Hemingway Editor vs ProWritingAid
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
Highlights long sentences, passive voice and complex words to make writing clearer, with optional AI fixes.
AI tool · Freemium
A grammar checker and style editor with in-depth reports, aimed at long-form and fiction writers.
The short answer
Choose Hemingway Editor if you need…
- Plain-language editing
- Readability checks
Choose ProWritingAid if you need…
- Manuscript editing
- Detailed style reports
Side-by-side
| Hemingway Editor | ProWritingAid | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Writing · Editing & grammar | Writing · Editing & grammar |
| Price | Freemium | Freemium |
| Platforms | Web, macOS, Windows | Web, Windows, macOS, Chrome |
| Works with | — | Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Chrome |
| Hands-on tested by us | Not yet | Not yet |
| Last checked | 2026-10-29 | 2026-10-29 |
What each one is
Hemingway Editor
Highlights long sentences, passive voice and complex words to make writing clearer, with optional AI fixes. Simple and effective for clarity. Rules are blunt and can flatten deliberate style.
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.
Best for
Hemingway Editor
- Plain-language editing
- Readability checks
ProWritingAid
- Manuscript editing
- Detailed style reports
Strengths
Hemingway Editor
- Readability grade
- Sentence complexity highlights
- AI rewrite suggestions
- Desktop app
ProWritingAid
- Grammar and style checks
- Over 20 writing reports
- Integrations with Word and Scrivener
- AI rephrase
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Hemingway Editor and ProWritingAid?
Hemingway Editor: Highlights long sentences, passive voice and complex words to make writing clearer, with optional AI fixes. ProWritingAid: A grammar checker and style editor with in-depth reports, aimed at long-form and fiction writers. Hemingway Editor suits plain-language editing, while ProWritingAid suits manuscript editing.
Are Hemingway Editor and ProWritingAid free?
Hemingway Editor: Freemium. ProWritingAid: Freemium.
What are other alternatives to Hemingway Editor and ProWritingAid?
Other options people compare them with include Grammarly, LanguageTool, QuillBot, Wordtune, DeepL.
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