Ginger Software vs WhiteSmoke (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Ginger Software grades higher than WhiteSmoke: 3.0 against 2.2 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 12, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 · graded Nov 12, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
Ginger Software grades higher on the free plan and ease of use. They get the same grade on value for money, features and platforms.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Ginger Software
English grammar checker and rephraser for browser and desktop
WhiteSmoke
Grammar, spelling and style checker with a built-in translator
Which one is for you
Pick Ginger Software if
- Fits if you write English and want sentence-level corrections
- Works for people who write in Gmail, Docs or Word
Look elsewhere if
- Not for you if you write in other languages, as it's aimed at English
- Watch out: the Word add-in is Windows only
- Watch out: Premium prices are shown at 50% off a crossed-out price with no end date
- Skip it if you want a trial, because the vendor offers none
Pick WhiteSmoke if
- Fits if you want grammar checks and a translator in one subscription
- Works for people who write in Word, Outlook and Gmail
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you want a free plan or trial, as none is listed
- Tight if you want one licence to cover many machines: Premium is one computer, Business three
- Watch out: every price is a 50% sale with no end date, and list prices are double
- Watch out: the store page names Windows 7, 8 and 10 for desktop, and extra plagiarism credits cost more
How we grade them
| 3.0GPAGinger SoftwareVery good | 2.2GPAWhiteSmokeFair | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | BPremium is $3.75 a month yearly, $3 on two years prepaid and $6.50 monthly. The cheaper quarter starts at $5.83. The upgrade page shows 50% off prices with no end date. | B$5 a month, billed as one $59.95 payment, inside the category's cheaper quarter at $5.75. Premium is $6.66 and Business $11.50. |
| Free plan and trial | BA free grammar checker and Rephrase tool across web, extensions and apps. No trial, since the vendor points to the free version. | FNo free plan or trial is listed; every plan is a paid yearly payment. |
| Features | CFull-sentence corrections, Rephrase, translation and a Grammar API. It's aimed at English with US and UK settings. | CGrammar and style checking, plagiarism checks, translation, Office integration and templates. Plagiarism checks use credits, 500 included. |
| Ease of use | BNo store rating on record, but it's an extension or app you install and use inside what you already write in. | CNo store rating on record. Desktop editions and integrations to install and set up. |
| Platforms and integrations | AWeb, extensions, Mac, Windows, iOS and Android, with Word, Google Docs, Gmail and Slack, and a Grammar API. | AWeb, Windows, Mac, iPhone, Android and browser, with Word, Outlook and Gmail integrations. |
| Best for | grammar fixes and rephrasing in English | grammar checks plus a translator |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: Ginger Software and WhiteSmoke. How we grade
Price against what you get
Ginger Software starts at $3 a month and scores 3.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. WhiteSmoke starts at $5 a month and scores 2.7.
Ginger Software scores higher and starts $2 a month lower. Of the other writing tools on the chart, 1 scores higher than Ginger Software for less, and 6 score higher than WhiteSmoke for less.
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
Where they differ
- WhiteSmoke also covers templates.
At a glance
| Ginger Software | WhiteSmoke | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Paid |
| Starts at | $3.00 per month on the 2-year term ($72 paid up front) | $5 per month, billed as one yearly payment of $59.95 |
| Free plan | Free grammar checker and Rephrase tool on the web, in browser extensions and in the apps; Premium features are listed on the upgrade page. | None |
| Free trial | None listed | None listed |
| Web | ||
| macOS | ||
| Windows | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Browser extension | ||
| Made by | Ginger Software | WhiteSmoke Inc. |
| Price read from | gingersoftware.com | buy.whitesmoke.com |
| Checked | Nov 12, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 |
Worth knowing
Ginger Software
- The checker is aimed at English; the site offers US and UK English settings.
- No free trial is offered; the vendor points to the free version instead.
- The Word integration is Windows only, per the upgrade page.
- Premium prices on the upgrade page are shown at 50% off a crossed-out price, with no end date stated.
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.
Key features
Ginger Software
- Full-sentence corrections
- Reads whole sentences for context and fixes grammar, spelling and phrasing together, applying all corrections in one click.
- Rephrase
- Suggests alternative wordings, tone variations and synonyms for a sentence. Unlimited enhanced Rephrase is a Premium feature.
- Translation
- Premium translates text into more than 40 languages; Business describes the same neural machine translation for team members.
- Works across apps
- Browser extensions, Windows and Mac desktop apps, iOS and Android apps, and a Microsoft Word add-in that is Windows only.
- Grammar API
- Ginger sells an API for adding its checks to other products; its upgrade page says this is for high volumes only.
WhiteSmoke
- Grammar and style checking
- Checks spelling, grammar, punctuation and style, and explains each error. The vendor says it uses patented natural-language technology.
- Plagiarism checker
- Included on all three plans with 500 credits; the store page says more credits can be bought.
- Translator
- Translates full text between more than 50 languages, with a dictionary in the Premium edition.
- Microsoft Office integration
- The Premium and Business editions work inside Word and Outlook and, per the store page, Gmail.
- Templates
- Over 100 document and letter templates are listed with the Premium edition.
- Mobile app
- A separate app for Android and iOS checks text and shows error explanations and writing tutorials.
Plans
Ginger Software
Free$0
Free account with the grammar checker, browser extensions, desktop and mobile apps.
Premium Monthly$6.50
per month, billed monthly
Shown at 50% off a crossed-out $13.00; the page says the discount applies for the lifetime of the offer.
Premium Quarterly$4.99
per month, billed $14.97 every 3 months
One payment of $14.97 covers a quarter. Shown at 50% off a crossed-out $9.99 a month.
Premium Annual$3.75
per month, billed as one $45.00 payment
One yearly payment of $45.00, marked most popular. Shown at 50% off a crossed-out $7.50 a month.
Premium 2 years$3.00
per month, billed as one $72.00 payment
One payment of $72.00 for two years. Shown at 50% off a crossed-out $6.00 a month.
BusinessCustom
Team plan with central billing for up to 100,000 members; quoted through sales.
WhiteSmoke
Web$5
per month, billed yearly as one payment of $59.95
Browser-based grammar and plagiarism checker and translator; shown at 50% off a crossed-out $10.00.
Premium$6.66
per month, billed yearly as one payment of $79.95
Windows or Mac edition with Word, Outlook and Gmail integration, 1-computer license; shown at 50% off $13.33.
Business$11.50
per month, billed yearly as one payment of $137.95
Premium features for 3 computers, plus phone support and extended download warranty; shown at 50% off $22.99.
Ways to pay less
Ginger Software
- Education
70% off for students and teachers
The upgrade page lists a Students & Teachers option at 70% off, with an eligibility check required.
WhiteSmoke
No public discounts listed.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Ginger Software or WhiteSmoke?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Ginger Software is cheaper to start with: $3 a month, against $5 a month for WhiteSmoke. Ginger Software starts at $3.00 per month on the 2-year term ($72 paid up front), and WhiteSmoke starts at $5 per month, billed as one yearly payment of $59.95.
Which has a free plan, Ginger Software or WhiteSmoke?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only Ginger Software has a free plan. WhiteSmoke does not.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.