# ProWritingAid Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Is ProWritingAid the right Proofreading solution for you? Explore 497 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/170745/ProWritingAid/reviews --- ProWritingAid 4.7 (497) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Reviews of ProWritingAid Ease of use 4.5 Customer Service 4.5 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews BR Brian R IllustratorPublishing, Self-employedUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “No, its also great for checking readability, pointing out cluncky sentences, over used words, bad sentence structure, checking for plagiarism and so much more.“ September 3, 2025 MA Mohamad A CounselingMedical Practice, Self-employedUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “nevertheless - AI Detection. where ProWritingAid falls is its algorithms is being flagged by those wannabes sites - starving to sell for uncreative AI users.“ March 30, 2025 PV Paul V Senior System AnalysisHospital & Health Care, 10,001+ employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “ProWritingAid has the best integrations into Microsoft Office Suite, Windows Applications, and Web Browsers.“ May 16, 2024 JD Justin D Systems AdminGovernment Administration, 5,001 - 10,000 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “It has some UI issues, and it seems to not like certain webpages...“ March 7, 2025 JJ Judith J AuthorWriting and Editing, Self-employedUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “I incorporated the feedback immediately. When I shared the stories, updated with the suggestions, with my beta readers, they mentioned how much my writing had improved.“ June 8, 2024 Dawid Z Product ManagerInformation Technology and Services, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “I don't take it as a major flaw because it's just an extra feature on top of the Web app - but if it exists, it should work well. And it doesn't.“ September 1, 2024 JC Joe C AuthorWriting and Editing, Self-employedUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “I used the free version and I found it most helpful. When I finish a chapter I copied and then pasted it into this program.“ December 30, 2024 MM MAX M Author, PublisherWriting and Editing, Self-employedUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “Doesn't fully support company and product names and flags them as errors.“ October 29, 2024 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 497 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Michelle S. Customer Experience Consultant Management Consulting Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Love it, bought it for life" February 7, 2025 5.0 I tried out Grammarly along side ProWritingAid and found it better meets my needs. Of course, both have developed significantly since then. PWA feels more grounded and gave me better suggestions than the competition. I bought a lifetime subscription. I have it turned on, on most webpages and in Outlook, Word and PowerPoint. It supplements the MS editor well. When I have needed help, the support team have always been great. Pros I like that it integrates with my favourite apps and is available whenever I am typing. Cons It is brilliant for novelists and other fiction writers. I would love some of their functionality focused on business and non-fiction writing. Alternatives considered [Grammarly Business](https://www.capterra.com/p/170306/Grammarly-Business/) Reason for choosing ProWritingAid I tested both and found PWA better met my needs. Switched from [Grammarly Business](https://www.capterra.com/p/170306/Grammarly-Business/) I tested both and found PWA better met my needs. Review Source BR Brian R. Illustrator Publishing Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "The Write of Passages" September 3, 2025 5.0 One of the best tools I use, if not daily, cetainly weekly. I've enjoyed using it from day one and will carryyon using it. Pros Prowritingaid is not just a plain writing tool, I've used a few of them and wasted a small fortune. No, its also great for checking readability, pointing out cluncky sentences, over used words, bad sentence structure, checking for plagiarism and so much more. All of which go to help the writing and learning experience. Cons The thing I least like regarding Prowritingaidis, it appears to require a reasonable large piece of text to check. Small stretches are generally ignored unless you join them to a larger paragraph.Also, the filing sytem I find it awkward at times, it's not as immediate as might be to locate a previously filed document. Switched from [Scrivener](https://www.capterra.com/p/180597/Scrivener/) Ease of use. I found strivener overly complicated for my requirements. Review Source JR Jeffrey R. bumb writer Writing and Editing Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Helps in writing development " December 15, 2022 3.0 Nice causes discontinuity in my writing. Often changes meaning and disrupts the meaning but helps more than it causes issues. Pros I like the capability but my internet causes issues as it is unreliable hope to get upgraded soon. Cons Requires use of the internet. Should be more robust in the options I purchased from Oxford as it kept bringing up the mac dict which is useless and it does not bring up them anymore which is actually a plus. When it brought up a dictionary, it changed my stories. Causing issues. Review Source MA Mohamad A. Counseling Medical Practice Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Features are needed - so Pro don't go outdated." March 30, 2025 5.0 it