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ProWritingAid alternatives
ProWritingAid compared with 10 alternatives: Grammarly, AutoCrit, Hemingway Editor, LanguageTool, Fictionary and 5 more.
ProWritingAid has a free plan. Paid plans start at $10 per month, billed yearly ($120). 8 of the 10 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
10 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| ProWritingAidThis tool | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Browser extension |
| Grammarly | Free plan · from $12/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| AutoCrit | Free plan · from $15/mo | Yes | Web |
| Hemingway Editor | Free plan · from $8.33/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows |
| LanguageTool | Free plan · from $4.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Browser extension |
| Fictionary | Free trial · from $14/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Antidote | Free trial · from $59.95/yr | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Browser extension |
| DeepL Write | Free plan · from €6.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| QuillBot | Free plan · from $8.33/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Trinka | Free plan · from $48/yr | Yes | Web, Windows, Browser extension |
| Wordtune | Free plan · from $6.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Browser extension |
How each one differs from ProWritingAid
- Free plan · from $12/mo
Grammarly
Writing assistant for grammar, tone and rewrites in any app
- Grammarly starts at $12 per member / month, billed annually. ProWritingAid starts at $10 per month, billed yearly ($120).
- Only Grammarly lists iOS and Android apps.
- Grammarly also covers AI agents, citations and documents.
- ProWritingAid also covers long-form writing.
Suits: People who write across many apps and want the same checks in each
- Free plan · from $15/mo
AutoCrit
Online manuscript editor and story analysis for book authors
- AutoCrit starts at $15 per month, billed annually. ProWritingAid starts at $10 per month, billed yearly ($120).
- Only ProWritingAid lists Windows and macOS apps.
- Only ProWritingAid lists a browser extension.
Suits: Novelists self-editing a draft before paying a human editor
- Free plan · from $8.33/mo
Hemingway Editor
Readability editor that flags wordy, hard-to-read sentences
- Hemingway Editor starts at $8.33 per month, billed annually ($100); desktop app $19.99 once. ProWritingAid starts at $10 per month, billed yearly ($120).
- Only ProWritingAid lists a browser extension.
- Hemingway Editor can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- ProWritingAid also covers long-form writing.
Suits: Writers who want to cut wordy sentences and passive voice
- Free plan · from $4.99/mo
LanguageTool
Grammar and style checker for more than 30 languages
- LanguageTool starts at $4.99 per month on a 2-year plan ($119.80); $69.90 billed annually. ProWritingAid starts at $10 per month, billed yearly ($120).
- Only LanguageTool lists an iOS app.
- LanguageTool is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- ProWritingAid also covers long-form writing.
Suits: People who write in several languages, not only English
- Free trial · from $14/mo
Fictionary
Story-structure software for outlining, writing and editing novels
- Fictionary starts at $14 per month, billed annually ($168); $19 billed monthly. ProWritingAid starts at $10 per month, billed yearly ($120).
- ProWritingAid has a free plan. Fictionary does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only ProWritingAid lists Windows and macOS apps.
- Only ProWritingAid lists a browser extension.
- Fictionary also covers templates.
Suits: Novelists revising a first draft for structure before line editing
- Free trial · from $59.95/yr
Antidote
Grammar corrector, dictionaries and language guides in one
- Antidote starts at CA$59.95 for the first year, then CA$48 per year (Antidote+ Personal). ProWritingAid starts at $10 per month, billed yearly ($120).
- ProWritingAid has a free plan. Antidote does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Antidote lists an iOS app.
- ProWritingAid also covers long-form writing.
Suits: People who write in both English and French
- Free plan · from €6.99/mo
DeepL Write
AI writing assistant for corrections, rephrasing and tone
- DeepL Write starts at €6.99 per month add-on plus a €7.49 per month Individual plan, billed annually. ProWritingAid starts at $10 per month, billed yearly ($120).
- Only DeepL Write lists iOS and Android apps.
- ProWritingAid also covers long-form writing.
Suits: People who already use DeepL Translator and want writing help in the same tool
- Free plan · from $8.33/mo
QuillBot
AI paraphraser with grammar, summarizing and AI-detection tools
- QuillBot starts at $8.33 per month, billed annually (Premium). ProWritingAid starts at $10 per month, billed yearly ($120).
- Only QuillBot lists iOS and Android apps.
- QuillBot also covers chat assistant and citations.
- ProWritingAid also covers long-form writing.
Suits: Students and writers who need to reword or shorten existing text
- Free plan · from $48/yr
Trinka
AI grammar checker and writing assistant for academic writing
- Trinka starts at $48 per year, billed annually (shown with $80 crossed out). ProWritingAid starts at $10 per month, billed yearly ($120).
- Only ProWritingAid lists a macOS app.
- Trinka also covers citations.
- ProWritingAid also covers long-form writing.
Suits: Researchers and students preparing papers, theses and journal submissions
- Free plan · from $6.99/mo
Wordtune
AI rewriting, grammar and summarizing assistant for English
- Wordtune starts at $6.99 per month, billed annually (Advanced). ProWritingAid starts at $10 per month, billed yearly ($120).
- Only Wordtune lists an iOS app.
- Only ProWritingAid lists Windows and macOS apps.
- ProWritingAid also covers long-form writing.
Suits: Non-native English speakers polishing emails and messages
Limits worth knowing in ProWritingAid
- The Free plan checks at most 500 words at a time and allows 2 runs of each report per day.
- Manuscript Analysis, Virtual Beta Reader and the other full-story tools need Story Credits, bought separately from a subscription.
- An internet connection is required for the Web Editor and every integration, including the desktop apps.
- Plagiarism checks are sold separately in bundles, and each check covers up to 2,000 words.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to ProWritingAid?
The alternatives to ProWritingAid in this directory are Grammarly, AutoCrit, Hemingway Editor, LanguageTool, Fictionary, Antidote, DeepL Write, QuillBot, Trinka and Wordtune. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with ProWritingAid.
Is there a free alternative to ProWritingAid?
Yes. Grammarly, AutoCrit, Hemingway Editor, LanguageTool, DeepL Write, QuillBot, Trinka and Wordtune have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which ProWritingAid alternatives work on Android?
The ProWritingAid listing does not include an Android app. Grammarly, DeepL Write and QuillBot list one.
Which ProWritingAid alternatives work on iOS?
The ProWritingAid listing does not include an iOS app. Grammarly, LanguageTool, Antidote, DeepL Write, QuillBot and Wordtune list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to ProWritingAid?
LanguageTool is described as open source on its own site.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.