Forge Word Counter vs The Competition
See how our free content analyser compares to Grammarly, ProWritingAid, and Hemingway for readability and SEO.
Comparing:GrammarlyProWritingAidHemingwayYoast
Verified Features
5 Readability Metrics
Flesch Reading Ease, Flesch-Kincaid Grade, Gunning Fog, SMOG, and more.
Keyword Density Analysis
See word frequency with density percentages, excluding stop words.
SEO Score with Issues
Get actionable SEO suggestions based on content analysis.
Writing Insights
Find long sentences, passive voice, adverbs, and areas to improve.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Forge Word Counter | Grammarly FreePricing | ProWritingAid FreePricing | Hemingway FreeWebsite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | FREE Forever | Free (limited) | Free (limited) | Free (limited) |
| Word Limit | Unlimited | Unlimited | 500 words | Unlimited |
| Readability Scores | 5 metrics | 1 metric | Multiple | Limited |
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| Gunning Fog Index | ||||
| SMOG Index | ||||
| Keyword Density | ||||
| SEO Score | ||||
| Free to Use | ||||
| Grammar Checking |
Competitor information verified from official websites. ProWritingAid 500-word limit verified on free tier.
Honest Limitations
- •No grammar or spelling correction
- •No AI writing suggestions
- •No document storage or save feature
- •No plagiarism checking
Fair Competitor Note
- •Hemingway Editor is a clean, honest free tool we respect
- •Grammarly excels at grammar correction (we don't do this)
- •For grammar checking, Grammarly or LanguageTool are recommended
- •iForge Apps focuses on readability metrics and SEO analysis
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Forge Word Counter compare to Grammarly?
Grammarly focuses on grammar and spelling correction with one readability score (Flesch Reading Ease). Forge Word Counter provides 5 readability metrics (Flesch-Kincaid, Gunning Fog, SMOG, plus more), keyword density analysis, and SEO scoring, but does NOT include grammar checking. They serve different purposes.
What's the word limit?
Forge Word Counter has no word limit. ProWritingAid's free tier limits you to 500 words per check. Paste as much text as you want; all processing happens in your browser.
What readability scores are included?
We calculate 5 readability metrics: Flesch Reading Ease, Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level, Gunning Fog Index, SMOG Index, and overall grade level. Each measures different aspects of text complexity.
What is keyword density and why does it matter?
Keyword density shows how often words appear as a percentage of your total content (excluding common words). For SEO, aim for 1-3% density for target keywords. Higher may be flagged as keyword stuffing.
Is my text stored anywhere?
No. All analysis happens in your browser using JavaScript. Your text is never sent to any server. Once you leave or refresh the page, the text is gone completely.
Comparison maintained periodically. Verify competitor pricing and feature limits on the official product pages.