helped me alot with alot of my task during my studies and it is still doing so during my normal daily task, Pros New features like paraphrasing and correcting, and repetition. Cons Switching authors in the web settings reveals a range of writing styles, making it difficult to recognise each writer's unique style without a reference. ProWritingAid tends to lag behind in reflecting market changes. Due to the prevalence of AI in our time, much of what is happening involves AI creation. nevertheless - AI Detection. where ProWritingAid falls is its algorithms is being flagged by those wannabes sites - starving to sell for uncreative AI users. What I wish for Pro is it has a humanizer .. Sparks are nice .. Yet, if someone is creative enough... not needed Switched from [Grammarly Business](https://www.capterra.com/p/170306/Grammarly-Business/) They felt Robotic. and more demanding to the test. i needed to have a program to myself not to be another company payday. Review Source AY Alexandria Y. SAHM Writing and Editing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Keep it up! More Summits please! " March 11, 2025 5.0 Good! I bought the lifetime Premium Pro version, and I have no regrets! Pros Ease of use and help with my editing and writing. I love the writers summits you guys put on too! Cons I would love to see an add on for Scrivener like you have for Word. Switched from [Grammarly Business](https://www.capterra.com/p/170306/Grammarly-Business/) I still use Grammarly because they have a phone app. If PWA gets a phone app, I might delete Grammarly. I had an issue with Grammarly not loading up all suggestions years ago and that is how I found PWA. Grammarly's techs could not fix the issue but after about 6 months it cleared up on its own. I also use the plagiarism in Grammarly because it is free. Review Source TF Teyka F. Freelance Creative Writer Writing and Editing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "One of the best editing softwares" March 17, 2025 4.0 I've been using ProWritingAid for years. It has helped me improve the quality of my writing significantly. I've tried quite a few, and this is undoubtedly one of the best. Pros The rewrite option, grammar, and spelling suggestion corrections, and style suggestions. The summary/report of an entire document is awesome, too. Cons It's a great tool, but I can't afford the premium version. However, I appreciate the free version very much. Alternatives considered [Grammarly Business](https://www.capterra.com/p/170306/Grammarly-Business/) Reason for choosing ProWritingAid ProWritingAid seems to be a better option for my purpose/genre of writing. Review Source MB Michael B. Author Publishing Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "The Standard for Authors" November 16, 2024 5.0 Wonderful. Took a small amount of time to get used to it after years on Word. But once acclimated, and it wasn't a hard learning curve, it has become by far my favorite. I recommend it to all my friends who write, sometime with the fervor of an evangelist. Pros I'm a pantser, trying to be more organized and become a little more of a planner. PWA makes that simple, and made my writing more impactful. Cons I wish there was an option to move from Premium Lifetime to Pro Premium Lifetime, through payments instead of only a lump sum. I would immediately upgrade if that was an option. Switched from [Grammarly Business](https://www.capterra.com/p/170306/Grammarly-Business/) I played with PWA on Scrivener at a friend's house on their laptop. It was OBVIOUSLY quantum levels better than Grammarly. Came home closed my Grammarly account and bought a lifetime PWA one. Review Source BWN Boon Wah N. Self Accounting Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great Application and Cost Effective for Personal Usage" December 21, 2024 5.0 good and very cost effective for personal user Pros Online correct errors, Cost Economic for Personal Usage Cons Always repeat for confirming to restructure the grammar Switched from [Grammarly Business](https://www.capterra.com/p/170306/Grammarly-Business/) Too expensive for personal user, also not privacy Review Source RP Robin P. Business Owner Publishing Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Very useful with all programs I use" April 4, 2025 5.0 I am still new to use it but I use Atticus and it has been good so far. Pros I love that it picks up the simplest things that I wouldn't have caught. Cons I wish the box could be made smaller or even the ability to move it to my other screen, it covers some of the text that it is suggesting that I change - I can't see the full sentence and have to move it side to side to see it all. Switched from [Grammarly Business](https://www.capterra.com/p/170306/Grammarly-Business/) You have more features and it is less expensive Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Product Manager Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "One of the best investments for a writer" September 1, 2024 5.0 Extremely positive. It's been a major help with my career over the years, as I started out as a freelance writer. To this day, I promote a writing culture at my company and writing is part of my everyday responsibilities. It's not a flawless experience, but it's reasonably close to being one. Pros One of the best ways to improve your writing is to just do it. But doing it blindly won't make you spot mistakes. ProWritingAid helped me do just that. It's one of the main things that improved my writing for the Web skills. I've been using it since 2018 and I'm using it to this day, even though my usage is getting more and more