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ReWrite It.AIMost similar to Grammarly in what it does, its category and its price.
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QuillBotHas a free plan, rated 4.5 out of 5.
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WordtuneFrom $7/mo, against from $12/mo for Grammarly.
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LanguageToolRated 4.0 out of 5 in our review, against 4.6 for Grammarly.
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At a glance
Green means better than Grammarly, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 GrammarlyBaseline | 4.6 | $12/mo | Yes | The writing assistant almost everyone has already used | |
| ReWrite It.AI | 2.9−1.7 | $9.99/mo$2.01 less | Yes | Paraphrase, summarize, and grammar-check your emails, essays, and social posts across multiple languages - a free tier covers up to 250 words. | vs Grammarly |
 Outwrite | 3.3−1.3 | Free | Yes | Grammar, style, paraphrasing, and passive-voice fixes with readability scoring - across Chrome, Word, Docs, Gmail, and more. | vs Grammarly |
 Linguix | 3.9−0.7 | $10/mo$2 less | Yes | Grammar checker and AI writing assistant that works across any website | vs Grammarly |
 Scribens | 3.9−0.7 | Free | Yes | Free AI-powered grammar and spell checker for English and 40+ languages, with a Premium paraphrasing tool and browser extensions for Gmail, Word, Google Docs and major social platforms. | vs Grammarly |
| LanguageTool | 4.0−0.6 | Free | Yes | Multilingual grammar, style and tone checking with a paraphrasing tool, free to use and open source at its core. | vs Grammarly |
 Grammar Checker | 3.7−0.9 | Free | Yes | Free AI grammar, punctuation and style checker with explanatory feedback, not just silent auto-fixes. | vs Grammarly |
| Wordtune | 4.3−0.3 | $7/mo$5 less | Yes | Sentence-level rewriting from the team behind Jurassic | vs Grammarly |
| QuillBot | 4.5−0.1 | $10/mo$2 less | Yes | Started as a paraphraser, grew into a full writing suite | vs Grammarly |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Grammarly.
ReWrite It.AI
2.9$9.99/mo
vs Grammarly$2.01 less−1.7
Paraphrase, summarize, and grammar-check your emails, essays, and social posts across multiple languages - a free tier covers up to 250 words.
- AI paraphrasing, summarization, and grammar checking
- Automatic detection and correction of grammar, spelling, and style issues
- Multiple templates for different writing types
Free tier available to try before paying
Free tier is quite limited at 250 words
Outwrite
3.3Free
vs Grammarly−1.3
Grammar, style, paraphrasing, and passive-voice fixes with readability scoring - across Chrome, Word, Docs, Gmail, and more.
- AI-powered grammar, spelling, and punctuation correction
- Style improvement suggestions
- Readability and grade-level writing statistics
Broad platform integration - works everywhere from Gmail to Google Docs to LinkedIn
Specific pricing for Pro/Teams tiers isn't shown on the main page
Linguix
3.9$10/mo
vs Grammarly$2 less−0.7
Grammar checker and AI writing assistant that works across any website.
- Grammar and clarity correction on any website
- Tone and length rewriting
- Shared snippets across a team
Corrects where the writing happens rather than in a separate editor
Correction quality is close to competitors, so differentiation is thin
Scribens
3.9Free
vs Grammarly−0.7
Free AI-powered grammar and spell checker for English and 40+ languages, with a Premium paraphrasing tool and browser extensions for Gmail, Word, Google Docs and major social platforms.
- AI-powered grammar, spelling and syntax correction across 40+ languages
- Clear rule-based explanations for every flagged mistake
- Works directly inside Gmail, Word, Google Docs and major social platforms via extensions
Free tier is genuinely usable rather than a limited trial
Free plan is capped at 8,000 characters a day and carries ads
LanguageTool
4.0Free
vs Grammarly−0.6
Multilingual grammar, style and tone checking with a paraphrasing tool, free to use and open source at its core.
- Grammar, spelling and style checking across many languages
- Tone guidance alongside correctness
- Paraphrasing tool
Genuinely multilingual rather than English-first
Advanced rewriting and paraphrasing sit behind Premium
Grammar Checker
3.7Free
vs Grammarly−0.9
Free AI grammar, punctuation and style checker with explanatory feedback, not just silent auto-fixes.
- Real-time grammar, punctuation and spelling detection
- AI paraphrasing and rewriting suggestions
- Explanatory feedback for each correction, not just silent fixes
Explains corrections rather than only applying them, which supports learning
1,000-word limit per check requires splitting longer documents
Wordtune
4.3$7/mo
vs Grammarly$5 less−0.3
Sentence-level rewriting from the team behind Jurassic.
- Sentence-level rewrite suggestions
- Tone and formality adjustment
- Shorten and expand rewriting modes
Backed by AI21 Labs' genuine language-model research background
Not built for generating content from scratch
QuillBot
4.5$10/mo
vs Grammarly$2 less−0.1
Started as a paraphraser, grew into a full writing suite.
- Multi-mode sentence and paragraph paraphrasing
- Grammar and clarity checking
- Text summarizer for long source material
Paraphrasing engine is genuinely strong and the tool's original focus
Heavy student association raises academic-integrity questions
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Grammarly free?
Grammarly has a free plan, and paid plans start from $12/mo.
What is the best free alternative to Grammarly?
QuillBot is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.5 out of 5). Other free options: Wordtune, LanguageTool, Linguix.
What is the cheapest alternative to Grammarly?
Among paid plans, Wordtune has the lowest starting price (from $7/mo). If you need it free, start with QuillBot.
How did you pick these alternatives?
We match tools on what they do, their category and their price, using the details in our directory. Ratings come from our reviews and reader reviews.