# Proofread my writing

## Bottom line

Grammarly is our pick for proofread my writing. Free plan available. Pro is $30/mo ($12/mo yearly). Catch: we haven't hand-tested it for this task.

Use Grammarly to proofread my writing.

Start cost: Free · Pro $30/mo ($12/mo yearly)

#1 · Our pick for your task

## Grammarly

Why it fits: Paste a short passage you are allowed to share. Review suggested grammar and style edits individually rather than accepting all changes.

Watch out for: Free-tier usage limits apply.

Cost: Free · Pro $30/mo ($12/mo yearly)

## Your task, in 4 steps

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### Protect names and facts in the draft

Save a copy of your neighborhood newsletter and mark names, dates and local place names that must stay unchanged.

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### Review edits individually

Paste a short passage you are allowed to share. Review suggested grammar and style edits individually rather than accepting all changes.

Use in: Grammarly

Suggest edits for clarity in this newsletter. Explain changes without changing my meaning.

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### Review style suggestions one at a time

Then use ProWritingAid because it helps you review style suggestions one at a time.

Use in: ProWritingAid

Run the newsletter through your tool after the your tool pass; inspect repeated words but keep local names and intentional phrasing.

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### Read aloud and verify the event details

Read the final newsletter aloud and compare the event date and address with the organizer original message.

## Compare alternatives

### ProWritingAid

Run the newsletter through ProWritingAid after the Grammarly pass; inspect repeated words but keep local names and intentional phrasing.

[See pricing ↗](https://prowritingaid.com/)

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Prices checked Oct 18, 2026

## Compare tools for this task

### Matched to this task

| Tool | Best for | Price | Free tier |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Grammarly](/tools/grammarly) | Paste a short passage you are allowed to share. Review suggested grammar and style edits individually rather than accepting all changes. | Free · Pro $30/mo ($12/mo yearly) | Yes · limits apply |
| [ProWritingAid](/tools/prowritingaid) | Run the newsletter through ProWritingAid after the Grammarly pass; inspect repeated words but keep local names and intentional phrasing. | Price not recorded | Yes · limits apply |

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## What we didn’t pick

Recorded task fit and selection limits for other catalog tools:

- ProWritingAid: Run the newsletter through ProWritingAid after the Grammarly pass; inspect repeated words but keep local names and intentional phrasing. No recorded comparative decision factor explains why it was not selected over Grammarly.
- QuillBot, Jasper, Copy.ai, Writesonic, Wordtune, Sudowrite: Not assessed for this task.

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