Antidote alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Antidote: no free plan, and interface is dense compared with browser checkers. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Antidote, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. LanguageTool currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best Antidote alternative for most people
LanguageToolCovers French, English and many more languages, with a free tier.
Best Antidote alternative for a free option
HarperFree, local and open source for English, if you don't need French.
Best Antidote alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
GrammarlyFaster, more automated English corrections if you rarely write in French.
Best Antidote alternative for open source
LanguageToolCovers French, English and many more languages, with a free tier.
Best Antidote alternative for self-hosting
LanguageToolCovers French, English and many more languages, with a free tier.
Best Antidote alternative for Windows
LanguageToolCovers French, English and many more languages, with a free tier.
Best Antidote alternative for Linux
HarperFree, local and open source for English, if you don't need French.
Best Antidote alternative for iPhone and Android
GrammarlyFaster, more automated English corrections if you rarely write in French.
Best Antidote alternative for working in the browser
LanguageToolCovers French, English and many more languages, with a free tier.
Antidote alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Antidote?
LanguageTool ranks first right now. Covers French, English and many more languages, with a free tier. Grammarly and ProWritingAid follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Antidote?
Yes. LanguageTool (free plan + paid), Grammarly (free plan + paid), ProWritingAid (free plan + paid) and Harper (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Antidote?
Yes: LanguageTool and Harper. LanguageTool can also be self-hosted.
Which Antidote alternatives work on Linux?
Harper runs on Linux.
Why do people switch from Antidote?
The complaints we hear most: no free plan; interface is dense compared with browser checkers; only English and French.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Antidote, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.