limited. My main goal when starting to use it was to simplify my writing style and make it more understandable for people, without sacrificing the quality of my content. With a few (out of LOADS) of reports, ProWritingAid helped me do that, and more. I use the Readability, Style, and Grammar reports. for everything I write, and then other reports depending on the situation and needs. I love that ProWritingAid has a lifetime plan and it's a tool well worth the money. Cons The Web app has bugs here and there, but most of them get patched quickly. The uptime is high, probably 99.99%, but there have been a few instances when the site was down when I wanted to use it. It's not a deal-breaker, but it's also noticeable enough. And finally, the Chrome extension is rather unreliable and limited. I don't take it as a major flaw because it's just an extra feature on top of the Web app - but if it exists, it should work well. And it doesn't. Alternatives considered [Grammarly Business](https://www.capterra.com/p/170306/Grammarly-Business/) Reason for choosing ProWritingAid It offers more at a cost of some simplicity and the browser extension issues. I also preferred paying a one-time license rather than subscribing to Grammarly. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Creative E-Learning Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "ProWritingAid: A Lifesaver for Accurate and Polished Writing" July 8, 2024 5.0 Overall, ProWritingAid has been a game-changer for my writing process. As a graduate student, having a reliable tool to help catch errors and refine my writing is crucial. ProWritingAid's detailed feedback has helped me improve my writing skills over time. Pros ProWritingAid provides comprehensive feedback beyond simple grammar checks, offering detailed suggestions for improving style, structure, and readability. The tool's ability to catch errors that may be missed because of dyslexia is invaluable, ensuring that my work is judged on content rather than avoidable mistakes. Cons The user interface can be a bit overwhelming at first, Switched from [Grammarly Business](https://www.capterra.com/p/170306/Grammarly-Business/) It came with my graduate program, but it was recently canceled since Word now has an editor; I don't like that editor very much, so I returned to ProWritingAid. I have dyslexia that kicks up when I'm stressed or tired, so having a second set of eyeballs is very important. It's a lifesaver and allows me to have equal footing, so my grades are based on my findings and work instead of being slapped back for grammatical errors not spotted because of dyslexia. It is an education equalizer. Review Source CP Cassandra P. Strategy Manager Government Administration Used the software for: 2+ years ### "GREAT! Life saver" May 16, 2024 5.0 Pros It shows up on everything that I writing not just in WORD. Cons Great product no cons to share. I like that I can purchase a license vs using a subscription. Switched from [Grammarly Business](https://www.capterra.com/p/170306/Grammarly-Business/) The option to purchase a license vs subscription Review Source MW Matt W. CTO Computer Software Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "ProWritingAid review. Notes from a small island (in the south pacific)" September 11, 2019 5.0 I've used the premium version for 18 months and have based my comments on my experience in that time. I use it both for work and for some of the creative writing I do. I'm a massive fan of using technology to improve how I work and ProWritingAid is right up there as one of the most useful tools I use. It makes a significant difference to how long it takes me to write a document. I write fewer iterations and am more confident in the quality of my first draft because of it. I feel like it's not just correcting my grammar, but also helping me to become a better writer. They have a free version as well as premium versions offering: - monthly subscription - yearly subscription - lifetime license (approx 3.5x annual subscription) I would strongly recommend it to anyone writing at work or at home. In my view, it is significantly better value than other editing and reviewing software on the market. Pros I like the fact that I can use it everywhere. It's available in Word, Chrome, and Google Docs. There's even a desktop application. I like the real-time checker that identifies the quick fixes. But the real value is in the deeper reports. Don't be put off by the number of them - my advice is to have find out which ones you find most useful. My favourites are: 1. Thesaurus report, which lets me quickly find better words to use. 2. Readability report, which focuses me on areas that I can improve. 3. Sticky sentences report, which helps me get straight to the point. Once you know which ones you use most, you can combine them (it's called a Combo report) and with one click, you've got detailed analysis of your writing. Cons All software has pros and cons. While ProWritignAid is no different, it is worth saying that they do seem focused on continual improvement. My main criticisms over the last 18 months have been: 1. No integration with Google Docs - this has now been released and works well. 2. It can be daunting how much it tells you about your writing but this is necessary - writing is complex. The more you use it, the better it gets. 3. When I was using the free version, the 500-word limit caught me out a few times. It's not an issue for any premium users, however. Switched from [Grammarly Business](https://www.capterra.com/p/170306/Grammarly-Business/) Privacy concerns initially, but in the end the features were better in PWA. Review Source Dr Mekhala S. Senior Editor Publishing Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Useful software if you know what you want from it. " July 13, 2022 5.0 Useful software if you know what you want from it. I couple it with macros and other professional software to perform my duties in my fiction editing business. I will be buying it again, as I have integrated the parts I like into my daily working. Pros Things I really like and use daily: 1. Check for echoes 2. Repetition/word phrase overuse. 