CMD-C AlternativesGrammar Checkers and other similar apps like CMD-C

CMD-C is described as 'CMD+C is a native macOS app designed to correct grammar and punctuation on-the-fly across any application. Powered by AI using your own API key for ChatGPT/Claude or affordable subscription' and is a Grammar Checker in the education & reference category. There are seven alternatives to CMD-C for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Web-based, Linux and Microsoft Edge apps. The best CMD-C alternative is LanguageTool, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like CMD-C are Grammarly, DeepL Write, Harper and ProWritingAid.

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  1. ProWritingAid icon
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    A complete grammar checker, style editor, and mentor, offering 25 writing reports. It identifies repetitive language, vague words, overuse of adverbs, passive voice, and complex structures while providing a word explorer and thesaurus.

    117 ProWritingAid alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Microsoft Outlook
    • Microsoft Word
    • Google Docs
    • Google Workspace
    • Mozilla Firefox
  2. LanguageTool icon
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    Proofreading software compatible with LibreOffice, Word, Firefox, and Chrome. Supports 20+ languages, offering two tiers: free and premium, with features like customizable checks, Microsoft add-on, and error detection in gender, ISBN, and IBAN. Offers open-source web and desktop versions.

    92 LanguageTool alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • ONLYOFFICE
    • Google Chrome
    • Microsoft Outlook
    • Safari
    • Visual Studio Code
    • Microsoft Word
    • Eclipse
    • TinyMCE
    • Google Docs
    • Thunderbird
    • Vim
    • Sublime Text
    • GNU Emacs
    • Opera
    • Gmail
    • LibreOffice
    • Apache OpenOffice
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • LibreOffice - Writer
    • Cloudron
     
    • LanguageTool is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Mac & iPhone alternative to CMD-C.

    • LanguageTool is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to CMD-C.

    • LanguageTool is Freemium and Open SourceCMD-C is Free Personal and Proprietary
  3. Grammarly icon
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    Delivers real-time spelling, grammar, and style check, generative AI for instant drafts, comprehensive writing feedback, and enhanced sentence clarity and word choice for effective communication on multiple platforms, including desktops and web browsers.

    143 Grammarly alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Microsoft Outlook
    • Safari
    • Microsoft Word
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
    • Grammarly is the most popular SaaS alternative to CMD-C.

    • Grammarly is Freemium and ProprietaryCMD-C is Free Personal and Proprietary
    • Grammarly is Security-focusedCMD-C is not according to our users
  4. DeepL Write icon
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    An AI tool enhancing English and German communication by offering robust suggestions on phrasing, tone, style, and grammar, ideal for professionals, multilingual teams, and varied proficiency users.

    115 DeepL Write alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  5. Harper icon
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    Harper is an English grammar checker designed to be just right. I created it after years of dealing with the shortcomings of the competition.

    59 Harper alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • WebAssembly
    • Visual Studio Code
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Windows
    • Homebrew
    • Neovim
     
    • Harper is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to CMD-C.

    • Harper is Free and Open SourceCMD-C is Free Personal and Proprietary
  6. ProWritingAid icon
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    A complete grammar checker, style editor, and mentor, offering 25 writing reports. It identifies repetitive language, vague words, overuse of adverbs, passive voice, and complex structures while providing a word explorer and thesaurus.

    117 ProWritingAid alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Microsoft Outlook
    • Microsoft Word
    • Google Docs
    • Google Workspace
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
  7. Fixkey icon
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    Fixkey fixes your grammar in any app using AI.

    64 Fixkey alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
    • Fixkey is the most popular commercial alternative to CMD-C.

    • Fixkey is Paid and ProprietaryCMD-C is Free Personal and Proprietary
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    Eloquent is a proofreading software for English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Polish, Dutch, and more than 20 other languages. It finds many errors that a simple spell checker cannot detect.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
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