Alternatives · Writing
Antidote alternatives
Antidote compared with 5 alternatives: LanguageTool, Grammarly, ProWritingAid, DeepL Write and Hemingway Editor.
Antidote is a paid product with a free trial, starting at CA$59.95 for the first year, then CA$48 per year (Antidote+ Personal). All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| AntidoteThis tool | Free trial · from $59.95/yr | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Browser extension |
| LanguageTool | Free plan · from $4.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Browser extension |
| Grammarly | Free plan · from $12/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| ProWritingAid | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Browser extension |
| DeepL Write | Free plan · from €6.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Hemingway Editor | Free plan · from $8.33/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows |
How each one differs from Antidote
- Free plan · from $4.99/mo
LanguageTool
Grammar and style checker for more than 30 languages
- LanguageTool starts at $4.99 per month on a 2-year plan ($119.80); $69.90 billed annually. Antidote starts at CA$59.95 for the first year, then CA$48 per year (Antidote+ Personal).
- LanguageTool has a free plan. Antidote does not, though it has a free trial.
- LanguageTool is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
Suits: People who write in several languages, not only English
- Free plan · from $12/mo
Grammarly
Writing assistant for grammar, tone and rewrites in any app
- Grammarly starts at $12 per member / month, billed annually. Antidote starts at CA$59.95 for the first year, then CA$48 per year (Antidote+ Personal).
- Grammarly has a free plan. Antidote does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Grammarly lists an Android app.
- Grammarly also covers AI agents, citations and documents.
Suits: People who write across many apps and want the same checks in each
- Free plan · from $10/mo
ProWritingAid
Grammar, style and story-critique toolkit for book writers
- ProWritingAid starts at $10 per month, billed yearly ($120). Antidote starts at CA$59.95 for the first year, then CA$48 per year (Antidote+ Personal).
- ProWritingAid has a free plan. Antidote does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Antidote lists an iOS app.
- ProWritingAid also covers long-form writing.
Suits: Fiction writers who want feedback on a chapter or a whole manuscript
- Free plan · from €6.99/mo
DeepL Write
AI writing assistant for corrections, rephrasing and tone
- DeepL Write starts at €6.99 per month add-on plus a €7.49 per month Individual plan, billed annually. Antidote starts at CA$59.95 for the first year, then CA$48 per year (Antidote+ Personal).
- DeepL Write has a free plan. Antidote does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only DeepL Write lists an Android app.
Suits: People who already use DeepL Translator and want writing help in the same tool
- Free plan · from $8.33/mo
Hemingway Editor
Readability editor that flags wordy, hard-to-read sentences
- Hemingway Editor starts at $8.33 per month, billed annually ($100); desktop app $19.99 once. Antidote starts at CA$59.95 for the first year, then CA$48 per year (Antidote+ Personal).
- Hemingway Editor has a free plan. Antidote does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Antidote lists an iOS app.
- Only Antidote lists a browser extension.
- Hemingway Editor can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: Writers who want to cut wordy sentences and passive voice
Limits worth knowing in Antidote
- Druide's store lists prices in Canadian dollars, plus taxes where applicable.
- The subscription is billed once a year with no monthly option, and store purchases are not refundable.
- English and French are separate: one language is included, and having both costs CA$89.95 instead of CA$59.95.
- There is no native Android app. Android, Chromebook and Linux users work in Antidote Web, and Antidote Mobile has no corrector of its own.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Antidote?
The alternatives to Antidote in this directory are LanguageTool, Grammarly, ProWritingAid, DeepL Write and Hemingway Editor. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Antidote.
Is there a free alternative to Antidote?
Yes. LanguageTool, Grammarly, ProWritingAid, DeepL Write and Hemingway Editor have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Antidote alternatives work on Android?
The Antidote listing does not include an Android app. Grammarly and DeepL Write list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Antidote?
LanguageTool is described as open source on its own site.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.