The Ginger Software Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Ginger Software in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Ginger Software
The Insider’s Guide
English grammar checker and rephraser for browser and desktop
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among writing tools, read from Ginger Software’s own pages.
Made by Ginger Software · checked Nov 12, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Ginger Software’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Ginger Software’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 12, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
3.0
GPA, above 86 of the 100 other writing tools we grade
Ginger corrects spelling and grammar across full sentences and offers a Rephrase tool for rewording and tone changes. It runs as a web checker, browser extensions, desktop apps, a Word add-in and mobile apps. Premium adds unlimited enhanced Rephrase and translation, and a separate Business tier serves teams.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about Ginger Software, taken from its own pages and our grades.
It's aimed at English, the Word add-in is Windows only, and there's no trial.
- 1
Best for grammar fixes and rephrasing in English
Ginger checks English grammar and rephrases sentences in a browser, extensions and apps.
- 2
Paid plans start at $3 a month
As its pricing page puts it: $3.00 per month on the 2-year term ($72 paid up front).
- 3
There is a 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.
- 4
It runs on 5 platforms
Web, macOS, Windows, iOS and Android, with a browser extension too.
- 5
Full-sentence corrections
Reads whole sentences for context and fixes grammar, spelling and phrasing together, applying all corrections in one click.
- 6
Rephrase
Suggests alternative wordings, tone variations and synonyms for a sentence. Unlimited enhanced Rephrase is a Premium feature.
- 7
Translation
Premium translates text into more than 40 languages; Business describes the same neural machine translation for team members.
- 8
A 3.0 GPA, above 86 of 100
That is against the other writing tools we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 9
Keep it
Nothing Ginger Software does is plain enough to make in a weekend. The 3 things listed below take a company.
Ginger Software at a glance
- Pricing
- Free plan, from $3.00 per month on the 2-year term ($72 paid up front)
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
- Made by
- Ginger Software
- Category
- Writing Tools
- Our grade
- 3.0 GPA, very good
The report card
Best for grammar fixes and rephrasing in English
Ginger checks English grammar and rephrases sentences in a browser, extensions and apps. Premium is $3.75 a month on a yearly term, or $3 on two years paid up front. It's aimed at English, the Word add-in is Windows only, and there's no trial.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | B | Premium 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. |
| Free plan and trial | B | A free grammar checker and Rephrase tool across web, extensions and apps. No trial, since the vendor points to the free version. |
| Features | C | Full-sentence corrections, Rephrase, translation and a Grammar API. It's aimed at English with US and UK settings. |
| Ease of use | B | No store rating on record, but it's an extension or app you install and use inside what you already write in. |
| Platforms and integrations | A | Web, extensions, Mac, Windows, iOS and Android, with Word, Google Docs, Gmail and Slack, and a Grammar API. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Ginger Software is for
- Fits if you write English and want sentence-level corrections
- Works for people who write in Gmail, Docs or Word
Who it is not for
- 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
Good to know
Good for
- English learners who want sentence-level correction and synonyms
- People who write in many apps and want one checker everywhere
- Teams that want one invoice for a shared grammar tool
Worth knowing
- 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.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$3
A month to start. There is a free plan too
Ginger Software has a free plan. Paid plans start at $3.00 per month on the 2-year term ($72 paid up front).
A free grammar checker and Rephrase tool across web, extensions and apps.
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.
Business
Custom
Team plan with central billing for up to 100,000 members; quoted through sales.
The 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.
Read from gingersoftware.com on Nov 12, 2026.
Ways to pay less
Education
70% off for students and teachers
The upgrade page lists a Students & Teachers option at 70% off, with an eligibility check required.
Stated on gingersoftware.com
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
6
Places it runs: Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android and Browser extension
English grammar checker and rephraser for browser and desktop. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: AI features, grammar & style.
Full-sentence corrections, Rephrase, translation and a Grammar API.
- 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.
Where it runs
- Web
- macOS
- Windows
- iOS
- Android
- Browser extension
What it works with
- Microsoft Word
- Google Docs
- Gmail
- Slack
Ginger Software is made by Ginger Software.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
86/100
Other writing tools it is graded above
Ginger Software's GPA of 3.0 is higher than 86 of the 100 other writing tools we grade, and level with 7.
