hobnob for research and drafting, then rewrite in your voice. The cited research is yours to use freely.
Is my data private?
Yes. Hobnob runs in Incognito mode by default — your queries are not used to train any AI model, and Pro/Business plans get zero ad tracking.
Do I need a credit card?
No. The free plan gives you unlimited AI search forever, no card required. Upgrade only when you want Pro Search, Deep Research or larger file uploads.