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Top AI Writing Assistants like LanguageTool

The most popular alternative to LanguageTool is Grammarly, which has a free version. Other great alternatives to LanguageTool are ProWritingAid, QuillBot, DeepL Write, and Wordtune.

Most alternatives to LanguageTool are in the AI Writing Assistants category, compared here by price, platform and features.

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  1. Grammarly

    4.7(226K) · App Store

    Grammarly checks spelling, grammar and punctuation as you write and suggests clearer, more concise phrasing. It works in browsers, desktop apps, Microsoft Office and on mobile through a keyboard, and includes generative AI for drafting and rewriting. Its core checks are designed for English. Paid plans add tone and style rewrites, a plagiarism checker and, for teams, shared style guides and brand tones.

    10 Grammarly alternatives

    Pros

    • Works in browsers, desktop apps, Microsoft Office and on mobile
    • Clear suggestions for grammar, clarity and conciseness
    • Shared style guides and brand tones for teams

    Cons

    • Core checks are designed for English only
    • Tone rewrites and the plagiarism checker need a paid plan
    • Text is processed in the cloud, which some companies restrict
    Cost / License
    FreemiumProprietary
    Categories
    AI Writing Assistants
    Platforms
    WebWindowsMaciPhoneAndroidBrowser extension
    Features
    AI assistantBrand voiceGrammar and spell checkParaphrasingPlagiarism checkerTone adjustment
    Visit websiteMore about Grammarly

  2. ProWritingAid

    3.1(28) · Firefox Add-ons

    ProWritingAid is a grammar checker and style editor designed for long-form English writing, from business documents to novels. Alongside real-time corrections, it produces reports on readability, overused words, repetition, sentence length, pacing and dialogue, and offers AI rephrasing and critique. It works on the web, in desktop apps, in browsers and inside Word, Google Docs and Scrivener.

    7 ProWritingAid alternatives

    Pros

    • In-depth reports on readability, pacing, repetition and dialogue
    • Works inside Word, Google Docs and Scrivener
    • Well suited to long-form writing, including fiction

    Cons

    • The number of reports can feel overwhelming
    • Designed for English only
    • Free version limits how much text you can check
    Cost / License
    FreemiumProprietary
    Categories
    AI Writing Assistants
    Platforms
    WebWindowsMacBrowser extension
    Features
    Grammar and spell checkIntegrationsParaphrasingPlagiarism checker
    Visit websiteMore about ProWritingAid

  3. QuillBot

    QuillBot is built around a paraphraser that rewrites sentences in several modes, such as fluent, formal or shorter, while keeping their meaning. The suite also includes a grammar checker, summarizer, translator, citation generator, AI detector and, on Premium, a plagiarism checker. It runs in the browser, as a Chrome extension, in Microsoft Word and as desktop apps, and is aimed at students and researchers.

    11 QuillBot alternatives

    Pros

    • Paraphraser with modes such as fluent, formal or shorter
    • Grammar checker, summarizer and citation generator included
    • Works in Chrome, Microsoft Word and desktop apps

    Cons

    • Free paraphraser limits text length and available modes
    • Plagiarism checker is only available on Premium
    • Heavy paraphrasing can blur the original meaning
    Cost / License
    FreemiumProprietary
    Categories
    AI Writing Assistants
    Platforms
    WebWindowsMacBrowser extension
    Features
    Grammar and spell checkParaphrasingPlagiarism checkerTone adjustment
    Visit websiteMore about QuillBot

  4. DeepL Write

    DeepL Write is an AI writing assistant from the German company behind the DeepL translator. It corrects grammar, spelling and punctuation and suggests rephrasings of whole sentences in languages such as English, German, French, Spanish and Portuguese. Write Pro adds writing styles and tones and does not keep your texts after processing. It works on the web and in the DeepL desktop apps.

    7 DeepL Write alternatives

    Pros

    • Rephrases whole sentences, not just grammar fixes
    • Natural results in English, German, French and more
    • Write Pro does not keep your texts after processing

    Cons

    • Supports far fewer languages than the DeepL translator
    • No plagiarism checker or in-depth style reports
    • Writing styles and tones are reserved for Write Pro
    Cost / License
    FreemiumProprietary
    Categories
    AI Writing Assistants
    Platforms
    WebWindowsMac
    Features
    GDPR compliantGrammar and spell checkParaphrasingTone adjustment
    Visit websiteMore about DeepL Write

  5. Wordtune

    Wordtune, from the Israeli company AI21 Labs, suggests other ways to phrase a sentence: more casual, more formal, shorter or expanded. It also fixes spelling and grammar, can continue or explain text, and summarizes articles, documents and videos. It works in a web editor and through a Chrome extension that adds suggestions to Gmail, Google Docs, LinkedIn and other sites, with daily limits on the free plan.

    10 Wordtune alternatives

    Pros

    • Suggests casual, formal, shorter or expanded phrasings
    • Extension works in Gmail, Google Docs, LinkedIn and more
    • Summarizes articles, documents and videos

    Cons

    • Free plan has daily limits on rewrites
    • Less thorough than a dedicated grammar checker
    Cost / License
    FreemiumProprietary
    Categories
    AI Writing Assistants
    Platforms
    WebBrowser extension
    Features
    Grammar and spell checkParaphrasingTone adjustment
    Visit websiteMore about Wordtune

  6. Hemingway Editor

    Hemingway Editor highlights long and hard-to-read sentences, adverbs, passive voice and complex words, and shows a readability grade to help you simplify your writing. The free web version covers the core checks, a desktop app bought once works offline on Windows and Mac, and the Hemingway Editor Plus subscription adds AI fixes and a grammar check. It is designed for English.

    7 Hemingway Editor alternatives

    Pros

    • Highlights dense sentences, adverbs and passive voice
    • Readability grade gives instant feedback
    • Desktop app bought once works offline

    Cons

    • Designed for English only
    • Grammar checks and AI fixes need the Plus subscription
    • Its rules can push toward overly plain prose
    Cost / License
    FreemiumProprietary
    Categories
    AI Writing Assistants
    Platforms
    WebWindowsMac
    Features
    Grammar and spell checkOffline modeParaphrasing
    Visit websiteMore about Hemingway Editor

LanguageTool vs its alternatives at a glance

Pricing, platforms and the key features of LanguageTool, compared with its most popular alternatives.

LanguageTool vs its alternatives at a glance
AppPricingPlatformsGDPR compliantGrammar and spell checkIntegrationsParaphrasing
LanguageToolFreemiumOpen sourceWeb, Windows, Mac, Linux, Self-hosted, Browser extension
GrammarlyFreemiumWeb, Windows, Mac, iPhone, Android, Browser extension
ProWritingAidFreemiumWeb, Windows, Mac, Browser extension
QuillBotFreemiumWeb, Windows, Mac, Browser extension
DeepL WriteFreemiumWeb, Windows, Mac
WordtuneFreemiumWeb, Browser extension

LanguageTool alternatives: frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to LanguageTool?

The most popular alternative to LanguageTool is Grammarly: Writing assistant that checks grammar, clarity and tone wherever you type. Other great alternatives are ProWritingAid, QuillBot, DeepL Write, and Wordtune.

Is there a free alternative to LanguageTool?

Yes, 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan, including Grammarly, ProWritingAid, QuillBot, and DeepL Write.

Is there an open source alternative to LanguageTool?

No open source alternative to LanguageTool is listed yet.

Is LanguageTool free?

LanguageTool has a free plan, with paid plans that unlock more features.

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