Boost Your Writing Quality: 5 Must-Have AI Proofreading Tools

The world is waiting for your words—let’s make them shine brighter than ever before.

You’ve poured hours of effort into your writing—a blog post, research paper or important business proposal. You believed it was flawless, but upon revisiting it, you discovered glaring typos and grammar mistakes that undermine your credibility. We’ve all experienced these writing blind spots. That’s why impeccable writing quality matters, regardless of your expertise. Your words have the power to inform, persuade and inspire. Thankfully, with the advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), we now have powerful AI-powered proofreading tools at our disposal. 

In this article, we reveal five must-have AI proofreading tools that can transform your writing process. 

Trinka AI

Developed by Enago and a part of the Crimson Interactive Group, Trinka AI brings the might of AI to your words. Catering to students, academics and technical writers, Trinka AI not only refines content but also enhances publication prospects. It stands out by offering automatic formatting aligned with style guides like American Medical Association (AMA) and American Psychological Association (APA). Trinka’s strength is its comprehensive approach, addressing over 20 writing checkpoints to meet varied journal standards. Its citation checker and Consistency Checks are particularly noteworthy. For Microsoft Word users, Trinka facilitates easy file downloads with tracked changes.

Trinka’s Free Plan covers up to 5,000 words of language check usage and a complimentary monthly plagiarism check. The Premium Plan, meanwhile, provides unlimited language checks and two free monthly plagiarism checks. Additionally, its application programming interface (API) allows for broader integration.

However, no AI tool is perfect. Trinka may occasionally miss capturing a writer’s unique voice or context.

Pricing:

• Premium: US$20/month/user or US$80/year/per user

WhiteSmoke

WhiteSmoke, an AI-enabled platform, offers advanced features that go beyond basic proofreading. It delves deep into your text, identifying and rectifying intricate errors, ensuring polished, impactful content. With real-time suggestions and corrections, it guides you toward improved sentence structure, vocabulary and readability. Moreover, its translation capabilities are particularly beneficial for international writers.

While comprehensive, WhiteSmoke might occasionally flag false positives or overlook errors. The interface might not appeal to all, and the pricing is relatively less flexible as it does not offer subscriptions on a monthly basis.

Pricing:

• Web: US$59.95/year or US$124.95/three years
• Premium: US$79.95/year or US$199.95/three years
• Business: US$137.95/year or US$317.5/three years

Grammarly

Grammarly is a versatile writing assistant, scanning content across multiple platforms—websites, emails, Word documents, social media and personal websites—to catch grammar, spelling, punctuation, word choice and style errors. While the free version targets basic errors, the premium version offers extensive features, including writing tone-specific suggestions, vocabulary enhancements and plagiarism checks. 

However, the free version lacks advanced checks, and users might find Grammarly’s marketing for its premium version a tad aggressive. It’s essential to remember that while Grammarly is powerful, it doesn’t replace a human editor.

Pricing:

• Premium: US$30/month, US$60/quarter or US$144/ year
• Business: Starting at US$12.50/member per month

ProWritingAid

ProWritingAid (PWA) is an AI-powered online writing tool that enhances your writing skills and simplifies the work of editors. It integrates seamlessly with popular software and browsers, including Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Chrome, Firefox, Twitter, Salesforce and more, offering grammar checks, plagiarism detection and tailored writing suggestions. It also offers a text and grammar checking API at US$100/10,000 calls after a free trial of 500 calls.

While the free version provides a glimpse into PWA’s capabilities, the premium version offers extensive features, including unrestricted paraphrasing, liberation from word constraints, customizable style guidelines, author comparison and boundless document storage. It also offers a 14-day money-back guarantee.

However, the free version, although valuable, is restricted to 500-word in-depth reports and lacks a dedicated iOS or Android app. Also, its plagiarism checker costs extra, starting at US$10 for ten checks, which might not appeal to all. 

Pricing:

Premium pack: US$30 /month, US$79/year and US$399/one-time purchase 

Ginger Software

Ginger Software elevates the writing experience by providing context-based corrections. This boosts the overall quality of your content, particularly for longer emails or documents. Its AI suggests alternatives to refine wordy sentences and spark creativity. A simple double-click unveils a plethora of synonyms and expressions.

Its standout feature is the translation tool, supporting 40 languages, coupled with proofreading capabilities. While the free version offers robust tools, advanced features like translation are reserved for the premium version. Ginger also offers an API for developers.

Overall, Ginger Software is a treasure for bloggers, professional writers and students mastering a second language, thanks to its AI-driven features and exceptional translation services. However, other software options may be worth exploring for comprehensive reporting and plagiarism detection.

Pricing:

Ginger Premium: US$7.99/ month, US$59.88 /year or US$143.76/two years 

Ginger Business: US$29.97/three members/month (US$9.99/extra member/month)

Should you use AI proofreading tools?

Determining the true worth of AI proofreading tools is a subjective matter. It hinges on individual needs and preferences. While they’re time-savers and offer valuable insights, they might not capture nuances of context and tone. Over-reliance on AI can also diminish a writer’s unique voice. Moreover, specialized or technical terminology may pose a challenge for AI tools, potentially leading to inaccuracies or inappropriate suggestions. For complex projects, human proofreaders remain invaluable. The key is to strike a balance, using AI tools as aids, not replacements, ensuring writing remains authentic and sophisticated.

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