- Plagiarism Detection: Scans submitted text against online sources to identify overlapping or copied content.
- Similarity Score: Provides a percentage-based indication of how much text matches existing sources.
- Source Linking: Flags matched passages and links them to potential original sources.
- Writing Suite Integration: Works alongside grammar checking, proofreading, and citation tools in Chegg Writing.
- Student-Oriented Interface: Simple submission process designed for essays and assignments.
Chegg Writing Plagiarism Tool
Student-focused plagiarism detection integrated with Chegg Writing tools
Updated August 11, 2026
Chegg Writing Plagiarism Tool Overview
Chegg Writing is a student writing workspace with plagiarism checking, grammar, proofreading, and citation support. Students can paste text or upload a paper, review matching passages and sources, then work through writing issues before submission.
It is designed as a personal pre-submission aid. The similarity result can help with revision, but students still need to follow their school’s citation and academic-integrity rules.
Key Features
Pricing
| Plan | Price | What is included |
|---|---|---|
| Chegg Writing | $9.95/month after a 3-day free trial | Plagiarism scans plus grammar, proofreading and citation tools |
Pricing source: official pricing page.
Pros
Compared with |
Why this product may fit better |
|---|---|
| Turnitin | Chegg Writing is sold directly to individual students and can be tried for three days. Turnitin is usually supplied by a school, so Chegg is easier to access for a personal pre-submission check. |
| Grammarly | Chegg Writing puts plagiarism, citations, grammar and proofreading in one student-focused workspace. Grammarly is a broader writing assistant, while Chegg keeps the workflow close to essays and coursework. |
| Quetext | A Chegg Writing subscription also covers citation and proofreading help. Quetext offers more plan choices for originality checks, but Chegg can be simpler for someone who already uses Chegg for study support. |
Cons
Compared with |
Where this product may fall short |
|---|---|
| Turnitin | Turnitin checks against institutional student-paper and publication collections and gives instructors assignment controls. Chegg Writing does not offer that school-managed review process. |
| Grammarly | Grammarly works across browsers, documents and everyday business writing. Chegg Writing has a narrower student workflow and is less useful as an always-on writing assistant. |
| Quetext | Quetext has a continuing free tier and a checker-only paid plan. Chegg Writing offers only a short trial before the full monthly subscription starts. |
Reviews
- Quetext review: Quetext's competitor-published review says Chegg is convenient for students who already want its writing bundle. Its tests raised concerns about nuanced plagiarism, academic-database coverage and the lack of a separate AI detector.
- GPTZero review: GPTZero's competitor-published test found a low plagiarism match on an AI-written sample and several scores that were hard to interpret together. The reviewer also found the scan slow and the interface awkward.
- AI Detect Plus review: AI Detect Plus reports missed copied passages, false positives and limited upload options in its own testing. It also notes that Chegg does not sell the plagiarism checker as a separate product.