3. Punctuation check Cons Things I don't like or use: 1. Working on long documents is difficult 2. Analyzing the whole document is hard, and it crashes my word, this caused me to lose time and money. Hence why I only choose the above checks. 3. The style guides were difficult to set up, so i never used it to its full potential Alternatives considered [Grammarly Business](https://www.capterra.com/p/170306/Grammarly-Business/)[Hemingway Editor](https://www.capterra.com/p/233308/Hemingway-Editor/) Reason for choosing ProWritingAid It was the most useful for what I needed it for. Lots of choices, and it was accurate. Takes some getting used to. but once you have cracked it, it is easy enough to work with. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Integrated Marketing Director Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Way better than Grammarly" July 30, 2019 5.0 ProWritingAid has helped reduce the time it takes to get from first to final draft by half. Our content and copy is written by many people, with all kinds of writing backgrounds. It used to be a chore to pinpoint typos and makes corrections. Now, after running a few reports and working through them, we get great, readable SEO content in a fraction of the time. Pros I love ProWritingAid because there are so many helpful reports that allow you to get as detailed as you want when editing. I use the summary, style and grammar reports all the time. When I'm working on a larger marketing piece, I use the readability, pacing and other reports to help tighten my writing up. I also love how well the software integrates with Microsoft Word and Google Chrome. And one of my all-time favorite features is the word explorer. It's helped me pick the perfect word or phrase on numerous occasions. It's also nice that it's regularly updated with new and improved features. Cons I wish there was a way to use this on a mobile device. I'm writing this review on my phone, and I feel like I'm flying blind with ProWritingAid there to let me know about spelling, grammar and readability mistakes. I'd never produce marketing material on my phone, but I certainly write enough emails that I want to look and read professional. Switched from [Grammarly Business](https://www.capterra.com/p/170306/Grammarly-Business/) At the time, we were using Grammarly and paying for it every month. Because it was only available online, I didn't use it that much. As soon as ProWritingAid offered a lifetime version, I jumped on the opportunity and I'm glad I did. As a nonprofit, we have limited budget and it's hard to continue to pay for numerous software solutions month by month. ProWritingAid has allowed us to create and edit great content without constantly renewing a tool we hardly used before. Review Source JA Jim A. Multi-Site WHS Manager Public Safety Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "ProwriterAid plus. " August 14, 2024 5.0 Pros ProWritingAid has helped me so much. This has been a valuable asset for me in the business world as a dyslexic person. Thank you ProWritingAid. Cons For me, it was what I needed. People like me need this tool to be successful. My only con will be to improve the AI. I know that technology is is new and improving. Review Source RZ Robert Z. Master Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Would not be writing if not for PRW" August 8, 2024 5.0 With English, my fifth language, writing books and doing copy for WEB sites is challenging. I use Word 365 which includes an editor, but I found Pro Writing Aid better. I tried the other Grammarly too but did not like their support. So, PRA for me, anytime, then it got better! They upgraded it with a few things that I thought would be great and many that I never knew I needed. So, for me, Pro Writing Aid all the way for authoring my books and copy for my web pages. Pros It does what it promises with overstating its functions like most advertises do nowadays. Cons Ahh, can't think of any at the moment but I need to put in 40 characters so... Review Source ZB Zach B. none Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great App, sometimes a little buggy" August 12, 2024 4.0 Pros It is more affordable that its competitor, Grammarly. It is very proficient in explaining why certain parts of the text have been highlighted. Cons It has some issues working locally on mac books with certain apps. Namely obsidian and recently word as an addon it has been buggy. Review Source PD Paul D. student Religious Institutions Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Use Pro Writing Aid" August 29, 2024 5.0 Positive because it is more exacting than its competitors. Pros Comprehensive in its editing and offers the rephrasing option. Cons Using rephrasing component ups my AI use score to dangerously high levels and can flag my work in an academic setting. I wish there was an AI use checker in the program. Review Source JG Julie G. Writer Writing and Editing Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Best writing partner ever!" June 2, 2024 5.0 ProWritingAid has been a game-changer for me. Having it