# ProWritingAid Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra

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ProWritingAid

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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

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

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

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

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

KB

Kirsten B

authorWriting and Editing, Self-employedUsed the software for: Less than 6 months.

“I also like the style guide and that you can choose what kind of writing you are doing so it gets looked at accordingly.“

August 20, 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

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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

PV

Paul V.  
Senior System Analysis  
Hospital & Health Care  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Best integrations"

May 16, 2024

5.0

I used Grammarly for 10 years but recently they keep threatening to discontinue support of integrations. Thier Microsoft Office Integration was official discontinued over a year ago although it is still available and functional but not promoted. Grammarly integrations are not that great and their where no improvements, things just got worse. The integrations in ProWritingAid all work and are easy to install.

Pros

ProWritingAid has the best integrations into Microsoft Office Suite, Windows Applications, and Web Browsers. Its standalone editor although based on Chrome, is very function and works well and imports a wide range of file formats. Rephrase sentence is a key functionality of ProWritingAid. If it determines something is not correct in your sentence, it will offer two alternatives. Often it will combine sentences when that makes sense to do so. It is quite uncanny how it can understand the meaning in your sentence and say the same thing in less words. Sometimes it gets the meaning of the sentence all wrong but I have learned ProWritingAid can't understand my grammar, neither will my readers and I best start again.

Cons

ProWriting Aid works differently than other products, such as Grammarly. Corrections in Grammarly are series of changes to each sentence till is "right" it is interactive, and each correction takes several edits. ProWritingAid offers to rephrase your sentences. The approach is different, and it takes some getting use too, but now that I've been using ProWritingAid for a while I prefer its approach.

Switched from

[Grammarly Business](https://www.capterra.com/p/170306/Grammarly-Business/)

Poor support of their integrations. Several announcements of discontinued support of integrations that never materialized. Arbitrary dropping support of selected Windows applications with no option to turn support back on and no explanation or time line on fixing the problems.

Review Source

KK

Kennady K.  
Author  
Writing and Editing  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "ProWritingAid - The Editing Software that you Need in Your Life"

February 10, 2023

5.0

Overall, this software is the best I've ever worked with. It is beyond thorough, which is exactly what I needed for my novel editing needs. If you're on the line, get it, you won't regret it.

Pros

It's hard to pick just one thing, and ProWritingAid is a critical part of my writing process now. I'd say the absolutely thorough set of features is my favorite thing. They can pick up everything from simple grammar mistakes to things like adverb usage and filter words. I can't speak enough praise about them.

Cons

The dictionary and term base features don't always seem to work as intended. I'm not sure if it's an error on my side or not, but it would be nice to have the terms defined and have them show up in my writing as I go (so I can double check myself as I go). A way to add terms that aren't a CVS file would also be greatly appreciated.

Switched from

[Grammar Checker](https://www.capterra.com/p/211358/Grammar-Checker/)

Because I was looking for a software that was more tailored toward my style of writing.

Review Source

VR

Verified Reviewer  
CEO  
Marketing and Advertising  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "ProWritingAid is ideal for Professionals and Students alike"

July 19, 2019

5.0

Not a bad thing to say about ProWritingAid thus far. It's inexpensive, and has helped tune my writing style so I'm faster and more confident about it. With all the tweaking options available (and plug-ability), you're almost never without it. That said, Grammarly has its purpose, and I'd perhaps consider keeping free Grammarly around for its browser-based tool. While I'd advocate using both, if only choosing one I'd opt for ProWritingAid.

Pros

I love how ProWritingAid plugs into MS Word and Scrivener, so both authors and other professionals can utilize the power of this service. The price is very affordable, and the features aren't matched by any competitors to my knowledge. It's great to also 'tune' PWA to your writing style, so it doesn't offer irrelevant suggestions. Another cool feature is Plagiarism checks, so if you hire blog content writers, you can check to see if their content is unique. The same is useful for students who want to check their work against internet sources.

Cons

While ProWritingAid is great, for some platforms that requires short snippets of content like e-commerce product pages, you may be better off with Grammarly. This is because PWA has more of a 'style' focus rather than 'grammar' focus. Perhaps the ultimate approach is to start with PWA to get your writing style mastered offline, then use Grammarly for browser-based usage when writing emails and short snippets of online content (to not get style suggestions where its superfluous).

Alternatives considered

[Grammarly Business](https://www.capterra.com/p/170306/Grammarly-Business/)

Reason for choosing ProWritingAid

I liked the granular control with PWA over Grammarly. Also less concerned with potential privacy issues using PWA.

Review Source

MM

MAX M.  
Author, Publisher  
Writing and Editing  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "ProWritingAid is great!"

