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Evernote Web Clipper vs ProWritingAid

Evernote Web Clipper logo

Evernote Web Clipper

Browser Extensions

Clip web pages to Evernote

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
ProWritingAid logo

ProWritingAid

Browser Extensions

AI writing assistant and grammar checker

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Evernote Web Clipper requires Evernote subscription to access full capabilities beyond basic clipping; ProWritingAid free plan limited to 500 word count with only 2 report runs per day
  • They diverge on capability: Evernote Web Clipper covers Full page clipping, ProWritingAid covers Grammar checking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Evernote Web Clipper and ProWritingAid actually diverge.

Attributes where Evernote Web Clipper and ProWritingAid differ
AttributeEvernote Web ClipperProWritingAid
PlatformsBrowser ExtensionWeb, Windows, Mac, Chrome, Firefox, Edge
Founded20042013

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (Unknown), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Browser Extensions).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Evernote Web Clipper

  • Full page clipping
  • Article mode
  • Screenshot capture
  • Annotations
  • Opera support

Only in ProWritingAid

  • Grammar checking
  • Style analysis
  • Readability reports
  • Plagiarism checker

Both cover

  • Chrome support
  • Firefox support
  • Edge support
  • Safari support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Evernote Web Clipper

No use cases recorded yet. See the Evernote Web Clipper review.

ProWritingAid

  • Grammar and style checking for writers and authorsnot Evernote Web Clipper
  • Story planning and structure analysisnot Evernote Web Clipper
  • Character and manuscript analysis for fiction writersnot Evernote Web Clipper
  • Integration with Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Scrivener, and Notionnot Evernote Web Clipper

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Evernote Web Clipper

  • Requires Evernote subscription to access full capabilities beyond basic clipping
  • Web Clipper functionality depends on Evernote account synchronization
  • Text extraction from images only works on paid Evernote plans

ProWritingAid

  • Free plan limited to 500 word count with only 2 report runs per day
  • Advanced AI features (50 Sparks per day, Chapter Critiques) only in Premium Pro tier
  • Desktop apps for Mac and Windows; iOS/Android support limited to specific integrations
  • Yearly subscriptions significantly more cost-effective than monthly (67% savings)

Pricing, plan by plan

Evernote Web Clipper

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Evernote Web Clipper review.

ProWritingAid

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the ProWritingAid review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Evernote Web Clipper if

  • You need full page clipping.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Browser Extension.
  • You also want article mode.
Evernote Web Clipper review

Choose ProWritingAid if

  • You need grammar checking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Windows, Mac, Chrome, Firefox, Edge.
  • You also want style analysis.
ProWritingAid review

Questions people ask

Is Evernote Web Clipper or ProWritingAid better?
Neither clearly leads. Evernote Web Clipper starts at Free and ProWritingAid at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Evernote Web Clipper or ProWritingAid?
Evernote Web Clipper starts at Free and ProWritingAid at Free.
Does Evernote Web Clipper or ProWritingAid run on more platforms?
Evernote Web Clipper runs on Browser Extension. ProWritingAid runs on Web, Windows, Mac, Chrome, Firefox, Edge.
Can I use Evernote Web Clipper for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What can Evernote Web Clipper do that ProWritingAid cannot?
Evernote Web Clipper covers Full page clipping, Article mode, Screenshot capture, Annotations. ProWritingAid covers Grammar checking, Style analysis, Readability reports, Plagiarism checker. Both handle Chrome support, Firefox support, Edge support, Safari support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Evernote Web Clipper: Is Evernote Web Clipper free?

The extension itself is free to download and install, but full capabilities require an Evernote subscription. Evernote offers a free plan with basic features and paid tiers for advanced functionality.

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Evernote Web Clipper: What browsers does the Web Clipper support?

Evernote Web Clipper is available for Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and Opera browsers.

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Evernote Web Clipper: Can I search text inside clipped images?

Yes, Evernote's search reads text inside images. On paid plans, it also searches inside PDFs and documents.

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Evernote Web Clipper: What content can I clip with the Web Clipper?

You can clip full pages, simplified articles, selections, or annotated screenshots into your notebooks with tags and remarks added at save time.

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