Review

ProWritingAidChecked by Vetteroo review

Novelists.

We check it out so you don’t have to.

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What it is
Grammar checker and style editor for long-form writers
Best for
Novelists and long-form writers
Price
Free; Premium $120/yr
Prices checked
October 31, 2026

We researched ProWritingAid's official pricing, terms, product pages, help pages and outside reviews. We haven't used ProWritingAid ourselves, so this is a research-based review, not a hands-on test.

Who it’s best for

  • Novelists.
  • Students writing long papers.
  • Bloggers.

Who should skip it

  • Probably not the best fit for people who only write short emails.

How it works day to day

This part draws on ProWritingAid’s own product pages, help center and documentation, read October 31, 2026 (listed under Sources). We haven’t used ProWritingAid ourselves.

Sign up, start the trial or free tier, and cancel before renewal if it is not for you.

Key features in use

  • Grammar
  • Style reports
  • Integrations
  • Manuscript analysis
  • Free plan

Setup and learning curve

None.

Integrations

None.

Support

Email, chat or phone; see its site.

Real-world use cases

  • Novels
  • Essays
  • Blogs
  • Editing

What it costs

Prices checked October 31, 2026, from ProWritingAid’s own pricing page unless noted. Prices change often, so check the official page before you buy.

  • Its pricing page showed Premium at $30 a month or $120 a year and Premium Pro at $144 a year, plus a free plan (checked October 30, 2026).
  • Its pricing FAQ describes a 3-day money-back window on yearly and lifetime plans; monthly plans are not refunded.

What we like

  • Deep style reports.
  • Kindlepreneur review.
  • Trustpilot 4.2 from 758.
  • Integrations.

What to watch for

  • Short refund window.
  • Monthly plans not refunded.
  • No native phone app.
  • Lots of reports to learn.

The fine print

  • Plans renew automatically; cancel before the renewal date if you do not want to be charged again.
  • Using AI writing or detection tools on schoolwork may break your school's rules; check the policy first.

The main alternative: Grammarly

Grammarly is the biggest rival.

What it costs: Free; paid plans not checked

Pick ProWritingAid if you…

  • want deep style reports.
  • want manuscript tools.
  • want a lifetime option.

Pick Grammarly if you…

  • want quick email checks.
  • want a phone keyboard.
  • want a simpler tool.

Our take

ProWritingAid is a strong editor for long-form writing; use the free plan first because the refund window is short.

Side by side

CompanyBest forStarting priceTrial / refund
ProWritingAid Checked by VetterooNovelists and long-form writersFree; Premium $120/yr3-day money-back (yearly)
GrammarlyBest-known writing assistant with a free tierFree; paid plans not checkedSee its terms

From our company records. Check the official pages for current prices.

What we checked

  • ProWritingAid's pricing, product pages and terms, read October 31, 2026
  • ProWritingAid's Trustpilot profile, read October 31, 2026
  • Grammarly's details: read on its official pages on October 31, 2026 (comparison only; not reviewed)
  • The other official and outside pages listed under Sources (links checked October 31, 2026)

Sources

How we review

We read the company's own terms, test the sign-up or booking steps where we can, and compare it with alternatives. A commission never changes what we write. Read our disclosure.

Disclosure: Some links on this page are affiliate links. If you buy through them, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. We only recommend things we believe are useful. Read our full disclosure.