October 29, 2024

4.0

It has been great. I like I can use it in Atticus and other apps.

Pros

Easy to use. Accurate and helpful. Good feedback is provided.

Cons

Still has some problems like effect and affect. Doesn't fully support company and product names and flags them as errors.

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

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

JJ

Judith J.  
Author  
Writing and Editing  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Big benefits whatever you write"

June 8, 2024

5.0

I started with a couple of very short stories, using the free offering. The punctuation/grammar tips and the insight into my style were incredibly helpful. 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. I quickly realized this tool could become of immense value to me and signed up for the Premium subscription, because I'm a beginner writer who hasn't published yet. Since then, I've used the tool on two books in manuscript form, on blog posts and on short stories. The help has been terrific!

Pros

I've used ProWritingAid for my routine blog posts, the manuscript of a non-fiction book, and my in-progress fiction writing. In all instances, I've gotten actionable feedback and suggestions for writing improvements that have made my writing tighter, my language more active and my words have greater impact. I especially love the summary that features my strengths. Seeing what I'm doing right is very encouraging! On those areas where I can improve, ProWritingAid makes suggestions. So, I can take them or not, as I see fit. I like the fact that I remain in charge.

Cons

I've had a great experience. It was easy to get started, and I'm exploring the tool with two books in manuscript form, and expect to learn more. So, right now, I can't think of a thing that I don't like about ProWritingAid.

Review Source

JB

Jeremy B.  
Writer  
Writing and Editing  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Perfect Your Language Perfectly (but this program might tell you not to phrase it that way)"

May 31, 2021

5.0

Writing is a process that requires many disciplines, from planning, to drafting, to editing. One component of that final phase is proofreading, which is essentially the wax to a washed car, if a car were a piece of writing (and a metaphor). Without a solid examination of the final product, statements become questions without notice? See what I did there. Okay, now see what I did there? Yes, knowing the rules of grammar is necessary if you want to proofread well because bad knowledge leads to worse presentation. Fortunately, a tool like ProWritingAid shortcuts the learning and application process by making suggestions wherever it detects a problem with your mechanics. And it’s true that no program can ever replace a human proofreader (or your own proofreading eyes), as no machine understands every context in which your writing may demonstrate. But ProWritingAid and its 20+ categories for examination and recommendation sure gets pretty close. The fact that it can scrutinize your work both online and off makes it even more versatile and necessary if you care even a little about your writing professionalism.

Pros

Besides the fact that it covers basic grammar checks like style, punctuation, and sentence construction, etc., it also checks for sentence length (for variety), clichés (because everyone says they’re bad for some reason), quotes and dialogue, telling versus showing, sensory language, and more. If you’ve ever needed a solid compass to see how ready you are to hit “publish” on your blog or Amazon KDP sales page, or whatever your reason is for writing, ProWritingAid doesn’t get more stable. With very few exceptions, it examines your writing for just about any mistake you can make and gives you a report on your strengths, weaknesses, and consistencies (or lack thereof). This reporting feature is also good to show you your writing habits, in case you need to change any. The program also links you to grammar rules if you ever need to know why it’s making a particular suggestion. This reduces the need for prior knowledge, though you’ll still want some grammar knowledge to make up for the rules that the program overlooks or doesn’t accurately detect. After all, no grammar-checking software is perfect. Not even this one. But it massages its lack into a faux perfection pretty well.

Cons

The amount of checks that ProWritingAid offers is not only its strength, but also, potentially, its downfall. To put it mildly, using ProWritingAid is a mental exercise that can sap your energy if you insist on using every feature for every instance. For example, I can spend anywhere from one to three hours examining a single piece of writing if I go through every category. By the end, I’m ready for a nap, or a change in procedure. Likewise, by paring down your editing process to the essentials and leaving out the extras (do you really care about clichés?), you run the risk of missing out on a valuable sensory suggestion or a misused homonym if that falls out of your routine. For short works of 1000 words or less, you probably won’t feel that slow agonizing sap of energy by the time you get to the 22nd category (Pacing), but if you’re writing a book (as I sometimes do), you’ll feel your brain go numb by Chapter 3, and by that point, you’re only an eighth of the way finished. So, you’ll want to pace yourself (hopefully better than what the 22nd category may reveal about your writing). There also seems to be a slight difference in features between the desktop and online versions. The online version plays better with style guides than the desktop version does. For those who work offline only, it’s important to know that.

Review Source

SN

Sithandazile N.  
Accountant  
Accounting  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "My experience with ProWritingAid"

May 23, 2022

5.0

With a tool like ProWritingAid one can only have a great day in the office. The ability to make corrections and integrate with other apps while using this software has saved me time and increased productivity in the company.

