Pangram vs Illuminarty

Pangram: AI text detector built to tell human writing from AI with low false positives. Illuminarty: Checks images and text for signs of AI generation and suggests the likely model. Here is how they compare on features, pricing, platforms, pros and cons.

Quick verdict

Pangram

Best for: Educators and editors who care most about avoiding false accusations.

Stands out for: Focus on low false positives; Clear segment view.

Illuminarty

Best for: Curious users and journalists checking whether an image is AI-made.

Stands out for: Handles images and text; Free tier.

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Pangram, Illuminarty
	Pangram Visit pangram.com (opens in a new tab)	Illuminarty Visit illuminarty.ai (opens in a new tab)
What it is	AI text detector built to tell human writing from AI with low false positives.	Checks images and text for signs of AI generation and suggests the likely model.
Pricing	Free + Paid	Free + Paid
Free to use	Yes	Yes
Category	AI Detectors & Plagiarism	AI Detectors & Plagiarism
Editor rank	#6 in category	#13 in category
Made by	Pangram Labs	Illuminarty
Best for	Educators and editors who care most about avoiding false accusations.	Curious users and journalists checking whether an image is AI-made.
Key features	AI text detection Segment-level results Multilingual support Chrome extension and API	AI image detection AI text detection Highlights suspect regions Chrome extension
Pros	Focus on low false positives Clear segment view API for teams	Handles images and text Free tier Visual region highlights
Cons	Free checks are limited No detector is perfect	Accuracy varies with newer models Advanced features are paid
Use it to	Check an essay before raising concerns Review submissions at a publication Add detection to a platform via the API	Check a social media image for AI generation Test text for AI writing Spot edited regions in a picture
Web app
Chrome extension
API