I Built a Free AI Writing Tools Platform in a Weekend — Here’s Exactly How

Last weekend, I built and deployed a completely free AI writing tools platform called Textora . There are no paywalls, no word limits, and no account required.

Here’s a clear breakdown of what I built, how I built it, and what I learned along the way.

The Problem

Most AI writing tools today come with frustrating limitations:

QuillBot restricts free paraphrasing to around 125 words

Many “AI humanizers” charge $15–$20 per month

Several tools require signups just to try basic features

I wanted to build something genuinely useful — fully free, unlimited, and easy to access.

The Result

textora.org — a platform with 15 free AI writing tools

Built using Next.js 14 , powered by the Groq API , and deployed at no cost

Tech Stack Breakdown

Framework: Next.js 14 (App Router + TypeScript)

I used the App Router because it provides a clean separation of concerns:

Server Components for static pages and SEO

Client Components for…