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TextWarden vs WProofreader

Both stand on grammar checkers. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

TextWarden

Free plan ExtensionMac

TextWarden combines local English proofreading with broad Mac app support and a free plan. Check editor compatibility and the English-only limitation before relying on it across every application.

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WProofreader combines multilingual proofreading with plan-based AI writing tools and broad editor integrations. Its deployment choices and stated encryption support organizations with varied infrastructure needs, while usage quotas and certification status require review.

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The facts

	TextWarden	WProofreader
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Extension, Mac	API, Extension, Linux, Self-hosted, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Growth: €340 a year
Plans published	1	6
Maker	Not published	WProofreader
Website	github.com	wproofreader.com
On grammar checkers	#37 of 88	#41 of 88

TextWarden: what it does well

Free plan with no account or subscription
Local grammar checking through bundled Harper engine
Real-time suggestions and one-click corrections
Supports five English dialects
No cloud grammar service, telemetry, or analytics

What to know first

English grammar checking only
Requires macOS 14 Sonoma or later
Accessibility permission is required
Some editors may limit accurate underlines or corrections

WProofreader: what it does well

Proofreading covers more than 20 languages
AI assistant supports rewriting and summarizing
Cloud and self-hosted deployment options
Integrates with major web editors and CMSs
Free plan allows 20,000 words daily

What to know first

AI checking limited to three languages
Free plan includes WProofreader branding
No official SOC 2 or ISO 27001 certification
Paid plans start at €34 a month

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