WriteHook
WriteHook is a free web-based songwriting toolkit for developing lyrics and musical ideas.
What WriteHook is
WriteHook is a free web-based songwriting toolkit for developing lyrics and musical ideas. Its workspace includes a song library, lyrics editor, chord diagrams, chord progressions and melodies, drum machine, rhyme and word finder, writing prompts, voice recorder, and autosave. Separate browser tools provide word associations, chord identification, chord transposition, drum creation, and recording. These standalone tools require no account or download, and the maker says users can begin without signing up. Without an account, songs and preferences remain stored locally in the browser; signing in makes songs available across devices and sessions. WriteHook is intended for songwriters, including singer-songwriters, guitar and piano players, and lyricists. The maker states that it has no AI and does not suggest what to write next. The free plan costs nothing, includes every feature, and has no paid tiers, subscriptions, or premium features. An optional supporter contribution unlocks nothing. The privacy policy says personal information is not sold and ads are not displayed. Analytics cookies require consent; otherwise analytics uses limited cookieless mode.
Good
- Every feature included for free
- Lyrics, chords, melodies, and recording tools
- Standalone tools need no account or download
- Local browser saving without signup
- No advertising or sale of personal information
Watch out
- Browser-based only
- Songs stay local without an account
- No AI writing suggestions
- No paid tiers or premium features
Who it suits
It suits songwriters, lyricists, and guitar or piano players needing browser-based lyric, chord, melody, and recording tools. It also fits users who want to start without an account.
Verdict
WriteHook covers core songwriting tasks without requiring signup or payment, while keeping an explicit non-AI approach. Create an account if cross-device song access matters, since unsigned work remains in the browser.
Plans and prices
From WriteHook's own pricing page, checked 8 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Every feature included · no paid tiers or subscriptions · optional supporter contribution unlocks nothing |
The facts
Each one read from WriteHook's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- AI
- The maker says WriteHook has no AI and does not suggest what users should write next.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Analytics
- Google Analytics cookies are set only after consent; if consent is declined or ignored, analytics runs in limited cookieless mode.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Features
- The app lists a song library, lyrics editor, chord diagrams, progressions and melodies, drum machine, rhyme and word finder, writing prompts, voice recorder, and autosave.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Integrations and providers
- The privacy policy names Vercel, Render, Resend, and Google Analytics as service providers, and Ko-fi as a voluntary donation option.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The maker describes WriteHook as built for songwriters, including singer-songwriters, guitar and piano players, and lyricists.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Limits
- WriteHook is browser-based, and its terms state that there are no paid tiers, subscriptions, or premium features.checked 8 Oct 2026
- No account needed
- The maker says users can start without signing up, and standalone tools require no account or download.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The privacy policy says WriteHook does not sell personal information and does not display ads.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- WriteHook is a songwriting toolkit with a lyrics editor, chord diagrams, word associations and inspiration tools.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Saving
- Without an account, songs and preferences are stored locally in the browser; signed-in users can access songs across devices and sessions.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Security
- The privacy policy says browser-to-service data is encrypted with HTTPS and account passwords are cryptographically hashed.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Standalone tools
- Standalone pages offer lyric and music tools, including word associations, chord identifiers, a drum machine, a browser recorder, and chord transposition.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker lists [email protected] for privacy and account requests.checked 8 Oct 2026
