ProWritingAid vs Wordtune
Which should you use? A side-by-side look at what each one does, who it suits, what it costs, how hard it is to set up, and where each falls short.
AI tool · Freemium
A grammar checker and style editor with in-depth reports, aimed at long-form and fiction writers.
AI tool · Freemium
AI21's rewriting assistant that suggests alternative phrasings, tones and lengths as you write.
The short answer
Choose ProWritingAid if you need…
- Manuscript editing
- Detailed style reports
Choose Wordtune if you need…
- Polishing sentences
- Adjusting tone
Side-by-side
| ProWritingAid | Wordtune | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Writing · Editing & grammar | Writing · Editing & grammar |
| Price | Freemium | Freemium |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Chrome | Web, Chrome |
| Works with | Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Chrome | Chrome, Google Workspace |
| Hands-on tested by us | Not yet | Not yet |
| Last checked | 2026-10-29 | 2026-10-29 |
What each one is
ProWritingAid
A grammar checker and style editor with in-depth reports, aimed at long-form and fiction writers. More depth for long-form than Grammarly. The number of reports can be overwhelming.
Wordtune
AI21's rewriting assistant that suggests alternative phrasings, tones and lengths as you write. Good for sentence-level polish. Free daily limits are tight.
Best for
ProWritingAid
- Manuscript editing
- Detailed style reports
Wordtune
- Polishing sentences
- Adjusting tone
Strengths
ProWritingAid
- Grammar and style checks
- Over 20 writing reports
- Integrations with Word and Scrivener
- AI rephrase
Wordtune
- Rewrite suggestions
- Shorten and expand
- Tone changes
- Browser extension
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between ProWritingAid and Wordtune?
ProWritingAid: A grammar checker and style editor with in-depth reports, aimed at long-form and fiction writers. Wordtune: AI21's rewriting assistant that suggests alternative phrasings, tones and lengths as you write. ProWritingAid suits manuscript editing, while Wordtune suits polishing sentences.
Are ProWritingAid and Wordtune free?
ProWritingAid: Freemium. Wordtune: Freemium.
What are other alternatives to ProWritingAid and Wordtune?
Other options people compare them with include Grammarly, LanguageTool, QuillBot, Hemingway Editor, DeepL.
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