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WhiteSmoke alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best WhiteSmoke alternative for most people is Grammarly (3.0 GPA), second in our ranking of writing tools. It's also the best free one.
WhiteSmoke compared with 6 alternatives: Grammarly, ProWritingAid, LanguageTool, Ginger Software, Linguix and 1 more.
WhiteSmoke is a paid product, starting at $5 per month, billed as one yearly payment of $59.95. All 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| WhiteSmokeThis tool | From $5/mo | No | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Grammarly | Free plan · from $12/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| ProWritingAid | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Browser extension |
| LanguageTool | Free plan · from $4.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Browser extension |
| Ginger Software | Free plan · from $3.00/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Linguix | Free plan · from $11.67/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| Outwrite | Free plan · from $9.95/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
Price against what you get
WhiteSmoke starts at $5 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 6 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: LanguageTool and Ginger Software.
Grammarly and ProWritingAid score higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from WhiteSmoke
Grammarly
Writing assistant for grammar, tone and rewrites in any app
- Grammarly starts at $12 per member / month, billed annually.
- Grammarly has a free plan, which WhiteSmoke lacks.
- Grammarly also covers AI agents, citations and documents.
- Grammarly does not cover templates, which WhiteSmoke does.
Suits: People who write across many apps and want the same checks in each
ProWritingAid
Grammar, style and story-critique toolkit for book writers
- ProWritingAid starts at $10 per month, billed yearly ($120).
- ProWritingAid has a free plan, which WhiteSmoke lacks.
- ProWritingAid lists no iOS and Android apps, which WhiteSmoke has.
- ProWritingAid also covers long-form writing.
- ProWritingAid does not cover templates, which WhiteSmoke does.
Suits: Fiction writers who want feedback on a chapter or a whole manuscript
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.
- LanguageTool has a free plan, which WhiteSmoke lacks.
- LanguageTool lists no Android app, which WhiteSmoke has.
- LanguageTool is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- LanguageTool does not cover templates, which WhiteSmoke does.
Suits: People who write in several languages, not only English
Ginger Software
English grammar checker and rephraser for browser and desktop
- Ginger Software starts at $3.00 per month on the 2-year term ($72 paid up front).
- Ginger Software has a free plan, which WhiteSmoke lacks.
- Ginger Software does not cover templates, which WhiteSmoke does.
Suits: English learners who want sentence-level correction and synonyms
Linguix
Grammar checker and AI rewriter with typing shortcuts
- Linguix starts at $11.67 per month, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
- Linguix has a free plan, which WhiteSmoke lacks.
- Linguix lists no macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps, which WhiteSmoke has.
- Linguix also covers text expansion.
- Linguix does not cover templates, which WhiteSmoke does.
Suits: Support and sales teams that reuse the same replies
Outwrite
Grammar and style checker for browsers, Google Docs and Word
- Outwrite starts at US$9.95 per month, billed yearly.
- Outwrite has a free plan, which WhiteSmoke lacks.
- Outwrite lists no macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps, which WhiteSmoke has.
- Outwrite does not cover templates, which WhiteSmoke does.
Suits: Students and professionals who write mostly in browser-based tools
Limits worth knowing in WhiteSmoke
- All prices are shown as 50%-off sale prices with no end date given; the crossed-out prices are twice as high.
- Premium is licensed for one computer and Business for three.
- Plagiarism checks use credits, 500 of which are included; extra credits are sold separately.
- The store page lists Windows 7, 8 and 10 for the desktop editions; newer versions are not named.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to WhiteSmoke?
The alternatives to WhiteSmoke in this directory are Grammarly, ProWritingAid, LanguageTool, Ginger Software, Linguix and Outwrite. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with WhiteSmoke.
Is there a free alternative to WhiteSmoke?
Yes. Grammarly, ProWritingAid, LanguageTool, Ginger Software, Linguix and Outwrite have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Is there an open-source alternative to WhiteSmoke?
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 Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.