Grammarly alternatives
If privacy is why you're looking, LanguageTool has an open-source core you can self-host to decide where your text is processed, and it checks 25+ languages. Its browser extension now needs a paid plan, though. For other jobs: ProWritingAid for writing reports on long drafts, QuillBot or Wordtune for rewriting, Sapling for team messages.
Grammarly and its alternatives at a glance
| Extension | Main focus | Languages | Account needed | Open source | Self-hosting | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grammarly | Grammar, spelling, punctuation, tone | English dialects and other languages | Sign-in is the normal route | Not stated | Not stated | Free plan, paid Pro | Writing in many places, with a free start |
| LanguageTool | Grammar, style, AI paraphraser | 25+ | Yes, a paid Premium account for the extension | Core engine, yes | Yes | Extension needs Premium | Several languages, if you will pay |
| ProWritingAid | Grammar plus 25+ writing reports | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Free plan, paid plans | Editing long drafts |
| QuillBot | Grammar checker and paraphraser | 6+ | Not on most sites; Google Docs needs sign-in | Not stated | Not stated | Free plan, paid Premium | Grammar plus paraphrasing |
| Wordtune | Rewriting and paraphrasing, plus grammar | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Free Basic plan, paid plans | Rephrasing sentences |
| Sapling | Grammar, rephrasing, autocomplete | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Free plan, paid plans | Support and professional teams |
| Ginger | Real-time spelling and grammar | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Free plan, paid Premium | A simple, familiar checker |
Which Grammarly alternative doesn't need an account?
QuillBot's help center says you do not need an account on most sites, but you must sign in on Google Docs. Grammarly's help center treats signing in as the normal route. LanguageTool's extension now needs a Premium plan, which means a paid account. For the other picks, our pages do not say, so check the Chrome Web Store listing.
Is there an open-source alternative to Grammarly?
Partly: LanguageTool. Its core engine is open source under LGPL 2.1 or later, and you can self-host it. The Premium features are not in the open-source version, and the browser extension needs a paid plan. None of the other grammar checkers in this table state an open-source licence or a self-hosting option on our pages.
What's the best free alternative to Grammarly?
It depends what you mean by free. Wordtune has a free Basic plan with daily limits, QuillBot has a free plan, and Ginger and Sapling have free plans with limits. LanguageTool's free use is on its website, because its browser extension now needs a paid plan. Check each vendor's current limits.
Which Grammarly alternative works in other languages?
LanguageTool checks grammar and style in 25+ languages, including variants of English and German, but its browser extension needs a paid plan. Grammarly says it also gives suggestions in languages besides English, so it is not English-only. QuillBot says its grammar checker covers 6+ languages. Check each vendor's current language list.
Which alternative is best for long-form writing?
ProWritingAid. Its 25+ writing reports look at your whole draft, not only single errors, and its extension page names Google Docs, Notion, Atticus and Campfire. Its publisher is Orpheus Technology Limited. The free plan limits document length, so check the vendor's current limits before you paste in a long draft.
Good to know
- A grammar checker reads what you type. That is how it works: it analyzes your text as you write. Before you install one, read its permissions on the Chrome Web Store and its privacy policy, and think about where you'll use it, for example in work email.
- Rewrite tools are different. Wordtune and QuillBot lead with paraphrasing and rewriting. Grammarly, LanguageTool and Ginger focus on flagging mistakes.
- Plans change. Free plans have limits, and vendors change them. Check the current limits and terms on each vendor's site before you rely on one.
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