Sapling
Grammar, rephrasing and autocomplete aimed at work messages. Free plan, paid Pro and team plans.
Why it's a strong pick
Sapling is built for work messages. Its own pages describe suggestions inside Salesforce, Zendesk, Gmail and Outlook, with snippets and suggested replies. That makes it a fit for support and sales teams. The trade-off: it runs on all sites by default, and the free plan has limits, so check both.
What it does
Sapling gives grammar and style suggestions, rephrasing, snippets and autocomplete. The vendor lists a Chrome, Edge and Firefox extension, plus add-ins for Word, Outlook and Google Docs. A Google Slides add-on also exists. Its pricing page names Salesforce, Zendesk, Gmail and Outlook as places where it helps you write replies.
Key features
- Grammar and style suggestions. Fixes and wording changes as you write.
- Rephrasing. Alternative wording for a sentence.
- Snippets. Saved text you reuse. The free plan caps how many.
- Autocomplete and suggested replies. Aimed at repeat messages in support tools.
- Work-tool support. The vendor names Salesforce, Zendesk, Gmail and Outlook.
- Add-ins beyond Chrome. Edge, Firefox, Word, Outlook, Google Docs and a Google Slides add-on.
Who it's for
Sapling suits support teams and professionals who send many similar messages and want snippets and autocomplete along with grammar checks. For general everyday writing, look at Grammarly. For another option, see Ginger.
Where does Sapling send my text?
Sapling's docs say text in the boxes where it is active is sent to its servers, hosted on AWS in us-west. They say numbers, email addresses and URLs are discarded first. Its privacy policy says it stores content "used only to improve the Service".
A no-retention option exists for clients. Read the full privacy policy before you use it on private text.
Does Sapling run on every website?
By default, yes. Sapling's docs say the extension is on for all websites, and you can limit it to a list of sites in the Sapling dashboard. If you write private or work-only text in your browser, set that list before you start. The free plan works on "free domains" only, per its pricing page.
What does the free plan include?
Sapling's pricing page lists a free plan with limits: a cap on saved snippets and free domains only. Its AI detector has a length limit on the free plan. Paid Pro and team plans exist, with a Pro trial. Limits, trial terms and prices change, so check the vendor's current terms. We list none here.
What permissions does Sapling ask for?
We did not confirm the exact permission list, so check the install prompt before you add it. Because the extension is on for all websites by default, expect a broad request. Permissions can change between releases, so check again after updates.
FAQ
Is Sapling free? There is a free plan with limits, such as a snippet cap and free domains only. Pro and team plans are paid.
Who makes Sapling? Sapling Intelligence, per its Google Workspace Marketplace listing.
What security does it claim? The vendor's security page claims SOC 2 Type II, HIPAA and GDPR compliance, TLS in transit and AES-256 at rest. These are vendor claims.
Good to know
Limit Sapling to the sites you want in its dashboard, so it does not read text everywhere. If your team handles sensitive data, ask the vendor about its no-retention option first, since its docs describe it as a client option.
Other grammar checkers to compare
Sapling is one of 8 picks in our Grammar Checkers guide, which compares them side by side and explains how to choose. The other picks:
- Grammarly: Grammar, spelling, punctuation and tone suggestions as you write in Chrome. A free plan and a paid Pro plan.
- LanguageTool: A grammar and style checker for 25+ languages. The browser extension needs a paid Premium plan.
- QuillBot: A grammar checker and paraphraser in one extension. Free plan, paid Premium. Read the privacy settings first.
- ProWritingAid: A grammar and style checker with 25+ writing reports for self-editing. Free plan, paid plans.
- Wordtune: A rewrite-first writing tool from AI21 Labs. Free Basic plan with daily limits, paid plans above it.
- Ginger: Checks spelling and grammar as you type. A free plan with limits, and a paid Premium plan.
- Harper: A free, open-source grammar checker that does its work offline in your browser.
See alternatives: Grammarly alternatives
This is a third-party extension, not built or maintained by Xplorekit. We link to the official Chrome Web Store listing. Install and permissions are between you and the extension's own publisher.