It stands best on platforms and integrations (A, above 93 of 100) and worst on features (C, above 0).
Its paid plans start at $3 a month, against a middle price of $8.33 for the category: 3 of the 62 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 3.0 out of 4. 1 tool scores higher and costs less.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 101 writing tools we grade, cut by the letter each got. Ginger Software’s own letter is outlined.
- BValue for moneyAbove 53 of 100
- BFree plan and trialAbove 68 of 100
- CFeaturesAbove 0 of 100
- BEase of useAbove 58 of 100
- APlatforms and integrationsAbove 93 of 100
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 79 writing tools. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. Ginger Software is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
Nothing Ginger Software does is plain enough to make in a weekend. The 3 things listed below take a company.
It is one of the better ones too: its GPA of 3.0 is higher than 86 of the 100 other writing tools we grade. It costs $36 a year.
What you could not
- Grammar checking as you type, wherever you type.
- Apps for macOS, Windows, iOS and Android that stay in step with each other.
- AI features, unless you pay a model provider for each request yourself.
What this rests on. Ginger Software’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Grammarly, LanguageTool, ProWritingAid, Reverso and Wordtune
The 5 tools Ginger Software is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 3.0GPA
Grammarly
Free plan · from $12/mo
Writing assistant for grammar, tone and rewrites in any app.
- Grammarly also covers AI agents, citations and documents.
- 2.8GPA
LanguageTool
Free plan · from $4.99/mo
Grammar and style checker for more than 30 languages.
- Only Ginger Software lists an Android app.
- LanguageTool is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- 2.6GPA
ProWritingAid
Free plan · from $10/mo
Grammar, style and story-critique toolkit for book writers.
- Only Ginger Software lists iOS and Android apps.
- ProWritingAid also covers long-form writing.
- 2.8GPA
Reverso
Free plan · from €4.99/mo
Translation by real example sentences, with learning tools.
- Only Ginger Software lists a web app.
- Only Ginger Software lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Only Ginger Software lists a browser extension.
- 2.2GPA
Wordtune
Free plan · from $6.99/mo
AI rewriting, grammar and summarizing assistant for English.
- Only Ginger Software lists macOS, Windows and Android apps.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
13
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Ginger Software free?
Ginger Software has a 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.
How much does Ginger Software cost?
Ginger Software lists 6 plans. Free: $0.
What platforms does Ginger Software work on?
Ginger Software is available on Web, macOS, Windows, iOS and Android. It also has a browser extension.
Does Ginger Software offer any discounts?
Ginger Software publicly lists the following: 70% off for students and teachers.
Does Ginger Software have a Linux app?
No Linux app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Ginger Software is listed for Web, macOS, Windows, iOS and Android.
Is Ginger Software open source?
Ginger Software is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 12, 2026.
What does Ginger Software integrate with?
Ginger Software's listing names Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Gmail and Slack.
Does Ginger Software have a student discount?
70% off for students and teachers. The upgrade page lists a Students & Teachers option at 70% off, with an eligibility check required.
Who makes Ginger Software?
Ginger Software is made by a company of the same name.
What are the alternatives to Ginger Software?
The closest alternatives to Ginger Software in our directory are Grammarly, LanguageTool, ProWritingAid, Reverso and Wordtune.
How does Ginger Software compare with other writing tools?
Ginger Software's GPA of 3.0 is higher than 86 of the 100 other writing tools we grade, and level with 7.
Is Ginger Software good value for money?
ToolGPA grades Ginger Software B for value for money. Its paid plans start at $3 a month, against a middle price of $8.33 for the category: 3 of the 62 others that charge start lower.
Could I make my own version of Ginger Software?
Nothing Ginger Software does is plain enough to make in a weekend. The 3 things listed below take a company.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Ginger Software’s own pages on Nov 12, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 12, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Ginger Software's own pages on 12 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Ginger Software. Prices change, so check gingersoftware.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
5,038
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
5,038
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Ginger Software, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/ginger-software
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what Ginger Software’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Ginger Software is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by Ginger Software. Prices and plans change: check gingersoftware.com before you buy.