Pros

Grammar and spelling checks helped me improve my writing . My documents turn out to be more readable and understandable just because of this amazing app.

Cons

It has slower editing when you add a large segment of text to edit which can be time consuming especially when the document is urgently needed.

Review Source

DDC

Diwakar Dixit C.  
IT Manager  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "A brilliant AI editor which may need few improvement"

March 25, 2024

4.0

Pros

I have been using ProWritingAid since March 2020 as a replacement of Grammarly,  as this provides lifetime subscription, which is very much cheaper compared to Grammarly. Since it uses your account to authenticate, you can install this on an unlimited device. It also provides suggestions to the sentences you have written and suggests the whole paragraph to be written in a better way. It has a diction too. It has Homonym function which checks for the incorrect word usage or the words which sounds alike and spelled differently . Another feature it includes is sticky, a function that suggests glue words which will slow down . In addition, it addresses the grammatical mistake you were making and highlights the improvement you have made. Realtime correction helps you to write an email or any documentation faster. Provides readability grade(to measure how easily a user can read your document).

Cons

Addon will slow down outlook sometimes, and it may even crash. I would love to see updates every quarter. Android app will definitely help in composting emails and writing a document in tablet.

Review Source

DS

David S.  
Author  
Writing and Editing  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "A mixed bag"

August 18, 2019

4.0

Overall, it's been a useful tool which has helped me improve my writing style. I try to find amusement in its bizarre, triggered reactions to individual words without considering context. For now, I'll continue to use it, but I can foresee a time when I feel I don't need it anymore - unless the improvements I've mentioned above get addressed.

Pros

It's a Microsoft Word plug-in, making it readily available whenever I'm working. The report descriptions are clear and concise, and the results are often helpful. The most useful reports are the Sticky Sentence Check (which helps me minimise fluffy writing), the Overused Words Check (which picks up the most common instances), and the Pronoun check (which helps me avoid excessive pronoun usage). Other reports (the Sentence Length and Dialogue Tags checks) offer useful information too, but they satisfy my interest in document statistics.

Cons

Three things stand out. 1. The Grammar Check for the Word plug-in doesn't have a user-custom dictionary. (Grammarly and Word both provide this feature.) Since I'm writing fantasy, the Grammar Check throws out an irritating stream of unrecognised words - which I've trained Grammarly and Word to accept. 2. The Grammar Check and Writing Style Check have a limited view of context, which often leads to me rejecting every suggestion. For example, it recently flagged "like", suggesting that I consider a stronger verb: examination of the surrounding words would have shown that it wasn't a verbal usage. Some tautology suggestions seem bizarre: it flags "cool" and "smooth", but these are only synonymous in a very limited language community; and it flags "heavy" and "wet" as synonymous, for some unfathomable reason. 3. There are settings to restrict certain checks within dialogue. I'd like to prevent checks for "emotion tells" in dialogue: people often say "I'm delighted to meet you", or "I'm afraid you're wrong." Such utterances shouldn't be flagged.

Review Source

AB

Andrew B.  
propriater  
Publishing  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Good Solid Produce"

November 3, 2023

5.0

Pros

"I've been using ProWritingAid for quite some time, and as a person with profound dyslexia, it played a crucial role not only in helping me get through my degree and my MA but was also paramount during my PhD. One of the main selling points for me was the one-time payment option, although I'm not sure if they still offer it.The tool corrected all my spelling errors and helped me reconstruct sentences. Over time, I've noticed that this product has improved significantly. I especially appreciate the dedicated app for my Apple Mac, and its seamless integration with Word and other office programs."

Cons

While using ProWritingAid extensively, I've come across a few drawbacks. First, on the Apple platform, it's relatively easy to work around most issues, but the tool may not integrate seamlessly with Microsoft Word as you might expect.However, the dedicated app provides a wealth of information and is quite useful for more in-depth analysis. It's important to note that ProWritingAid may not be as fully functional as a dedicated AI writing program, but it's essential to understand that this tool was never intended for rewriting or completely generating crucial documents."

Reason for choosing ProWritingAid

That being you are using for a long time and used it extensively at the time you had a lifelong license and a special offer on it but I took and never regretted it as I don't like a regular payment.

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Daniel G.  
Author  
Writing and Editing  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "An incredible and flexible tool for authors who want to conjure amazing products!"

October 27, 2023

5.0

I am most amazed and fascinated! I hope you continue to exist forever!

Pros

All the tools are intuitive and paraphrasing has done me wonders!

Cons

Managing documents is a bit awkward. I wanted to transfer all my chapters under the title of my book, and I had to do it one by one. Oh boi. Good thing it wasn't a big book!

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