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.

Forge Word Counter vs The Competition

See how our free content analyzer compares to Grammarly, ProWritingAid, and Hemingway for readability and SEO.

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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
Flesch-Kincaid
Gunning Fog Index
SMOG Index
Keyword Density
SEO Score
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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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Last updated: January 2026