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Truessay vs Strokes

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Truessay compared with Strokes
DetailTruessay logo TruessayStrokes logo Strokes
What it doesAI research assistant that grounds every claim in real, peer-reviewed citations The editor that makes you think sharper
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inUS US
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingStudent plan: $9.99/month (verified academic email); Pro annual: $12.99/month billed annually ($155.88 once a year); Pro monthly: $25.99/month. Citation Finder is free. Free plan at $0/month with basic writing features and limited AI allowance. Plus plan at $9/month with unlimited docs, encrypted cloud backups, external connections, and x5 more AI usage. Pro plan at $29/month with all Plus features plus multi-agent mode and x15 more AI usage, marked as Best value.
Key features
  • Search-first methodology across 200M+ peer-reviewed academic papers
  • Verifiable DOIs on every citation
  • Transparent paper list per draft
  • Multi-language drafting in 11 languages including Arabic RTL
  • Support for APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard, IEEE citation styles
  • Export to DOCX, Markdown, and LaTeX formats
  • Live retrieval across 200M+ academic papers
  • Real-time access to latest research
  • Intent Analysis and Deep Scholarly Query
  • Intelligent AI assistant with chat, edit and write capabilities
  • True offline experience with local file storage
  • Web research and image generation
  • Deep mode for complex creative tasks
  • Multi-agent mode for collaborative AI
  • Import and export multiple file formats
  • Encrypted cloud backups
  • Page and pageless document viewing modes
  • External connections for integrations
What makes it different
  • Uses search-first methodology to query live academic databases before writing, avoiding hallucinated citations
  • Every citation includes a clickable DOI link for immediate verification
  • Supports 11 languages with automatic citation formatting across different language styles
  • Designed specifically for academic integrity with transparent source auditing
  • Exports ready-to-submit documents with formatted citations in multiple styles
  • Keeps your files locally on your machine instead of on company servers
  • Combines offline-first document editing with integrated AI without tab-hopping
  • Works with your existing file formats and imports from popular platforms
  • Fast performance for large documents with flexible viewing options
  • Designed for writers and thinkers who care about word quality
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)14 −1 (down) since last check13 −1 (down) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)194
Citation Flow (Majestic)1222
Referring domains (Majestic)9215

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