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The best Grammar Checker alternative to Grammarly is LanguageTool, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Grammarly and loads of them are Grammar Checkers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Grammar Checker alternatives to Grammarly are ProWritingAid, DeepL Write, Slick Write and Hemingway Editor.

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Grammarly alternatives page was last updated Apr 20, 2025
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  1. LanguageTool icon

    LanguageTool

     167 likes
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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.

    77 LanguageTool alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    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
    LanguageTool screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Multiple languages
    2.  Automated proofreading
    3.  Proofreading
    4.  Grammar tool
    5.  Custom dictionaries
    6.  Spell Checking
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Microsoft Edge extension
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Neural network
    11.  N-grams
    12. Obsidian icon  Obsidian Integration

    LanguageTool VS Grammarly

     
    Comments about LanguageTool as an Alternative to Grammarly
    Comment summary: LanguageTool is praised for its multilingual support, affordability, open-source nature, and effective performance compared to Grammarly. Many users highlight its ability to function as well or better than Grammarly, mentioning its browser extension and privacy features. However, some comments criticize its ability to correct writing style beyond grammar and spelling, reporting issues with false negatives and punctuation assistance.
    Top Positive Comment
    RemovedUser
    May 24, 2020
    6

    Open source, cheaper, works in more languages.

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    Apr 21, 2020
    13

    It doesn't work very well. For example, it shows all is good if I type in the following: "Can you do plan by yourself? Yoda I speak like and check grammar I do. "

    Most Recent Comment
    Jan Klass
    •Apr 20, 2025
    0

    Note: Despite being listed here as "Country of Origin: DE, EU", while the website imprint does list a GmbH (German business), the privacy policy does not mention it; it mentions only the parent org Learneo and it includes data transfer to outside the EEA and into the US.

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    • Most users think LanguageTool is a great Grammarly alternative.

    • LanguageTool is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Mac & iPhone alternative to Grammarly.

    • LanguageTool is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Grammarly.

    • LanguageTool is Freemium and Open SourceGrammarly is Freemium and Proprietary
    • LanguageTool is Privacy focused and LightweightGrammarly is not according to our users
  2. ProWritingAid icon

    ProWritingAid

     28 likes
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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.

    95 ProWritingAid alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Microsoft Outlook
    • Microsoft Word
    • Google Docs
    • Google Workspace
    • Mozilla Firefox
    ProWritingAid screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Spell Checking
    2.  Automated proofreading
    3.  Grammar explanations
    4.  Grammatical Error Checking
    5.  Grammar tool
    6.  Cloning in multiple languages styles

    ProWritingAid VS Grammarly

     
    Comments about ProWritingAid as an Alternative to Grammarly
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    Aug 31, 2017
    8

    It has a lot of functions that is even more than Grammarly

    Most Recent Comment
    Guest
    Positive •May 5, 2020
    0

    It has everything that Grammarly does, and more.

    Guest
    Positive •Mar 30, 2020
    1

    It's really good because it shows you repeated words, misspelled words and other things for free I highly recommend this to double-check your papers!

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    • Most users think ProWritingAid is a great Grammarly alternative.

    • ProWritingAid is Freemium and ProprietaryGrammarly is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • ProWritingAid is LightweightGrammarly is not according to our users
  4. DeepL Write icon

    DeepL Write

     72 likes
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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.

    107 DeepL Write alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    DeepL Write screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  AI Writing
    2.  Spell Checking
    3.  Grammar tool
    4.  AI-Powered
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Text to Speech
    7.  Live Preview
    8.  No Coding Required

    DeepL Write VS Grammarly

     
    Comments about DeepL Write as an Alternative to Grammarly
    Guest
    Negative •Feb 3, 2025
    0

    DeepL write isn't an extension. This significantly reduces productivity, and can make it look like you've AI generated your whole document.

