The WhiteSmoke Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about WhiteSmoke 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.
WhiteSmoke
The Insider’s Guide
Grammar, spelling and style checker with a built-in translator
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among writing tools, read from WhiteSmoke’s own pages.
Made by WhiteSmoke Inc. · checked Nov 13, 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 WhiteSmoke’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on WhiteSmoke’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.2
GPA, above 35 of the 136 other writing tools we grade
WhiteSmoke is an English grammar, spelling, punctuation and style checker sold as a web editor, a desktop edition that plugs into Microsoft Word and Outlook, and a mobile app. Paid plans add a plagiarism checker, a translator covering more than 50 languages and document templates. The vendor also lists a free Chrome add-on.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about WhiteSmoke, taken from its own pages and our grades.
Desktop editions and integrations to install and set up.
- 1
Best for grammar checks plus a translator
WhiteSmoke is a grammar, style and plagiarism checker with a built-in translator, from $5 a month billed as $59.95 a year.
- 2
Paid plans start at $5 a month
As its pricing page puts it: $5 per month, billed as one yearly payment of $59.95.
- 3
It runs on 5 platforms
Web, macOS, Windows, iOS and Android, with a browser extension too.
- 4
Grammar and style checking
Checks spelling, grammar, punctuation and style, and explains each error. The vendor says it uses patented natural-language technology.
- 5
Plagiarism checker
Included on all three plans with 500 credits; the store page says more credits can be bought.
- 6
Translator
Translates full text between more than 50 languages, with a dictionary in the Premium edition.
- 7
A 2.2 GPA, above 35 of 136
That is against the other writing tools we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 8
Keep it
The plain part of WhiteSmoke you could make: templates. What surrounds it you could not. The 3 things listed below take a company, not a weekend.
WhiteSmoke at a glance
- Pricing
- Paid, from $5 per month, billed as one yearly payment of $59.95
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
- Made by
- WhiteSmoke Inc.
- Category
- Writing Tools
- Our grade
- 2.2 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for grammar checks plus a translator
WhiteSmoke is a grammar, style and plagiarism checker with a built-in translator, from $5 a month billed as $59.95 a year. There is no free plan, every price is shown as a 50%-off sale with no end date, and the desktop store page names Windows 7, 8 and 10 only.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | 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 | F | No free plan or trial is listed; every plan is a paid yearly payment. |
| Features | C | Grammar and style checking, plagiarism checks, translation, Office integration and templates. Plagiarism checks use credits, 500 included. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record. Desktop editions and integrations to install and set up. |
| Platforms and integrations | A | Web, Windows, Mac, iPhone, Android and browser, with Word, Outlook and Gmail integrations. |
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 WhiteSmoke is for
- Fits if you want grammar checks and a translator in one subscription
- Works for people who write in Word, Outlook and Gmail
Who it is not for
- 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
Good to know
Good for
- People who write in English as a second language and also need translation
- Writers who want checking inside Word and Outlook on Windows or Mac
- Buyers who prefer one yearly payment over a monthly subscription
Worth knowing
- 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.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$5
A month to start
WhiteSmoke is a paid product, starting at $5 per month, billed as one yearly payment of $59.95.
No free plan or trial is listed; every plan is a paid yearly payment.
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.
Read from buy.whitesmoke.com on Nov 13, 2026.
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
Grammar, spelling and style checker with a built-in translator. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: AI features, templates, grammar & style.
Grammar and style checking, plagiarism checks, translation, Office integration and templates.
- 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.
Where it runs
- Web
- macOS
- Windows
- iOS
- Android
- Browser extension
What it works with
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Gmail
WhiteSmoke is made by WhiteSmoke Inc.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
35/136
Other writing tools it is graded above
WhiteSmoke's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 35 of the 136 other writing tools we grade, and level with 23.
It stands best on platforms and integrations (A, above 128 of 136) and worst on free plan and trial (F, above 0).
Its paid plans start at $5 a month, against a middle price of $8.66 for the category: 14 of the 81 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.7 out of 4. 6 tools score higher and cost less.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 137 writing tools we grade, cut by the letter each got. WhiteSmoke’s own letter is outlined.
- BValue for moneyAbove 73 of 136
- FFree plan and trialAbove 0 of 136
- CFeaturesAbove 2 of 136
- CEase of useAbove 7 of 136
- APlatforms and integrationsAbove 128 of 136
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 107 writing tools. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. WhiteSmoke 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
The plain part of WhiteSmoke you could make: templates. What surrounds it you could not. The 3 things listed below take a company, not a weekend.
