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Best Proofreading Software in 2026

Proofreading software checks writing for errors and can help shape style and tone. This list helps writers compare tools before choosing one for documents, browsers or devices.

  1. 01 DeepL Write

    DeepL Write suits people who want help revising text across listed writing languages, devices, and browser extensions.

    Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · iOS
    9.4 Visit Specs
  2. 02 CorrectEnglish
    From $6.67/mo Free plan Web · iOS · Android · Browser extension
    9.1 Visit Specs
  3. 03 Corrector.app
    Free plan Web · Windows · iOS · Android
    9.1 Visit Specs
  4. 04 Outwrite

    Outwrite suits students, professionals, casual writers, and teams looking for writing feedback in supported online tools.

    From $7.95/mo Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · API
    9.1 Visit Specs
  5. 05 Grammarly

    It suits individuals and teams looking for proofreading, rewrites, and tone guidance, with browser, desktop, and mobile access.

    From $12/mo Free plan iOS · Android
    9.0 Visit Specs
  6. 06 Paperpal

    Paperpal is aimed at students and researchers who need academic writing, citation, and submission checks.

    From $11.58/mo Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · Browser extension
    9.0 Visit Specs
  7. 07 QuillBot

    QuillBot may suit individuals revising or summarizing text, as well as teams needing writer-management dashboards and centralized billing.

    From $0.69/mo Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · iOS
    9.0 Visit Specs
  8. 08 Ginger

    Ginger may suit native and non-native English speakers, students and professionals who want writing corrections and rephrasing.

    From $0.50/mo Web · Windows · macOS · iOS
    8.8 Visit Specs
  9. 09 Linguix

    Linguix suits individuals who want writing checks, rewriting, and shortcuts across websites and supported apps.

    From $5/mo Free plan Web · iOS · Android · API
    8.8 Visit Specs
  10. 10 LanguageTool

    LanguageTool suits people who want spelling, grammar, and style help across multiple languages and writing apps.

    Free plan Windows · macOS · iOS · Browser extension
    8.7 Visit Specs
  11. 11 Sapling

    Sapling suits teams seeking writing assistance and developers integrating language model-powered features.

    From $12/mo Free plan Web · Windows · API · Self-hosted
    8.7 Visit Specs
  12. 12 ProWritingAid

    It suits English-language writers who want grammar and style suggestions in supported editors or browsers.

    From $10/mo Free plan Browser extension
    8.6 Visit Specs
  13. 13 TextGears

    TextGears may suit students, universities, EdTech, HR, and content or advertising services needing writing checks or API text analysis.

    From $2.48/mo Free plan Web · API · Self-hosted · Browser extension
    8.6 Visit Specs
  14. 14 GrammarLookup
    Free plan Web
    8.5 Visit Specs
  15. 15 Wordvice AI

    It suits students and academic writers working on research papers or admissions essays, as well as people editing business or everyday writing.

    From $8.45/mo Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · Browser extension
    8.5 Visit Specs
  16. 16 Trinka

    Trinka suits academic and technical writers who want grammar, style, document proofreading or citation tools.

    From $6.67/mo Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · API
    8.4 Visit Specs
  17. 17 WRITER
    Free trial Web · Windows · macOS · API
    8.4 Visit Specs
  18. 18 Hemingway Editor

    Hemingway Editor suits writers who want readability feedback and teams working on communications, grants or sales proposals.

    From $8.33/mo Free trial Web · Windows · macOS
    8.2 Visit Specs
  19. 19 GrammarCheck.net
    Free plan Web · Browser extension
    8.1 Visit Specs
  20. 20 Slick Write
    Free plan Web · Browser extension
    8.1 Visit Specs
  21. 21 SpellCheckPlus
    From $1.33/mo Free plan Web
    7.9 Visit Specs
  22. 22 Scribens

    It suits professionals, students, businesses, writers, and content creators who want multilingual grammar explanations.

    From €499.17/mo Free plan Web · iOS · Android · Browser extension
    7.8 Visit Specs
  23. 23 Virtual Writing Tutor
    From $3/mo Free plan Web
    7.8 Visit Specs
  24. 24 WhiteSmoke
    From $0.83/mo Web · Windows · macOS · iOS
    7.7 Visit Specs
  25. 25 PerfectIt

    It suits proofreaders, editors, medical writers, proposal professionals, technical communicators, consultants, communications professionals, and lawyers who check professional documents.

    Free trial Web · Windows · macOS · iOS
    7.6 Visit Specs
How this list is ordered. Specifiction scores each tool on how fully its maker documents it, whether its prices are published, where the research puts it, the platforms it runs on and whether it can be tried for free (how we rank). Makers can also buy a numbered place (how Specifiction is paid for).

Check the free plan, paid starting price or trial, supported languages, platform support and document integrations. Also compare browser extensions, style and tone suggestions, team features and offline mode.

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