Wordvice AI
A free proofreader and paraphraser aimed at non-native English writers, built by an established academic editing company, with a usable free tier and cheap paid plans.
What you'd use it for
Catching the grammar mistakes non-native English writers make, in academic and formal writing that has to read correctly, not just spellcheck-clean.
- Run a document through an AI proofreader tuned to the errors non-native English writers actually make, not generic typos
- Paraphrase a paragraph across multiple modes to vary tone or simplify phrasing
- Summarise a PDF, YouTube video, or webpage into a shorter version
- Check a document against an AI detector before submitting it
- Ask questions of an uploaded PDF through ChatPDF and get answers back
The verdict
Wordvice AI is a genuinely usable free grammar and paraphrasing tool with an unusual edge: it is tuned to the phrasing patterns non-native English writers actually produce, because it grew out of an academic editing service, not a general spellchecker. It suits students, researchers and professionals writing in a second language more than it suits native-speaker marketing or business copy, where Grammarly's tone-and-style checks are still the stronger fit. Basic covers occasional writing at 5,000 words a month; Premium is the plan worth paying for if you outgrow that, since Premium PRO mostly buys you higher volume ceilings rather than new capability.
What it costs
| Tier | Price | For | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $0/mo | Anyone starting out who wants to try proofreading and paraphrasing. | 2 proofreader modes, 2 paraphraser modes, an AI summariser, translator, limited plagiarism checker, AI detector (15,000 characters/mo), 5,000 words monthly limit. |
| Premium | $9.95/mo (billed annually, 50% off the $19.95 monthly rate) | Someone wanting expanded tool access beyond the free limits. | 4 proofreader modes, 5 paraphraser modes, plagiarism checker (20 pages/mo), AI detector (1M characters/mo), 1M words monthly limit, 1,000 monthly credits. |
| Premium PRO | $26.95/mo (billed annually, 10% off the $29.95 monthly rate) | Power users needing the maximum capability. | Everything in Premium, plus unlimited YouTube/website summaries, unlimited-page ChatPDF, 5,000 free monthly credits. |
Read from Wordvice AI's own pricing page on 25 Sep 2026. Vendors change prices without notice.
What you need to start
- An email address to register an account
Under two minutes to a working free account; no credit card needed to start on the Basic plan.
Your first run Registration takes under two minutes with just an email address, and you can paste text straight into the proofreader afterwards and see corrected output within the same session.
Where it breaks
The published Team plan price ($9.95/mo) is identical to the individual Premium price, which reads like a pricing-page inconsistency rather than an intentional team discount — confirm the actual per-seat cost before buying for a group.
Browser-based. Backed by Wordvice, an established human academic-editing service, which is why the writing checks lean toward the phrasing patterns of non-native English writers specifically, rather than general grammar.
First entry in this reference. There is no previous check to compare it against.
When not to use it
Native English speakers wanting tone, style, or persuasive-copy feedback should use Grammarly or ProWritingAid instead — Wordvice AI's checks are built for grammatical accuracy in formal and academic writing, not marketing voice. Anyone needing more than 5,000 words of proofreading a month will hit the free tier's ceiling quickly.
Wordvice AI is a grammar and paraphrasing tool with a specific lean: it comes out of an established academic and business editing company, and the writing checks are tuned toward the patterns non-native English writers actually produce, not just generic typos. That is a real difference from a tool like Grammarly, which is built around native-speaker error patterns first.
The free tier is genuinely usable
Basic includes real proofreading and paraphrasing modes with a 5,000-word monthly limit — enough for someone writing occasional emails or short documents to never need to pay. That is worth noting because plenty of “free” tiers in this category are stripped-down trials rather than a usable standalone product.
What separates Premium from Premium PRO
The jump from Premium ($9.95/mo) to Premium PRO ($26.95/mo) is mostly about volume — more monthly credits, unlimited summaries instead of capped ones, unlimited ChatPDF pages instead of a 1,000-page ceiling. If your usage is moderate, Premium likely covers it; PRO is for someone running it as a daily heavy-use tool.
Where it fits
If you’re already paying for Trinka or another academic-focused checker, Wordvice AI covers similar ground with a stronger free tier. It’s not aimed at business copywriting or marketing content — the phrasing checks are built for accuracy and clarity in formal or academic writing, not persuasive tone.
Alternatives
Writing & editingAppsTrinka
A grammar checker built for technical and academic writing, tuned to subject-specific terminology and journal style guides rather than general prose.
Writing & editingAppsGrammarly
An AI writing assistant that lives inside the apps you already type in, correcting and rewriting as you go rather than waiting for you to paste something into a chat box.
Writing & editingAppsJenni AI
A long-form and academic writing assistant with inline citations, source management, and PDF-backed research chat.
Writing & editingAppsProWritingAid
A deep style and readability report for long documents that flags repetition, pacing problems and clichés a spellchecker misses.
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