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LanguageTool alternatives
LanguageTool compared with 9 alternatives: Grammarly, QuillBot, ProWritingAid, DeepL Write, Antidote and 4 more.
LanguageTool has a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.99 per month on a 2-year plan ($119.80); $69.90 billed annually. 8 of the 9 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
9 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| LanguageToolThis tool | 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 |
| QuillBot | Free plan · from $8.33/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 |
| Antidote | Free trial · from $59.95/yr | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Browser extension |
| Hemingway Editor | Free plan · from $8.33/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows |
| Trinka | Free plan · from $48/yr | Yes | Web, Windows, Browser extension |
| Wordtune | Free plan · from $6.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Browser extension |
| Writefull | Free plan · from $12.50/mo | Yes | Web |
How each one differs from LanguageTool
- 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. LanguageTool starts at $4.99 per month on a 2-year plan ($119.80); $69.90 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 across many apps and want the same checks in each
- 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). LanguageTool starts at $4.99 per month on a 2-year plan ($119.80); $69.90 billed annually.
- Only QuillBot lists an Android app.
- LanguageTool is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- QuillBot also covers chat assistant and citations.
Suits: Students and writers who need to reword or shorten existing text
- Free plan · from $10/mo
ProWritingAid
Grammar, style and story-critique toolkit for book writers
- ProWritingAid starts at $10 per month, billed yearly ($120). LanguageTool starts at $4.99 per month on a 2-year plan ($119.80); $69.90 billed annually.
- Only LanguageTool lists an iOS app.
- LanguageTool is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- 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. LanguageTool starts at $4.99 per month on a 2-year plan ($119.80); $69.90 billed annually.
- Only DeepL Write lists an Android app.
- LanguageTool is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
Suits: People who already use DeepL Translator and want writing help in the same tool
- 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). LanguageTool starts at $4.99 per month on a 2-year plan ($119.80); $69.90 billed annually.
- 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 both English and French
- 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. LanguageTool starts at $4.99 per month on a 2-year plan ($119.80); $69.90 billed annually.
- Only LanguageTool lists an iOS app.
- Only LanguageTool lists a browser extension.
- Hemingway Editor can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- LanguageTool is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
Suits: Writers who want to cut wordy sentences and passive voice
- 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). LanguageTool starts at $4.99 per month on a 2-year plan ($119.80); $69.90 billed annually.
- Only LanguageTool lists macOS and iOS apps.
- LanguageTool is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Trinka also covers citations.
Suits: Researchers and students preparing papers, theses and journal submissions
- 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). LanguageTool starts at $4.99 per month on a 2-year plan ($119.80); $69.90 billed annually.
- Only LanguageTool lists macOS and Windows apps.
- LanguageTool is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
Suits: Non-native English speakers polishing emails and messages
- Free plan · from $12.50/mo
Writefull
Academic language feedback inside Word and Overleaf
- Writefull starts at $12.50 per month, billed annually ($150). LanguageTool starts at $4.99 per month on a 2-year plan ($119.80); $69.90 billed annually.
- Only LanguageTool lists macOS, Windows and iOS apps.
- Only LanguageTool lists a browser extension.
- LanguageTool is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
Suits: Researchers and students writing papers or theses in English
Limits worth knowing in LanguageTool
- The free Basic plan checks 2,000 characters per text field and allows 3 AI rephrasings a day.
- There is no free trial of Premium; LanguageTool offers a 14-day money-back guarantee instead.
- Monthly billing is $24.90, more than four times the per-month cost of the annual plan.
- Apps are listed for Windows, macOS and iOS; no Android app appears on the site.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to LanguageTool?
The alternatives to LanguageTool in this directory are Grammarly, QuillBot, ProWritingAid, DeepL Write, Antidote, Hemingway Editor, Trinka, Wordtune and Writefull. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with LanguageTool.
Is there a free alternative to LanguageTool?
Yes. Grammarly, QuillBot, ProWritingAid, DeepL Write, Hemingway Editor, Trinka, Wordtune and Writefull have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which LanguageTool alternatives work on Android?
The LanguageTool listing does not include an Android app. Grammarly, QuillBot and DeepL Write list one.
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.