Grammarly AlternativesOnly apps from the EU

The best 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 12 are so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting alternatives to Grammarly are DeepL Write, Grammalecte, Writefull and Scribens.

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Grammarly alternatives page was last updated Jun 12, 2025
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  1. LanguageTool icon

    LanguageTool

     174 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.

    78 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
    14

    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
    1

    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. DeepL Write icon

    DeepL Write

     73 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.

    111 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
  4. Grammalecte icon

    Grammalecte

     30 likes
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    Grammalecte is a French grammar checker.

    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

     
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    LanguageTool

    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, ...

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    Writefull

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    Writefull is automated proofreading for academic writing, with AI language models trained on millions of published journal articles across all academic disciplines. Its language check provides tailored suggestions for academic texts across grammar, spelling, vocabulary...

    55 Writefull alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Overleaf
    • Microsoft Office Word
    Writefull screenshot 1

    Writefull Features

    1.  Proofreading
    2.  Delivery reports
    3.  Microsoft Office Word add-in
    4.  AI-Powered

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  7. Scribens icon

    Scribens

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    A powerful, free spelling and grammar checker. Scribens corrects 250 types of grammar mistakes. English and French.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Thunderbird
    • Microsoft Office 365
    • LibreOffice
    • Apache OpenOffice
    • Firefox
    Scribens screenshot 1

    Scribens Features

    1.  Grammar tool

    Scribens VS Grammarly

     
    Comments about Scribens as an Alternative to Grammarly
    Guest
    Positive May 7, 2020
    0
    • It integrates with LibreOffice
    • Does not require you to log in
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    • Scribens is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to Grammarly.

    • Scribens is Freemium and ProprietaryGrammarly is also Freemium and Proprietary
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    RewriteBar

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    Improve your writing in any macOS application with AI assistance. Quickly correct grammar mistakes, change writing styles, or translate text.

    30 RewriteBar alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    RewriteBar screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Spell Checking
    2.  Content Templates
    3.  Custom templates
    4.  Custom Actions
    5.  Built-in translation
    6.  AI-Powered
    7.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    8.  AI Summarization

    RewriteBar VS Grammarly

     
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    Typeright

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    Supercharge your writing skills with Typeright, the all-new AI-Powered Writing Assistant. Say "Bye-bye" to the days of fighting off those pesky little anxiety attacks every-time you hit the "Send" button!

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • AT flagAustria
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Firefox
    Typeright screenshot 1

    Typeright Features

    1.  Safari extension
    2.  Grammar tool

    Typeright VS Grammarly

     
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