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Grammarly alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Grammarly: text is processed in the cloud, which rules it out for some work, and best features need Pro, and monthly billing is expensive. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Grammarly, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. LanguageTool currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1LanguageTool logoLanguageToolFree plan + paidYesWeb, Windows, macOS +35 of 566.5
2Wordtune logoWordtuneFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Browser extension4 of 455.3
3QuillBot logoQuillBotFree plan + paidNoWeb, Browser extension, iOS +10 of 049.1
  1. LanguageTool logo

    1. LanguageToolTop pick

    Best for: People who write in several languages, or who want a checker they can self-host

    Free plan + paidOpen sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Browser extension, Self-hosted

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Grammarly

    Covers 30+ languages and has an open-source core, for people who write in more than English.

    Pros

    • Strong support for over 30 languages
    • Open-source engine can be self-hosted
    • Works in Word, Google Docs, LibreOffice and browsers

    Cons

    • Free tier caps text length per check
    • Self-hosted version lacks the premium AI checks
    • Tone and rewriting help is lighter than AI-first tools
    Visit LanguageTool Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is LanguageTool a good Grammarly alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Languages
    More than 30
    Checked Oct 25, 2026languagetool.org(opens source in a new tab)
    License
    LGPL-2.1
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Characters per check
    2,000 free / 150,000 Premium
    Checked Oct 25, 2026languagetool.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Money-back guarantee
    14 days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026languagetool.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Desktop and mobile apps
    Windows, macOS, iOS
    Checked Oct 25, 2026languagetool.org(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Wordtune logo

    2. Wordtune

    Best for: People who know what they want to say and need help phrasing it, mostly in email and docs

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Browser extension

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Grammarly

    Focuses on rewriting sentences in different tones, with a lower-priced paid plan.

    Pros

    • Natural-sounding sentence alternatives with tone controls
    • Works inside Gmail and Google Docs via the extension
    • Paid plans are cheaper than most rivals

    Cons

    • Free plan allows only a handful of rewrites a day
    • No refunds on paid plans
    • English-focused, with no desktop app
    Visit Wordtune Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Wordtune a good Grammarly alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, 10 rewrites per day
    Checked Oct 25, 2026wordtune.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $4.89/month, billed annually (Advanced)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026wordtune.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Unlimited plan
    $6.99/month, billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026wordtune.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    3 days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026wordtune.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. QuillBot logo

    3. QuillBot

    Best for: Students and non-native writers who mainly want to rephrase and summarise text

    Free plan + paidWeb, Browser extension, iOS, Android

    49.1

    score / 100

    Why switch from Grammarly

    Cheaper option if paraphrasing and summarising matter more than tone coaching.

    Pros

    • Many paraphrasing modes with adjustable strength
    • Summariser, citations and grammar checks in one place
    • Usable free tier for occasional rewording

    Cons

    • Free plan limits text length and modes
    • Heavy paraphrasing can make writing sound generic
    • Grammar checking is less thorough than dedicated checkers
    Visit QuillBot Compare with GrammarlyDetails and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1515
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is QuillBot a good Grammarly alternative?

    Verified facts

    0 of 0 verified

    No sourced facts yet.

The best Grammarly alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

LanguageTool logo

Best Grammarly alternative for most people

LanguageTool

Covers 30+ languages and has an open-source core, for people who write in more than English.

Harper logo

Best Grammarly alternative for a free option

Harper

Free, open-source and runs entirely on your device, so nothing you write leaves it.

ProWritingAid logo

Best Grammarly alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

ProWritingAid

Deeper style and manuscript reports, aimed at long-form and fiction writers.

LanguageTool logo

Best Grammarly alternative for open source

LanguageTool

Covers 30+ languages and has an open-source core, for people who write in more than English.

LanguageTool logo

Best Grammarly alternative for self-hosting

LanguageTool

Covers 30+ languages and has an open-source core, for people who write in more than English.

LanguageTool logo

Best Grammarly alternative for Mac

LanguageTool

Covers 30+ languages and has an open-source core, for people who write in more than English.

LanguageTool logo

Best Grammarly alternative for Windows

LanguageTool

Covers 30+ languages and has an open-source core, for people who write in more than English.

Harper logo

Best Grammarly alternative for Linux

Harper

Free, open-source and runs entirely on your device, so nothing you write leaves it.

QuillBot logo

Best Grammarly alternative for iPhone and Android

QuillBot

Cheaper option if paraphrasing and summarising matter more than tone coaching.

Wordtune logo

Best Grammarly alternative for working in the browser

Wordtune

Focuses on rewriting sentences in different tones, with a lower-priced paid plan.

Grammarly alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Grammarly?

LanguageTool ranks first right now. Covers 30+ languages and has an open-source core, for people who write in more than English. ProWritingAid and Harper follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Grammarly?

Yes. LanguageTool (free plan + paid), ProWritingAid (free plan + paid), Harper (open source) and Wordtune (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Grammarly?

Yes: LanguageTool and Harper. LanguageTool can also be self-hosted.

Which Grammarly alternatives work on Linux?

Harper runs on Linux.

Why do people switch from Grammarly?

The complaints we hear most: text is processed in the cloud, which rules it out for some work; best features need Pro, and monthly billing is expensive; mostly English; weak for other languages.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Grammarly, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.