    AndrewIaz
    Positive •Jan 29, 2023
    0

    DeepL Write is made by the awesome DeepL company that has also made DeepL Translate, both tools being by far more efficient and capable than competitors. They use Deep Learning extensively to continuously improve their products. Being free and privacy-focused, your documents are your reputation are safe. ;)

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    • Most users think DeepL Write is a great Grammarly alternative.

    • DeepL Write is Free and ProprietaryGrammarly is Freemium and Proprietary
    • DeepL Write is LightweightGrammarly is not according to our users
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    Slick Write

     24 likes
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    Slick Write is a powerful, free tool that makes it easy to check your writing for grammar and spelling errors, potential stylistic mistakes, and other features of interest. Whether you're a blogger, novelist, or student writing an essay for school, Slick Write can help take...

    53 Slick Write alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    Slick Write screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Educational

    Features

    1.  Spell Checking
    2.  Automated proofreading
    3.  Grammatical Error Checking
    4.  Proofreading
    5.  Document structure management

    Slick Write VS Grammarly

     
    Comments about Slick Write as an Alternative to Grammarly
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    Guest
    Negative •May 27, 2020
    1

    Grammarly can be used as a plugin for certain office programs but Slick Write is only browser based.

    Guest
    Positive •Mar 6, 2018
    -1

    It shows you what you need to change, how to change it and how your work reads.

    Guest
    Positive •Aug 3, 2018
    -2

    It has a great structure and is very simple to use whilst being completely free.

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    • Most users think Slick Write is a great Grammarly alternative.

    • Slick Write is Free and ProprietaryGrammarly is Freemium and Proprietary
  7. Hemingway Editor icon

    Hemingway Editor

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    Hemingway App makes your writing bold and clear.

    133 Hemingway Editor alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    Hemingway Editor screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Spell Checking
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Writing assistance
    4.  Collaborative writing
    5.  Ebook writer
    6. Readability icon  Readability integration
    7.  Distraction-free Writing
    8.  Automated proofreading
    9.  Writing suggestions

    Hemingway Editor VS Grammarly

     
    Comments about Hemingway Editor as an Alternative to Grammarly
    Top Positive Comment
    Sumiko Noda
    Mar 24, 2022
    0

    Hemingway allows you to improve the readability of your writing, which Grammarly doesn't do.

    Top Negative Comment
    drleadbasedpaint
    Aug 10, 2019
    8

    Hemmingway is a readability tool, NOT a grammar checker. It has nothing at all in common with Grammarly.

    Most Recent Comment
    Guest
    Positive •Jul 1, 2019
    -7

    fulfills the same thing as Grammarly, and is incredibly detailed.

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    • Most users think Hemingway Editor is a great Grammarly alternative.

    • Hemingway Editor is the most popular commercial alternative to Grammarly.

    • Hemingway Editor is Paid and ProprietaryGrammarly is Freemium and Proprietary
  8. Grammalecte icon

    Grammalecte

     29 likes
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    Grammalecte is a French grammar checker.

    28 Grammalecte alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    • Google Chrome
    • Python
    • Thunderbird
    • Vim
    • Sublime Text
    • GNU Emacs
    • Pluma
    • LibreOffice
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • LibreOffice - Writer
    • ONLYOFFICE
    Grammalecte screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Spell Checking
    2.  Typography
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Ad-free

    Grammalecte VS Grammarly

     
  10. Grammar Checker Academic icon

    Grammar Checker Academic

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    This is a grammar checker that correct mistakes in your writing.

    English Grammar Checker

    Are you trying to write that perfect essay for school? Do you need to have your memos at work sound more professional? Wouldn't it be nice if you could have

    an easy reference guide in.

    33 Grammar Checker Academic alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Grammar Checker Academic screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Educational

    Features

    1.  Delivery reports

    Grammar Checker Academic VS Grammarly

     

    • Most users think Grammar Checker Academic is a great Grammarly alternative.

    • Grammar Checker Academic is the most popular Android alternative to Grammarly.

    • Grammar Checker Academic is Freemium and ProprietaryGrammarly is also Freemium and Proprietary
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