That makes this kind of software worth paying for, not this one in particular: 78 of the 136 other writing tools grade higher. It costs $60 a year.
What you could make
- Templates: an app builder makes this well.
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. WhiteSmoke’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, ProWritingAid, LanguageTool, Ginger Software and Linguix
The 5 tools WhiteSmoke 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 has a free plan. WhiteSmoke does not.
- WhiteSmoke also covers templates.
- Grammarly also covers AI agents, citations and documents.
- 2.6GPA
ProWritingAid
Free plan · from $10/mo
Grammar, style and story-critique toolkit for book writers.
- ProWritingAid has a free plan. WhiteSmoke does not.
- Only WhiteSmoke lists iOS and Android apps.
- WhiteSmoke also covers templates.
- 2.8GPA
LanguageTool
Free plan · from $4.99/mo
Grammar and style checker for more than 30 languages.
- LanguageTool has a free plan. WhiteSmoke does not.
- Only WhiteSmoke lists an Android app.
- LanguageTool is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- 3.0GPA
Ginger Software
Free plan · from $3.00/mo
English grammar checker and rephraser for browser and desktop.
- Ginger Software has a free plan. WhiteSmoke does not.
- WhiteSmoke also covers templates.
- 2.2GPA
Linguix
Free plan · from $11.67/mo
Grammar checker and AI rewriter with typing shortcuts.
- Linguix has a free plan. WhiteSmoke does not.
- Only WhiteSmoke lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- WhiteSmoke also covers templates.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
11
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 WhiteSmoke free?
No. WhiteSmoke is a paid product, starting at $5 per month, billed as one yearly payment of $59.95.
How much does WhiteSmoke cost?
WhiteSmoke lists 3 plans. Web: $5 per month, billed yearly as one payment of $59.95.
What platforms does WhiteSmoke work on?
WhiteSmoke is available on Web, macOS, Windows, iOS and Android. It also has a browser extension.
Does WhiteSmoke have a Linux app?
No Linux app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. WhiteSmoke is listed for Web, macOS, Windows, iOS and Android.
Is WhiteSmoke open source?
WhiteSmoke is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
What does WhiteSmoke integrate with?
WhiteSmoke's listing names Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook and Gmail.
Who makes WhiteSmoke?
WhiteSmoke is made by WhiteSmoke Inc.
What are the alternatives to WhiteSmoke?
The closest alternatives to WhiteSmoke in our directory are Grammarly, ProWritingAid, LanguageTool, Ginger Software and Linguix.
How does WhiteSmoke compare with other writing tools?
WhiteSmoke's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 35 of the 136 other writing tools we grade, and level with 23.
Is WhiteSmoke good value for money?
ToolGPA grades WhiteSmoke B for value for money. Its paid plans start at $5 a month, against a middle price of $8.66 for the category: 14 of the 81 others that charge start lower.
Could I make my own version of WhiteSmoke?
The plain part of WhiteSmoke you could make: templates. What surrounds it you could not.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from WhiteSmoke’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from WhiteSmoke's own pages on 13 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 WhiteSmoke Inc. Prices change, so check whitesmoke.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
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.
7,721
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- WhiteSmoke, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/whitesmoke
- 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
Scan for the live page
Prices and grades as they are today
Quoting this guide?
Please name ToolGPA and link to the live page, so readers can check the figures for themselves:
ToolGPA, "WhiteSmoke: The Insider's Guide", checked Nov 13, 2026. https://toolgpa.com/tools/whitesmoke
Know someone choosing between writing tools?
Send them this guide: toolgpa.com/tools/whitesmoke/guide
ToolGPA elsewhere: youtube.com/@toolgpa
See our other guides
The best-graded writing tools after WhiteSmoke, each with an Insider's Guide of its own.
- Writing Tools Insider's GuideEvery one of the 137 writing tools we grade, compared
- FreeOffice TextMaker Insider's GuideFree word processor that opens and saves Microsoft Word files3.4 GPA
- Microsoft Word Insider's GuideWord processor sold with Microsoft 365, free in the browser3.4 GPA
- Apache OpenOffice Insider's GuideFree open-source office suite with the Writer word processor3.2 GPA
Choosing software? Every tool graded, every price dated.
Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what WhiteSmoke’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. WhiteSmoke is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by WhiteSmoke Inc. Prices and plans change: check whitesmoke.com before you buy.