Head to head
Grammarly vs LanguageTool
Both check spelling, grammar, and style in the browser and on the desktop, and both have a free tier. Grammarly adds tone and clarity suggestions. LanguageTool checks more than 30 languages and dialects.
Grammarly
Writing suggestions for grammar, tone, and clarity
Choose Grammarly if you write in English and want help with tone and clarity as well as mistakes.
LanguageTool
Grammar, spelling, and style checks in 30+ languages
Choose LanguageTool if you write in more than one language.
| Grammarly | LanguageTool | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free + Pro from about £10/mo billed yearly | Free + Premium |
| Free option | Yes | Yes |
| Toolora score | 87/100 | 91/100 |
| Known for | Grammar and spelling checks · Tone and clarity suggestions · Browser and desktop apps · Optional AI rewrite tools | Grammar and spelling · Style and punctuation · 30+ languages and dialects · Web plus browser and desktop apps |
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