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)
ⓘ How we picked this
Basis Matched to catalog uses, then popularity. Basis: catalog order, not hands-on testing. Phone support: catalog claims.
Tested No hands-on test record.
Money Sponsors never change your pick. We may earn affiliate fees.
DisclosureGrammarly
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Matched to this task
| Tool | Best for | Price | Free tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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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 Microsoft Copilot | Not assessed for this task | Free · Microsoft 365 Premium $19.99/mo | Yes · limits apply |
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 Mistral Le Chat | Not assessed for this task | Free · Pro $14.99/mo | Yes · limits apply |
 Wordtune | Not assessed for this task | Price not recorded | Yes · limits apply |
What we didn’t pick
Shown when a same-category catalog tool was considered and not picked.
- ProWritingAid: Catalog use: find repeated words in my novel; Grammarly is the editorial pick for this task.
- QuillBot, Wordtune: Not assessed for this task.
- Jasper, Copy.ai, Writesonic, Sudowrite: No free plan; Grammarly has a free plan.