there to help me out has boosted my confidence and made me more productive. Pros ProWritingAid is always there, wherever I am working. I am always in control, but it's nice to have the program catching errors in real time. But the best part is when I can use it to read what I've written and make suggestions about how to say it better. Sometimes I just can't think of the right word, and it comes up with something perfect. Cons Occasionally it gets in the way when I'm not editing, but it's easy enough to turn it off. Review Source AS Amanda S. Author Publishing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "It's good but not my first choice." June 6, 2024 4.0 It's alright. The price point doesn't make it worth my while. The AI suggestions are alright. The system could use some tweaking to bring in more accuracy with the content being analyzed. Pros I love the ease of use. ProWritingAid is very easy to use. Cons When I submitted my manuscript to my proofreader, I was annoyed to hear my document was riddled with grammar mistakes. I spent hours using this software to proofread and it didn't really do what I had hoped...which is to catch grammar mistakes. Review Source Kathleen B. Freelance Copywriter Writing and Editing Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "The Best Software Investment for Writers" May 4, 2022 5.0 I switch between many different kinds of writing: fiction, web, sales copy, and business copy. ProWriting Aid is like a live-in assistant to help me keep my writing styles for each type within the necessary parameters. No second-guessing myself. It also has this really nifty tool where it analyzes your writing style and compares it to famous writers. Believe it or not, this is more than a gimmick! This teaches you what works in their writing which means you can extrapolate how to make it work for you! Pros I loved the fact that it was fairly inexpensive to buy and that it had enough functionality for different types of writing. Everything from different fictional genres to web copy. Best of all, when ProWriting Aid has special events, you get FULL access to all of the sessions with membership. These are webinars that have loads of useful information in them and are worth buying the software just to have access. Cons I disagree with the metric which measures "sticky" sentences. But, I understand why it's there and while it doesn't necessarily fit with my own personal writing style, it makes me more mindful. Review Source Megan B. Freelance copywriter Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 2+ years ### "ProWriting Aid is a Pro Writers tool!" February 20, 2023 5.0 I've used ProWriting Aid for years now and I love it. It's so handy to have the browser extension so I can use it wherever I'm writing anything. Overall I really love this tool Pros I love that it helps improve my writing in no time at all. The suggestions can help me become a better writer too as I see myself improving over time as I use the tool. I like how it can find over used words and sentences that don't flow correctly and help me to fix them. Generally just helps to improve my writing. Cons Some of the spelling and grammar suggestions aren't right so I use it with Grammarly free and take suggestions on board but don't accept every one of them. Reason for choosing ProWritingAid Grammarly Review Source David T. Producer/Director Photography Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Pro Writing Aid - very useful" July 27, 2021 5.0 Not business as such, but in my book series, I use this as a first step in cleaning up an initial draft, so that by the time the manuscript gets to my editor, there are fewer problems to clean up. Pros It's both stand alone and a plug-in for Word. Therefore I can fire it up and have it check a chapter while I am in Word, or I can have it proof the whole document while not in word. If that makes sense. It certainly helps to clean up that initial fast draft. Cons I'm not very fond of the subscription model. I tends to think I need to write in a classic style, but I write fantasy, and as such, I will craft sentences that this will flag. Thus I have to wade through crotch-deep false flags, versus where I actually have a problem. Switched from [SMART EDITOR](https://www.capterra.com/p/174099/smartEDITOR/) Pro Writing Aid is a bit more robust. Review Source AC Alison C. Proprietor ali macgee ink Entertainment Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The best there is" July 28, 2022 4.0 Pros ProWritingAid is the best editing program out there. It can distinguish between British and American English and is remarkably complete when you let it review an entire document at once for all that it can catch. It can catch inconsistent useage, for instance, along with wordy or muddy prose with overused words and clichés. This functionality matters most, but I also dearly love the fact that you can buy a permanent licence. I hate subscription software. Cons The program is best used as you write for my purposes. When it goes over an entire document with full reports after the fact, it can take a very long time to get through them all, and many of the suggestions might well be useful to a novice writer, but less so to an experienced professional who knows when to break the rules. Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Related categories [Proofreading](https://www.capterra.com/proofreading-software/)[AI Writing Assistant](https://www.capterra.com/ai-writing-assistant-software/)[Plagiarism Checker](https://www.capterra.com/plagiarism-checker-software/) ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox.