ProWritingAid
Grammar checking, line editing and story critique for fiction writers
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Pricing
Freemium
Platforms
What is ProWritingAid?
ProWritingAid is a writing toolkit for novelists and storytellers. It covers planning, drafting, line editing and manuscript critique in one place. Its features include a grammar checker, 25+ writing analysis reports, a Rephrase tool, and AI critiques of chapters, characters and whole manuscripts.
It works inside the tools writers already use: Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Scrivener, browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge), Apple Pages, Notion and Atticus. It also has its own Desktop Editor. Planning tools such as Story Canvas and Outline Crafter help with plotting, and writing sessions, sprints and Creative Nudges support drafting.
ProWritingAid suits writers at any level, from beginners to published authors. The Free plan covers basic grammar checks on 500 words at a time. Premium removes the length limits and unlocks all the reports. Premium Pro adds daily chapter critiques plus live workshops and community events. The product supports English only.
Key features
- Grammar, spelling and punctuation checker
- 25+ writing analysis reports
- Rephrase tool for rewriting sentences
- Chapter Critique and full manuscript analysis
- Story Canvas and Outline Crafter for planning
- Comparison of your writing style with 90 fiction authors
- Integrations with Word, Google Docs, Scrivener and browsers
- Custom style guide and dictionary
Use cases
Who it's for
Line editing a novel draft
Run style, pacing and grammar reports on chapters to tighten the prose before sending the draft to an editor.
Getting feedback on a manuscript
Use Chapter Critique, Character Analysis or Manuscript Analysis to get feedback on structure and characters.
Planning a story
Map out ideas and plot in Story Canvas and Outline Crafter before drafting.
Editing inside existing tools
Check writing directly in Word, Google Docs, Scrivener or the browser without switching apps.
ProWritingAid pricing
From the vendor's site, checked Oct 26, 2026; we re-check prices monthly. Prices change — confirm on their pricing page.
Free
forever
€0
- Grammar, spelling and punctuation checks
- Analysis limited to 500 words at a time
- 10 Rephrases per day
- 2 runs per line editing report per day
Premium
month
€30/mo monthly, €10/mo billed yearly (€120), or €399 lifetime
- Unlimited line editing reports and Rephrases
- 1 Chapter Critique per day
- Custom style guide and dictionary
- Unlimited document length and storage
Premium Pro
month
€36/mo monthly, €12/mo billed yearly (€144), or €699 lifetime
- 30 Chapter Critiques per day
- Weekly live workshops and a library of 200+ workshops
- Daily cowriting sprints and group critiques
- Up to 65% off Story Credits
What the free plan gets you
- Each line editing report can be run 2 times per day on 500 words of text
- 10 Rephrases per day
- 3 Sparks per day
- 3 Creative Nudges per day
How ProWritingAid compares
- ProWritingAid has a free plan, like 3 of the 4 alternatives below.
| Tool | Starts at | Free plan | Free trial | API | Open source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PProWritingAid | — | — | — | — | ||
H Hemingway Editor | $8.33/mo | — | — | — | ProWritingAid vs Hemingway Editor | |
L LanguageTool | — | — | ProWritingAid vs LanguageTool | |||
| G | — | — | — | ProWritingAid vs Grammarly | ||
G Ginger | — | — | — | ProWritingAid vs Ginger |
Compare 8 capabilities
| Capability | ProWritingAid | Hemingway Editor | LanguageTool | Grammarly | Ginger |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI rewrites | — | ||||
| Tone adjustment | — | — | |||
| Plagiarism checker | — | — | — | ||
| AI text detection | — | — | — | — | |
| Non-English checking | — | — | — | ||
| Word/Google Docs add-in | — | ||||
| Browser extension | — | — | |||
| Custom style guide | — |
Capabilities as stated on each vendor's own site; — means the site doesn't say. The closest alternatives in our directory by category. “Starts at” is the cheapest paid plan per month, as each vendor lists it.
ProWritingAid data and privacy
Trains AI on your content
No
“When using ProWritingAid, your texts will not be used to improve the quality of our services.”
Data retention
Analysed text deleted after checking; only explicitly saved documents are kept
“We do not retain analysed text after processing except for documents you explicitly save in our Web Editor”
Where data is stored
Not stated
Security and compliance
From ProWritingAid's own privacy and security pages , checked Oct 28, 2026. We only show what the vendor states in writing; “not stated” means the pages don't say.
Who's behind ProWritingAid
- Company
- Orpheus Technology Ltd
- Based in
- London, United Kingdom
- Founded
- 2013
- Founders
- Chris Banks
“Since 2013, ProWritingAid has helped you share your passion, ideas, and knowledge with the world by telling better stories.”
“In London in 2013, our founder, Chris Banks, wanted to write a novel about his experiences traveling around South America.”
From ProWritingAid's own about, terms and privacy pages, checked Oct 28, 2026.
Pros and cons
Strengths
- Free plan with grammar checks and daily Rephrases
- Lifetime purchase option on paid plans
- Works in Word, Google Docs, Scrivener and major browsers
- Discount available for students
Limitations
- Free plan analyzes only 500 words at a time
- Supports English only
- Monthly plans are not refundable, and the money-back guarantee on other plans lasts only 3 days
- In-depth manuscript analysis needs separately purchased Story Credits
ProWritingAid FAQ
Is there a free plan?
Yes. The Free plan includes grammar checks, 10 Rephrases per day and limited reports. It analyzes 500 words at a time.
How much does Premium cost?
Premium costs €30/month billed monthly, €10/month billed yearly (€120), or €399 as a one-time lifetime payment.
Is there a refund policy?
Yearly and lifetime plans have a 3-day money-back guarantee. Monthly plans are not refundable.
Where does it work?
In Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Scrivener, Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Apple Pages, Notion and other apps, plus its own Desktop Editor.
Which languages are supported?
English only, including US, British, Australian and Canadian variants.
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