WhiteSmoke
All-in-one English writing, grammar, and style checker
Founded
2002
Starting Price
$6.99
Category
AI Writing & Content
Last updated May 20, 2026
About WhiteSmoke
WhiteSmoke is a writing-assistance suite that combines grammar, spelling, style, and punctuation checking with a plagiarism detector and a multilingual translator. Designed for non-native English speakers and professionals, it offers built-in tutorials, over 100 writing templates, and integrations with browsers, Microsoft Office, and Gmail.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- More affordable than Grammarly on multi-year plans
- Built-in tutorials explain each correction — great for ESL learners
- Includes plagiarism checker and translator in the same suite
- Wide platform support: browsers, Office, Gmail, and dedicated desktop clients
- 100+ templates speed up letters, resumes, and business documents
Cons
Key Features
Grammar & Spell Checker
Detects grammar, spelling, punctuation, and style errors using natural language processing.
Style & Tone Suggestions
Recommends improvements to phrase structure, verb tense, and subject-verb agreement to refine writing quality.
Plagiarism Checker
Scans submitted text against online sources to identify duplicate or unoriginal content.
Built-in Translator
Translates words, phrases, and full texts across 55+ languages directly inside the editor.
Writing Templates
Includes 100+ ready-made templates for letters, resumes, business documents, and personal correspondence.
Built-in Tutorials
Explains each correction with grammar lessons so users learn from their mistakes over time.
Cross-platform Integrations
Works with Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Office, Gmail, and includes dedicated Windows and Mac desktop clients.
Pricing
Essential (Web)
$6.99/month
- Browser-based grammar checker
- Plagiarism checker
- Translator (55+ languages)
- Works in Chrome and Firefox
- Billed annually
Best For
ESL writers improving English
Non-native speakers benefit from in-context grammar tutorials that teach the rule behind each correction.
Students checking academic work
Combined grammar + plagiarism checking helps catch errors and unoriginal phrasing before submission.
Business professionals drafting correspondence
Templates and Office/Gmail integration accelerate writing polished emails, letters, and reports.
Multilingual teams
Built-in translation across 55+ languages helps draft and review content in non-native languages.
