Outwrite — Independent Software Review

Write with impact.

Compliance Transparency Index

Grade: C — Score: 55/100

Best For

Not Ideal For

Operational Overview

Core Tech: Outwrite utilizes advanced artificial intelligence algorithms to provide real-time grammar, spelling, and punctuation corrections, alongside style suggestions to improve writing quality.
Workflow: The tool integrates seamlessly with various platforms such as Google Docs, MS Word, and email clients, allowing users to enhance their writing wherever they compose text.
Risks: As with any AI-driven tool, there may be concerns regarding over-reliance on automated suggestions, which could impact the development of individual writing skills.

Pricing Structure

Essential (Free): Free

Pro: €8.95/month (monthly billing)

Teams: €7.95/user/month (monthly billing)

Alternative Consideration

Consider switching to Grammarly: Grammarly offers similar features with a more established user base.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Outwrite compare to Grammarly for grammar checking?

Grammarly is more accurate at catching grammar errors across document types and offers tone detection, which Outwrite lacks. Outwrite focuses more on style and readability improvements, with stronger sentence rewriting and grade-level scoring. Grammarly Premium costs roughly $12/month billed annually versus Outwrite Pro at €8.95/month. For pure grammar accuracy, Grammarly leads. For sentence-level clarity and rewriting, Outwrite is competitive.

Does Outwrite work with Google Docs and Microsoft Word?

Yes. Outwrite has a Google Docs add-on and a Microsoft Word add-in. It also works as a browser extension for Chrome and Edge, which covers web-based apps like Gmail, LinkedIn, WordPress, and Outlook. There is a standalone web editor at app.outwrite.com for pasting text directly.

What is the difference between Outwrite Essential and Pro plans?

The free Essential plan covers spelling and grammar checking plus a contextual thesaurus. Pro at €8.95/month adds style improvements, structural suggestions, passive voice detection, unlimited sentence rewriting, and 50 plagiarism checks per month. Both plans work on the same platforms: Chrome, Edge, Word, Google Docs, and the web app.

Is Outwrite the same as GradeProof?

Yes. Outwrite was originally called GradeProof when it launched in 2015. The company rebranded to Outwrite in August 2020. Existing GradeProof accounts, documents, and subscriptions transferred to Outwrite automatically. The feature set remained the same after the rebrand.

Does Outwrite have a plagiarism checker?

Yes, but only on the Pro and Teams plans. The plagiarism checker compares your document against publicly available web text and flags matched passages with source URLs. It is capped at 50 checks per month. There is no plagiarism checking on the free Essential plan.

How does Outwrite compare to ProWritingAid for long-form writing?

ProWritingAid is better suited for long-form and fiction writing. It offers 20+ writing reports covering pacing, sentence variation, word echoes, and readability, plus Scrivener integration. Outwrite works sentence-by-sentence and has no manuscript-level analysis or writing reports. ProWritingAid Premium costs $10/month or $120/year, with a one-time lifetime option at $399. Outwrite is simpler to use but lacks the depth writers need for novels or screenplays.

Does Outwrite support languages other than English?

Outwrite supports English, French, and Spanish. Grammar and spelling checking works across all three languages. Some advanced style and structural suggestions are more limited in French and Spanish compared to English. For writers needing broader language coverage, LanguageTool supports 30+ languages with Premium starting at €4.90/month annually.

Does Outwrite store or use the text you write?

According to Outwrite's privacy policy, the company collects and retains user text data to deliver its service. Even after a deletion request, Outwrite retains text snippets for its AI platform's operation. The privacy policy references Australian Privacy Act compliance and acknowledges EU data protection obligations. There is no documented opt-out for text retention or AI training. Users handling sensitive or confidential text should review the full privacy policy at outwrite.com/privacy.