Grammarly Alternatives for Apache OpenOffice

Grammarly is not available for Apache OpenOffice but there are a few alternatives with similar functionality. The best Apache OpenOffice alternative 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 three of them are available for Apache OpenOffice so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Apache OpenOffice alternatives to Grammarly are Scribens and COL - Latin Spellchecker.

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  1. LanguageTool icon

    LanguageTool

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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

    Application types

    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
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    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
    6

    Open source, cheaper, works in more languages.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    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. "

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Jan Klass
    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 focusedGrammarly is not according to our users
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    Scribens

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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Thunderbird
    • Microsoft Office 365
    • LibreOffice
    • Apache OpenOffice
    • Firefox
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    • It integrates with LibreOffice
    • Does not require you to log in
    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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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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    COL - Latin Spellchecker

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    COL (Correcteur Orthographique de Latin) is a free tool providing assistance to check the spelling of a Latin text. Available for Microsoft Word, LibreOffice, OpenOffice.org and AbiWord, it includes a dictionary of about 400,000 Latin forms.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AbiWord
    • Microsoft Office Word
    • LibreOffice
    • Apache OpenOffice Writer
    • Apache OpenOffice
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