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Scribens alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Scribens alternative for most people is Grammarly (3.0 GPA), second in our ranking of writing tools. It's also the best free one.
Scribens compared with 5 alternatives: LanguageTool, Grammarly, ProWritingAid, Ginger Software and Reverso.
Scribens has a free plan. Paid plans start at €4.99 per month on the 1-year term (€59.90 per year). All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| ScribensThis tool | Free plan · from €4.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, 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 |
| Ginger Software | Free plan · from $3.00/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Reverso | Free plan · from €4.99/mo | Yes | iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Scribens starts at about $5.57 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: LanguageTool and Ginger Software.
Grammarly and ProWritingAid score higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Scribens
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.
- LanguageTool also lists macOS and Windows apps.
- LanguageTool lists no Android app, which Scribens has.
- LanguageTool is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
Suits: People who write in several languages, not only English
Grammarly
Writing assistant for grammar, tone and rewrites in any app
- Grammarly starts at $12 per member / month, billed annually.
- Grammarly also lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Grammarly also covers AI agents, citations and documents.
Suits: People who write across many apps and want the same checks in each
ProWritingAid
Grammar, style and story-critique toolkit for book writers
- ProWritingAid starts at $10 per month, billed yearly ($120).
- ProWritingAid also lists Windows and macOS apps.
- ProWritingAid lists no iOS and Android apps, which Scribens has.
- ProWritingAid also covers long-form writing.
Suits: Fiction writers who want feedback on a chapter or a whole manuscript
Ginger Software
English grammar checker and rephraser for browser and desktop
- Ginger Software starts at $3.00 per month on the 2-year term ($72 paid up front).
- Ginger Software also lists macOS and Windows apps.
Suits: English learners who want sentence-level correction and synonyms
Reverso
Translation by real example sentences, with learning tools
- Reverso starts at €4.99 per month in the iOS app (€39.99 per year).
- Reverso lists no web app and browser extension, which Scribens has.
- Reverso also covers dictation and text to speech.
- Reverso does not cover grammar & style, which Scribens does.
Suits: Language learners who want to see how a phrase is used
Limits worth knowing in Scribens
- The free version is limited to 8,000 characters a day and shows ads.
- Prices were read in euros; no dollar price was displayed.
- Extensions are listed under Premium on the homepage comparison, so check what the free version includes.
- The homepage footer carries a 2020 copyright and the pricing sits on the mobile app page, not a dedicated pricing page.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Scribens?
The alternatives to Scribens in this directory are LanguageTool, Grammarly, ProWritingAid, Ginger Software and Reverso. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Scribens.
Is there a free alternative to Scribens?
Yes. LanguageTool, Grammarly, ProWritingAid, Ginger Software and Reverso have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Scribens alternatives work on Windows?
The Scribens listing does not include a Windows app. LanguageTool, Grammarly, ProWritingAid and Ginger Software list one.
Which Scribens alternatives work on macOS?
The Scribens listing does not include a macOS app. LanguageTool, Grammarly, ProWritingAid and Ginger Software list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Scribens?
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 Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.