ProWritingAid goes beyond grammar into style: it flags overused words, sticky sentences, passive constructions, pacing problems, and readability, and it explains the reason instead of silently rewriting. The long-form reports are useful for anyone writing a book or a thesis rather than a two-paragraph email.
Who it is for
A novelist or thesis writer revising 80,000 words who wants to see repeated habits.
Key features
- Style reports on pacing and readability
- Flags overused words and sticky sentences
- Integrates with Word, Google Docs, and Scrivener
- Grammar and spelling checks
- Manuscript analysis by chapter
- Free tier caps words per check
Where it falls short
Following every suggestion flattens a distinctive voice into generic prose, and it overlaps heavily with Grammarly while costing more at the top tier.
Pricing
Free tier checks a limited word count at a time; Premium is around $10 a month or a lifetime option, and full reports plus integrations are the gates.
Prices move; the tier structure is the part that stays true. Check current pricing on ProWritingAid.
Alternatives to ProWritingAid
Frequently asked
Is ProWritingAid free?
Partly. Free tier checks a limited word count at a time; Premium is around $10 a month or a lifetime option, and full reports plus integrations are the gates.
What is ProWritingAid best for?
A novelist or thesis writer revising 80,000 words who wants to see repeated habits.
What are the best alternatives to ProWritingAid?
The closest substitutes we list are Grammarly and LanguageTool. They sit in a similar price bracket but make a different trade-off, so read the weaknesses section of each review before switching.
Which platforms does ProWritingAid run on?
ProWritingAid is available on Web, macOS and Windows.