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    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
    PriceFREE ForeverFree (limited)Free (limited)Free (limited)
    Word LimitUnlimitedUnlimited500 wordsUnlimited
    Readability Scores5 metrics1 metricMultipleLimited
    Flesch-Kincaid
    Gunning Fog Index
    SMOG Index
    Keyword Density
    SEO Score
    No account required
    Grammar Checking

    Competitor free-tier details verified June 2026. Grammarly Free and ProWritingAid Free both require account signup; Hemingway web app requires no account. ProWritingAid 500-word limit per check verified at help.prowritingaid.com. Verify current limits at grammarly.com/plans, prowritingaid.com/pricing, and hemingwayapp.com before relying on them.

    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.