DeepL Write suits people looking to revise writing across listed desktop, mobile, browser, and productivity tools.
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Best Proofreading Software 2026
Facts read 27 Sep 2026 – 21 Oct 2026
Proofreading software reviews text for mistakes and may recommend clearer phrasing, tone adjustments or style changes. This list helps shoppers comparing tools for documents, browsers and day-to-day writing.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 DeepL Write | DeepL Write suits people looking to revise writing across listed desktop, mobile, browser, and productivity tools. | 6.4 | $8.74 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 20 Oct 2026 |
| 02 QuillBot | QuillBot may suit individuals looking for writing and language tools across devices, as well as teams that need writer-management dashboards and centralized billing. | 6.4 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 03 WhiteSmoke | 6.1 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 9 Oct 2026 | |
| 04 Ginger | Ginger suits native and non-native English speakers, students, and professionals looking for writing corrections and rephrasing. | 6.0 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 05 Paperpal | Paperpal is designed for students and researchers who need academic writing, citation, and research tools. | 5.8 | $139 a year | Free plan | Web, Windows, Mac, Browser extension | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 06 Wordvice AI | It suits students, academic writers, and people preparing research papers, admissions essays, business documents, or everyday writing. | 5.8 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, Windows, Mac, Browser extension | 21 Oct 2026 |
| 07 CorrectEnglish | 5.7 | $80 a year | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Browser extension | 8 Oct 2026 | |
| 08 Hemingway Editor | It suits writers and teams working on communications, grants, sales proposals, or other written material. | 5.7 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, Windows, Mac | 29 Sep 2026 |
| 09 Linguix | Linguix suits individuals who want writing checks and suggestions across supported apps and websites. | 5.7 | $5 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Browser extension | 4 Oct 2026 |
| 10 Sapling | Sapling suits teams seeking writing assistance and developers integrating language tools into applications. | 5.6 | $144 a year | Free plan | Web, Windows, Browser extension, API | 2 Oct 2026 |
The list is ordered by newest releases first, using figures makers publish, with nothing scored. When comparing tools, review free access, entry paid prices, supported languages, extensions, document connections, style and tone guidance, team options and offline use.
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QuillBot
QuillBot may suit individuals looking for writing and language tools across devices, as well as teams that need writer-management dashboards and centralized billing.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 Record6.4 Visit
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WhiteSmoke
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 Record6.1 Visit
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Ginger
Ginger suits native and non-native English speakers, students, and professionals looking for writing corrections and rephrasing.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+5 Record6.0 Visit
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Paperpal
Paperpal is designed for students and researchers who need academic writing, citation, and research tools.
WebWindowsMac+1 Record5.8 Visit
6
Wordvice AI
WebWindowsMac+1 Free plan Record5.8 Visit It suits students, academic writers, and people preparing research papers, admissions essays, business documents, or everyday writing.
8
Hemingway Editor
WebWindowsMac Free plan Record5.7 Visit It suits writers and teams working on communications, grants, sales proposals, or other written material.
9
Linguix
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 $5 a month, billed yearly Record5.7 Visit Linguix suits individuals who want writing checks and suggestions across supported apps and websites.
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Sapling
WebWindowsBrowser extension+2 $144 a year Record5.6 Visit Sapling suits teams seeking writing assistance and developers integrating language tools into applications.
11
Outwrite
WebWindowsMac+2 $7.95 a month Record5.5 Visit Outwrite may suit students, professionals, casual writers, and teams seeking writing suggestions across supported online tools.
13
TextGears
WebBrowser extensionAPI+1 Free plan Record5.5 Visit It may suit students, universities, and services in EdTech, HR, content, or advertising that need text checking or API-based writing analysis.
14
Trinka
WebWindowsMac+3 $300 a year Record5.5 Visit Trinka suits academic and technical writers who want grammar and language assistance alongside tools such as citation checks and document proofreading.
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Corrector.app
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 Free plan Record5.4 Visit Corrector.app may suit students and professionals who want spelling, grammar, punctuation, or word-choice suggestions without creating an account.
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Scribens
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 €5,990 a year Record5.3 Visit Scribens may suit students, professionals, writers, businesses, and content creators who want grammar and spelling feedback.
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ProWritingAid
Browser extension $120 a year Record4.9 Visit ProWritingAid may suit English-language writers who want grammar and style suggestions in supported writing apps.
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LanguageTool
iPhone & iPadWindowsMac+1 Free plan Record4.5 Visit LanguageTool suits people who want writing checks across languages and common browsers, apps or word processors.
Before you choose
Review free and paid access
Check whether the product you are considering includes a free plan. Others provide a trial period; check the offer shown for the product you are considering.
Pricing examples vary by currency and billing cycle: DeepL Write starts at €6.99 per user each month with annual billing, while Hemingway Editor starts at $8.33 per user each month annually and includes a 14-day trial.
Check supported languages
Supported languages can differ between proofreading tools. Before selecting a plan, ensure its stated language coverage matches the languages you use.
Match your devices and browser
Listed products may be available through a website, browser extension, Windows or macOS software, or iOS and Android apps. Check the platform list against the devices where you write.
A browser extension can help when your writing happens in web pages. Document integrations matter when you prefer to work inside a document app.
Assess the feedback provided
Style and tone suggestions address more than spelling or grammar. Compare the feedback controls listed for a product with the changes you want to make.
Team features can matter when writing is shared with colleagues. Check whether the plan you want includes the collaboration tools you need.
Check offline mode
Offline mode can matter when a connection is unreliable. Compare that field with the platforms you use, then confirm how the product behaves when you reconnect.
Questions
Is free access available for proofreading software?
Yes. Corrector.app, GrammarCheck.net, Grammarix and OnlineCorrection.com are among the listed tools with free plans.
Do these tools offer free trials?
Check the product details to see whether a free trial is included. Hemingway Editor specifies a 14-day trial.
Which platforms can these tools support?
The list covers products for websites, browser extensions, Windows, macOS, iOS and Android.
Which features besides price deserve comparison?
Review supported languages, browser extensions, document integrations, style and tone suggestions, team features and offline mode.
How much can paid access cost?
Examples on the list include DeepL Write at €6.99 per user monthly with annual billing, Linguix at $11.67 per month annually and Hemingway Editor at $8.33 per user monthly annually.
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