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Best Proofreading Software in 2026
Proofreading software checks writing for errors and can suggest clearer wording, tone or style. This chart covers browser-based tools, extensions and apps for phones and computers. If you use a Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO phone or tablet, check Android support before choosing. Compare languages, integrations, offline access and whether the tool fits your writing workflow.
DeepL Write is a writing assistant for revising text.
Paperpal is an AI research and academic writing workspace for students and researchers.
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Wordvice AI
Wordvice AI is an online proofreader and grammar checker aimed at students and academic writers.
Free planWebExtensionmacOSWindows7.9Free plan - 5
Grammarly
Grammarly is a writing assistant from Grammarly, founded in 2009 and now part of Superhuman.
Free planAndroidiOS7.8From $12 a month - 6

Corrector.app
Corrector.app checks text for spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors, then suggests corrections.
Free planAndroidiOSWebExtension7.6Free plan - 7

Linguix
Linguix is an AI writing assistant for improving grammar, clarity, and communication across websites and supported apps.
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI7.6From $5 a month - 8

CorrectEnglish
Free planAndroidiOSWebExtension7.5From $80 a year - 9

Outwrite
Outwrite is an AI writing assistant that suggests stylistic and structural improvements alongside spelling and grammar corrections.
Free planWebAPIExtensionmacOS7.5From $7.95 a month - 10

TextGears
TextGears checks writing for spelling, grammar, style, and readability issues through its website and API.
Free planWebAPIExtensionSelf-hosted7.5Free plan - 11
Trinka
Trinka is an AI grammar correction and language enhancement assistant designed for academic and technical writing.
Free planWebAPIExtensionmacOS7.5From $300 a year - 12

WRITER
WebAPIExtensionmacOS7.5From $39 a month - 13

Sapling
Sapling combines writing assistance with developer tools for adding language model-powered functionality to applications.
Free planWebAPIExtensionSelf-hosted7.4From $144 a year - 14
7.2 - 15

LanguageTool
LanguageTool is a writing assistant for checking grammar, spelling, punctuation, casing, and style across 31 languages.
Free planiOSExtensionmacOSWindows7.2Free plan - 16

Scribens
Scribens checks grammar and spelling in written text and explains detected mistakes to help users understand errors and improve their writing.
Free planAndroidiOSWebExtension7.2From €5,990 a year - 17

ProWritingAid
ProWritingAid is a writing tool that provides grammar and style suggestions through browser extensions and a desktop editor.
Free planExtension7.1From $120 a year - 18
WhiteSmoke
AndroidiOSWebExtension7.0 - 19

Hemingway Editor
Hemingway Editor helps writers assess readability by scoring text and highlighting sentences and issues that may make a message harder to understand.
WebmacOSWindows6.9 - 20
SpellCheckPlus
Free planWeb6.9From $15.99 a year - 21
Virtual Writing Tutor
Free planWeb6.9Free plan - 22
GrammarLookup
Free planWeb6.8Free plan - 23
Slick Write
Slick Write is a free web writing checker for grammar errors, possible style problems and other characteristics of text.
Free planWebExtension6.8Free plan - 24
PerfectIt
PerfectIt is a paid document-checking tool for finding consistency mistakes and style issues in professional writing.
iOSWebmacOSWindows6.5 - 25

GrammarCheck.net
GrammarCheck.net is a free web checker and browser extension for English spelling, grammar, punctuation, and contextual usage.
Free planWebExtension6.2Free plan
Choosing well
Check Android and device access
The listed platforms include web, browser extensions, Windows, macOS, iOS and Android. Check for an Android app if you want to proofread on a Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO phone or tablet.
A web version or extension can suit work across devices, while Windows, macOS or iOS support may matter for a computer or iPad.
Compare free plans and paid prices
A free plan is available from tools on this list, and a free trial is available from tools on this list. Check what the free option includes before paying.
Published examples include DeepL Write from €6.99 per user each month on an annual plan, Linguix from $11.67 per month on an annual plan, and Hemingway Editor from $8.33 per user each month on an annual plan with a 14-day trial.
Match languages and writing help
Compare supported languages if you write for different audiences. Style and tone suggestions can matter when you need more than spelling and grammar checks.
Look at the kind of wording guidance a tool provides and whether it suits your preferred voice.
Fit the tool to your workflow
Browser extensions and document integrations can reduce copying between apps. Team features may help shared writing workflows.
Check offline mode if you need proofreading without a connection, and confirm that the integrations you rely on are supported.
Questions people ask
Do these proofreading tools work on Android?
Android is one of the listed platforms, but support differs by tool. Check the product page for an Android app before choosing.
Can I use a web browser instead of an app?
Yes. Web access and browser extensions are among the platforms covered in this category.
Are free proofreading plans available?
Yes. A free plan is offered by tools on this list. Features and limits depend on the product.
Which tools offer a free trial?
A free trial is offered by tools on this list. Hemingway Editor lists a 14-day trial.
What features should teams compare?
Compare team features, document integrations, supported languages, style and tone suggestions, browser extensions and offline mode.
