Grammarly AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Grammar Checkers

The best Grammar Checker alternative to Grammarly is LanguageTool. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try DeepL Write or Harper. 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 Grammalecte, Grammit, ProWritingAid and Linguix.

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  1. ProWritingAid icon
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     29 likes

    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.

    More about ProWritingAid on AlternativeTo156 ProWritingAid alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2014

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Microsoft Outlook
    • Microsoft Word
    • Google Docs
    • Google Workspace
    • Mozilla Firefox
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  2. LanguageTool icon
     192 likes

    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.

    134 LanguageTool alternatives

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    Since

    • Since 2009

    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
    • Cloudron
    • Sublime Text
    • GNU Emacs
    • Opera
    • Gmail
    • LibreOffice
    • Apache OpenOffice
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • LibreOffice - Writer
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  3. DeepL Write icon
     77 likes

    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.

    141 DeepL Write alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2023

    Platforms

    • Online
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  4. Harper icon
     20 likes

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

    79 Harper alternatives

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    Since

    • Since 2025

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • WebAssembly
    • Visual Studio Code
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Windows
    • Homebrew
    • Neovim
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  5. Grammalecte icon
     35 likes

    Grammalecte is a French grammar checker.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2016

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    • Google Chrome
    • Python
    • Thunderbird
    • Vim
    • Sublime Text
    • GNU Emacs
    • Pluma
    • LibreOffice
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • LibreOffice - Writer
    • ONLYOFFICE
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  6. Grammit icon
     7 likes

    Grammit is an AI spell checker, grammar checker, and everything checker. You can install it for free from the Chrome Web Store.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2025

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
    • US flagUnited States
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  7. Linguix icon
     15 likes

    Linguix is a software solution that enhances written communication and learning through its web application and browser extensions. It uses AI to analyze your writing across the internet, offering over 2000 corrections for grammar, spelling, and style.

    107 Linguix alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2019

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
    • US flagUnited States
    Browser extension
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  8. Hemingway App makes your writing bold and clear.

    185 Hemingway Editor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2014

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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  9.  7 likes

    Advanced AI grammar checker for Mac operating fully offline, safeguarding privacy by never collecting data, integrating seamlessly with apps, delivering instant results locally, protecting sensitive text, and working anytime without internet reliance.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2025

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  10. Compose icon
     6 likes

    Transform your writing instantly with Compose. Fix grammar, improve tone, and craft professional messages with just a keyboard shortcut, anywhere on your computer.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2025

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  11. Ginger icon
     29 likes

    Ginger Keyboard is the world’s first smartphone keyboard to offer advanced writing tools, including live as-you-type proofreading, alongside standard and advanced keyboard features like word prediction, autocorrect, emoji and swipe typing.

    66 Ginger alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  12. Wordtune icon
     7 likes

    Powered by deep AI technology, Wordtune helps you rephrase your sentences to say exactly what you mean through clear, compelling, and authentic writing.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2021

    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPhone
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  13. Write with confidence across documents, email, and the web. With features that help strengthen your spelling, grammar, and style, let Microsoft Editor be your intelligent writing assistant.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2020

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Microsoft Office Outlook
    • Microsoft Office Word
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