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Trinka alternatives
Trinka compared with 6 alternatives: Grammarly, Paperpal, Writefull, LanguageTool, ProWritingAid and 1 more.
Trinka has a free plan. Paid plans start at $48 per year, billed annually (shown with $80 crossed out). All 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
6 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| TrinkaThis tool | Free plan · from $48/yr | Yes | Web, Windows, Browser extension |
| Grammarly | Free plan · from $12/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Paperpal | Free plan · from $12/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| Writefull | Free plan · from $12.50/mo | Yes | Web |
| LanguageTool | Free plan · from $4.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Browser extension |
| ProWritingAid | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Browser extension |
| Jenni AI | Free plan · from $12/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
How each one differs from Trinka
- 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. Trinka starts at $48 per year, billed annually (shown with $80 crossed out).
- Only Grammarly lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- Grammarly also covers AI agents and documents.
Suits: People who write across many apps and want the same checks in each
- Free plan · from $12/mo
Paperpal
AI writing and checking assistant for academic papers
- Paperpal starts at $12 per month, billed annually ($144). Trinka starts at $48 per year, billed annually (shown with $80 crossed out).
- Only Trinka lists a Windows app.
- Paperpal also covers research.
Suits: Researchers preparing manuscripts for journal submission
- Free plan · from $12.50/mo
Writefull
Academic language feedback inside Word and Overleaf
- Writefull starts at $12.50 per month, billed annually ($150). Trinka starts at $48 per year, billed annually (shown with $80 crossed out).
- Only Trinka lists a Windows app.
- Only Trinka lists a browser extension.
- Trinka also covers citations.
Suits: Researchers and students writing papers or theses in English
- 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. Trinka starts at $48 per year, billed annually (shown with $80 crossed out).
- Only LanguageTool lists macOS and iOS apps.
- LanguageTool is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Trinka also covers citations.
Suits: People who write in several languages, not only English
- Free plan · from $10/mo
ProWritingAid
Grammar, style and story-critique toolkit for book writers
- ProWritingAid starts at $10 per month, billed yearly ($120). Trinka starts at $48 per year, billed annually (shown with $80 crossed out).
- Only ProWritingAid lists a macOS app.
- ProWritingAid also covers long-form writing.
- Trinka also covers citations.
Suits: Fiction writers who want feedback on a chapter or a whole manuscript
- Free plan · from $12/mo
Jenni AI
AI writing workspace for cited academic papers
- Jenni AI starts at $12 per month, billed annually. Trinka starts at $48 per year, billed annually (shown with $80 crossed out).
- Only Trinka lists a Windows app.
- Jenni AI also covers web clipper and research.
- Trinka also covers grammar & style.
Suits: Graduate students and PhD candidates drafting cited papers
Limits worth knowing in Trinka
- The free Basic plan stops at 5,000 words of writing assistance and 5 AI writing requests a month.
- Premium Plus and Confidential Data are sold on annual billing only; Premium alone has a monthly price.
- Plagiarism reports on Basic and Premium are paid for with credits: 24 for a standard report, 36 for an advanced one.
- Apps listed are a web editor, browser extensions, Word add-ins and a Windows app in beta; there is no Mac desktop app or mobile app.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Trinka?
The alternatives to Trinka in this directory are Grammarly, Paperpal, Writefull, LanguageTool, ProWritingAid and Jenni AI. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Trinka.
Is there a free alternative to Trinka?
Yes. Grammarly, Paperpal, Writefull, LanguageTool, ProWritingAid and Jenni AI have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Trinka alternatives work on macOS?
The Trinka listing does not include a macOS app. Grammarly, LanguageTool and ProWritingAid list one.
Which Trinka alternatives work on Android?
The Trinka listing does not include an Android app. Grammarly lists one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Trinka?
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.