WhiteSmoke
by WhiteSmoke
What WhiteSmoke is
WhiteSmoke is writing software that checks grammar, spelling, punctuation, and style, then suggests improvements to English text. It uses natural language processing with rule-based and statistical algorithms. Listed tools include translation for more than 50 languages, a plagiarism checker, document and email templates, writing tutorials, error explanations, and text enrichment. WhiteSmoke runs on the web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android, with browser extension, desktop, and mobile apps. Premium and Business listings include Microsoft Office and Gmail compatibility; product pages also name Word and Outlook. Mobile apps provide core Writer functions, while Pro adds translation and tutorials. A free plan is available. Paid options include $4.79 a month for Web monthly, $39.95 a year for Extension yearly, and $44.95 a year for Web Version yearly. An internet connection is required, and submitted text may be retained for product improvement.
Who it suits
WhiteSmoke suits native and non-native English speakers, including students, writers, executives, bloggers, government employees, and English learners. It is also relevant to users wanting browser, desktop, mobile, or Office integrations.
What it does well
- Checks grammar, spelling, punctuation, and style
- Translates more than 50 languages
- Provides plagiarism checking and templates
- Available across web, desktop, and mobile
- Offers a free plan
What to know first
- Internet connection is required
- Submitted text may be retained for improvement
- Perfect security is not guaranteed
- Paid plans vary by product and term
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Web - Monthly Subscription-2018 | billed monthly | $4.79 a month |
| Extension - Yearly Subscription | billed annually | $39.95 a year |
| Extension - One Time Payment | — | $79.95 a month |
| Extension - One Time Payment | — | $79.95, paid once |
| Web Version - Yearly Subscription | billed annually | $44.95 a year |
| Web Version - 3 Years - One Time Payment | 3-year license | $89.95 a month |
| Web Version - 3 Years - One Time Payment | 3-year license | $89.95, paid once |
| Business - 3 Years - One Time Payment | 3-year license | $199.95 a month |
The first 8 of 21 plans, as grammar.whitesmoke.com lists them, read 20 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word. Every plan
Verdict
WhiteSmoke combines English writing checks with translation and additional writing tools across several platforms. Review its text-handling policy and the different plan terms before choosing a paid option.
Facts from WhiteSmoke's own pages
- Additional writing tools
- WhiteSmoke lists a plagiarism checker, document and email templates, writing tutorials, error explanations, and text enrichment. · grammar.whitesmoke.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Browser extension
- WhiteSmoke describes a free Chrome add-on that checks text as users type. · whitesmoke.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Connectivity requirement
- The End-User License Agreement says an internet connection is required to use WhiteSmoke. · whitesmoke.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Correction methods
- WhiteSmoke says it uses natural language processing with rule-based and statistical algorithms to analyze text. · grammar.whitesmoke.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Desktop app
- Yes · buy.whitesmoke.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Founded
- 2002 · grammar.whitesmoke.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · buy.whitesmoke.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Wilmington, Delaware, USA · grammar.whitesmoke.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Integrations
- The store lists compatibility with Microsoft Office and Gmail for Premium and Business; the product page also names Word and Outlook. · buy.whitesmoke.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- WhiteSmoke says it serves native and non-native English speakers and describes its audience as including students, professional writers, executives, bloggers, government employees, and English learners. · grammar.whitesmoke.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Mobile app
- Yes · buy.whitesmoke.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Mobile apps
- WhiteSmoke says its mobile app brings core Writer features to smartphones and tablets, with a Pro version that includes translation and writing tutorials. · whitesmoke.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Privacy and text handling
- Its privacy policy says submitted documents and text are sent to WhiteSmoke servers for analysis and may be retained for internal product improvement; the policy is marked effective March 17, 2016. · whitesmoke.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Security
- The privacy policy describes firewalls and passwords as safeguards, says it cannot guarantee perfect security, and states checkout card details are encrypted by the merchant provider using SSL. · whitesmoke.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Style suggestions
- Yes · buy.whitesmoke.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Support
- WhiteSmoke lists phone support at 1-888-741-7193, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time. · whitesmoke.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Translation
- Its product pages describe a translator for more than 50 languages. · grammar.whitesmoke.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Writing checks
- WhiteSmoke checks grammar, spelling, punctuation, and style, and offers suggestions to improve English writing. · grammar.whitesmoke.com, 9 Oct 2026
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