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Best Proofreading Software in 2026

30 apps
Research read 10 Oct 2026
How the order is worked out

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CorrectEnglish
by CorrectEnglish
Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+1

CorrectEnglish combines correction suggestions, writing analysis, templates, originality checking, and research tools.

7.7 Free plan · paid from $24/mo Visit site
2

Corrector.app

Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+2

Corrector.app combines language checks and word suggestions with a free AI content detector.

7.7 Free plan Visit site
3

DeepL Write

Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+4

DeepL Write combines text revision tools with multiple app, extension, and integration options. The free version has monthly character and file limits, while Write Pro is an add-on billed annually.

7.6 Free plan · paid from €6.99/user/mo (annual) Visit site
4

Ginger
by Ginger
Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+5

Ginger brings English proofreading, rephrasing, and translation into desktop, mobile, web, and organizational workflows. Compare the listed plan terms carefully, as multiple paid options are provided.

7.6 Free plan · paid from $6/mo (annual) Visit site
5

LanguageTool
by LanguageTool
Free plan ExtensioniPhoneMac+1

LanguageTool covers writing checks and paraphrasing across several work contexts, with additional team controls.

7.5 Free plan Visit site
6

Linguix

Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+2

Linguix combines individual writing assistance with a separate set of team features. Check the annual billing terms and Business seat minimum when choosing a plan.

7.4 Free plan · paid from $11.67/mo (annual) Visit site
7

Outwrite
by Outwrite
Free plan APIExtensionMac+2

Outwrite combines sentence-level editing, writing statistics and integrations with common online writing tools.

7.4 Free plan · paid from $7.95/user/mo Visit site
8

GrammarCheck.net

Free plan ExtensionWeb

Choose GrammarCheck.net for free English proofreading with multiple regional variants and a set of supporting writing tools.

7.3 Free plan Visit site
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Hemingway Editor

Free plan MacWebWindows

Hemingway Editor offers readability feedback, with Editor Plus adding AI editing and document review.

7.3 Free plan · paid from $8.33/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
10

Paperpal
by Paperpal
Free plan ExtensionMacWeb+1

Paperpal brings research discovery, academic writing support, and submission checks into one workspace.

7.3 Free plan · paid from $12/user/mo (annual) Visit site
11

Grammarly
by Grammarly
Free plan AndroidiPhone

Choose Grammarly for a writing toolkit that combines proofreading, rewrites, tone tools, and monthly AI prompts across browser, desktop, and mobile apps.

7.2 Free plan · paid from $12/user/mo Visit site
12

QuillBot
by QuillBot
Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+3

Choose QuillBot if you want a broad set of writing tools across web, desktop, mobile, and browser extensions, or team administration through a Team Plan.

7.2 Free plan Visit site
13

Sapling

Free plan APIExtensionSelf-hosted+2

Sapling brings team writing tools together with developer APIs, integrations and enterprise deployment options.

7.2 Free plan · paid from $12/user/mo (annual) · 30-day trial Visit site
14

GrammarLookup
by GrammarLookup
Free plan Web

GrammarLookup offers browser-based grammar, punctuation, spelling, and style checks without signup.

7.1 Free plan Visit site
15

Scribens

Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+1

Choose Scribens if you want spelling and grammar checks with explanations, broad language support, and access through web, mobile, or browser extension.

7.1 Free plan Visit site
16

TextGears
by TextGears
Free plan APIExtensionSelf-hosted+1

TextGears offers writing checks alongside API tools for analysis, summarization, and keyword extraction.

7.0 Free plan · paid from $2.48/mo Visit site
17

Trinka

Free plan APIExtensionMac+3

Trinka combines academic and technical language tools with document proofreading and integrations.

7.0 Free plan · paid from $20/mo Visit site
18

WhiteSmoke
by WhiteSmoke
Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+3

WhiteSmoke combines English writing checks with translation and additional writing tools across several platforms.

7.0 Free plan · paid from $4.79/mo Visit site
19

OnlineCorrection.com

Free plan Web

OnlineCorrection.com provides a simple browser-based first pass for English spelling, grammar, and style issues. Its own limits mean human review remains important for consequential documents.

6.9 Free plan Visit site
20

PaperRater
by PaperRater
Free plan Web

Choose PaperRater if you want a web grammar checker that explains corrections and lets you decide which to apply.

6.9 Free plan Visit site
21

Scribbr Grammar Checker
by Scribbr Grammar Checker
Free plan ExtensionWeb

Scribbr Grammar Checker covers common grammar, spelling, punctuation, and word-choice issues at no charge. Writers needing a broader full-document review should note Scribbr’s separate AI Proofreader.

6.9 Free plan Visit site
22

Wordvice AI

Free plan ExtensionMacWeb+1

Wordvice AI brings proofreading and a broad set of writing tools together, with modes and limits that differ by plan. Check the free submission cap and annual Premium billing against your workload.

6.9 Free plan · paid from $9.95/mo (annual) Visit site
23

ProWritingAid
by ProWritingAid
Free plan Extension

ProWritingAid combines writing suggestions with reports, integrations, and plagiarism checking. Check the free limits and refund terms against your writing needs before choosing a plan.

6.8 Free plan · paid from $10/mo (annual) Visit site
24

Slick Write

Free plan ExtensionWeb

Slick Write offers grammar and style checks alongside tools for examining sentence structure, quotations, and vocabulary.

6.8 Free plan Visit site
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SpellCheckPlus
by SpellCheckPlus
Free plan Web

SpellCheckPlus focuses on learning-oriented English correction, with explanations and revision rather than automatic editing.

6.6 Free plan · 5-day trial Visit site

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