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Grammarly alternatives
Grammarly compared with 12 alternatives: ProWritingAid, LanguageTool, QuillBot, Wordtune, Hemingway Editor and 7 more.
Grammarly has a free plan. Paid plans start at $12 per member / month, billed annually. 11 of the 12 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
12 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| GrammarlyThis tool | 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 |
| LanguageTool | Free plan · from $4.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Browser extension |
| QuillBot | Free plan · from $8.33/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Wordtune | Free plan · from $6.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Browser extension |
| Hemingway Editor | Free plan · from $8.33/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows |
| Antidote | Free trial · from $59.95/yr | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Browser extension |
| AutoCrit | Free plan · from $15/mo | Yes | Web |
| DeepL Write | Free plan · from €6.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Lex | Free plan · from $14.99/mo | Yes | Web |
| Paperpal | Free plan · from $12/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| Trinka | Free plan · from $48/yr | Yes | Web, Windows, Browser extension |
| Writefull | Free plan · from $12.50/mo | Yes | Web |
How each one differs from Grammarly
- Free plan · from $10/mo
ProWritingAid
Grammar, style and story-critique toolkit for book writers
- ProWritingAid starts at $10 per month, billed yearly ($120). Grammarly starts at $12 per member / month, billed annually.
- Only Grammarly lists iOS and Android apps.
- ProWritingAid also covers long-form writing.
- Grammarly also covers AI agents, citations and documents.
Suits: Fiction writers who want feedback on a chapter or a whole manuscript
- 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. Grammarly starts at $12 per member / month, billed annually.
- Only Grammarly lists an Android app.
- LanguageTool is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Grammarly also covers AI agents, citations and documents.
Suits: People who write in several languages, not only English
- Free plan · from $8.33/mo
QuillBot
AI paraphraser with grammar, summarizing and AI-detection tools
- QuillBot starts at $8.33 per month, billed annually (Premium). Grammarly starts at $12 per member / month, billed annually.
- QuillBot also covers chat assistant.
- Grammarly also covers AI agents and documents.
Suits: Students and writers who need to reword or shorten existing text
- Free plan · from $6.99/mo
Wordtune
AI rewriting, grammar and summarizing assistant for English
- Wordtune starts at $6.99 per month, billed annually (Advanced). Grammarly starts at $12 per member / month, billed annually.
- Only Grammarly lists macOS, Windows and Android apps.
- Grammarly also covers AI agents, citations and documents.
Suits: Non-native English speakers polishing emails and messages
- 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. Grammarly starts at $12 per member / month, billed annually.
- Only Grammarly lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Grammarly lists a browser extension.
- Hemingway Editor can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Grammarly also covers AI agents, citations and documents.
Suits: Writers who want to cut wordy sentences and passive voice
- Free trial · from $59.95/yr
Antidote
Grammar corrector, dictionaries and language guides in one
- Antidote starts at CA$59.95 for the first year, then CA$48 per year (Antidote+ Personal). Grammarly starts at $12 per member / month, billed annually.
- 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 in both English and French
- Free plan · from $15/mo
AutoCrit
Online manuscript editor and story analysis for book authors
- AutoCrit starts at $15 per month, billed annually. Grammarly starts at $12 per member / month, billed annually.
- Only Grammarly lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Grammarly lists a browser extension.
- AutoCrit also covers long-form writing.
- Grammarly also covers AI agents, citations and documents.
Suits: Novelists self-editing a draft before paying a human editor
- 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. Grammarly starts at $12 per member / month, billed annually.
- Grammarly also covers AI agents, citations and documents.
Suits: People who already use DeepL Translator and want writing help in the same tool
- Free plan · from $14.99/mo
Lex
Collaborative word processor with built-in AI editing
- Lex starts at $14.99 per month, billed yearly ($179.88). Grammarly starts at $12 per member / month, billed annually.
- Only Grammarly lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Grammarly lists a browser extension.
- Lex also covers chat assistant.
- Grammarly also covers AI agents and citations.
Suits: Writers who want AI feedback on a draft instead of generated text
- Free plan · from $12/mo
Paperpal
AI writing and checking assistant for academic papers
- Paperpal starts at $12 per month, billed annually ($144). Grammarly starts at $12 per member / month, billed annually.
- Only Grammarly lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Paperpal also covers research.
- Grammarly also covers AI agents and documents.
Suits: Researchers preparing manuscripts for journal submission
- Free plan · from $48/yr
Trinka
AI grammar checker and writing assistant for academic writing
- Trinka starts at $48 per year, billed annually (shown with $80 crossed out). Grammarly starts at $12 per member / month, billed annually.
- Only Grammarly lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- Grammarly also covers AI agents and documents.
Suits: Researchers and students preparing papers, theses and journal submissions
- Free plan · from $12.50/mo
Writefull
Academic language feedback inside Word and Overleaf
- Writefull starts at $12.50 per month, billed annually ($150). Grammarly starts at $12 per member / month, billed annually.
- Only Grammarly lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Grammarly lists a browser extension.
- Grammarly also covers AI agents, citations and documents.
Suits: Researchers and students writing papers or theses in English
Limits worth knowing in Grammarly
- The Free plan is capped at 100 AI prompts a month and leaves out full-sentence rewrites and tone adjustments.
- Pro costs $30 per member a month on monthly billing, against $12 a month when billed annually.
- Pro stops at 149 seats; larger organizations need Enterprise, which is priced through sales.
- Advanced grammar, clarity and tone suggestions cover six languages; the other supported languages get spelling and basic grammar only.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Grammarly?
The alternatives to Grammarly in this directory are ProWritingAid, LanguageTool, QuillBot, Wordtune, Hemingway Editor, Antidote, AutoCrit, DeepL Write, Lex, Paperpal, Trinka and Writefull. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Grammarly.
Is there a free alternative to Grammarly?
Yes. ProWritingAid, LanguageTool, QuillBot, Wordtune, Hemingway Editor, AutoCrit, DeepL Write, Lex, Paperpal, Trinka and Writefull have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Is there an open-source alternative to Grammarly?
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.