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ProWritingAid

AI Writing & Copywriting

ProWritingAid is a grammar checker and style editor with 25+ reports covering readability, pacing, dialogue, overused words and more. It adds AI tools such as Rephrase, Sparks, Chapter Critique and full Manuscript Analysis, plus a Virtual Beta Reader and story planning tools. It is used mostly by fiction authors, non-fiction writers and editors working on long documents.

Free planFrom $10/mo
Pricing

ProWritingAid pricing

Free plan. Premium ~$10/mo billed annually ($120/yr) or $30 monthly; Premium Pro ~$144/yr; lifetime options.

Last checked September 2026 · Confirm on prowritingaid.com

Features

What ProWritingAid does

  • 25+ in-depth writing reports (pacing, dialogue, readability)
  • Rephrase and Sparks AI suggestions
  • Chapter Critique and Manuscript Analysis
  • Story Canvas planning tools
  • Integrations with Word, Google Docs and Scrivener
  • Desktop apps and browser extensions

Pros

  • More detailed style reports than general-purpose checkers
  • Handles full-length manuscripts on paid plans
  • Works in Scrivener, Word, Google Docs and more
  • Lifetime purchase option available

Cons

  • English only
  • Free plan limits checks to short passages a few times per day
  • Interface with many reports can feel overwhelming
  • Manuscript Analysis requires separately purchased story credits
Fit

Who ProWritingAid is for

Fiction authorsNon-fiction and long-form writersEditorsStudents writing theses

Look elsewhere if: People who mainly need quick fixes in emails and chat, or writing in languages other than English, will find lighter or multilingual tools easier.

For teams & enterprise

Enterprise readiness

Business/Enterprise plans with SAML SSO and DPAs; states SOC 2 compliance (report type not published) and no training on user text.

Business / enterprise plan
Yes
SSO (SAML / OIDC)
Enterprise plan
SCIM user provisioning
—
SOC 2
—
ISO 27001
—
HIPAA (BAA available)
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GDPR DPA
Enterprise plan
Data residency options
US, EU (Azure)
No training on your data
Yes
Audit logs
—
Admin controls
Yes
Deployment
Cloud

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Writing feature checklist
Grammar & style checkingYes
Paraphrasing / rewritingYes
Long-form draftingLimited
Brand voice / style guideLimited
Plagiarism checkerLimited
AI content detection—
Works in browser / other appsYes
LanguagesEnglish only
Team workspaceLimited

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