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Antidote

A desktop corrector, dictionaries and grammar guides for English and French, from Canada's Druide.

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About Antidote

Antidote, made by Montreal's Druide informatique, bundles three things: a detailed corrector, a set of dictionaries (definitions, synonyms, conjugations, collocations and more) and language guides that explain the rules behind each correction. It is especially respected for French, which it handles as thoroughly as English, and it can translate between the two. Unlike most tools here it installs locally on Windows and Mac and plugs into Word, Outlook, browsers and many other apps, with a web and mobile version for subscribers. It is sold mainly as the Antidote+ subscription, for one or both languages and for individuals or families of up to five, while organisations can buy device licences or Antidote Web. Newer subscription features include AI-powered reformulation. There is no free plan. Antidote suits careful writers, translators and bilingual professionals who want explanations rather than one-click fixes; its depth comes with a steeper interface than browser checkers.

Best for: Bilingual English–French writers and translators who want thorough, explained corrections.

Pros and cons

What works

  • Excellent French as well as English correction
  • Dictionaries and grammar guides built in
  • Installs locally and works across desktop apps

Why people leave

  • No free plan
  • Interface is dense compared with browser checkers
  • Only English and French

Top Antidote alternatives

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  1. 1LanguageTool logo
    LanguageTool

    Covers French, English and many more languages, with a free tier.

    66.5
  2. 2Grammarly logo
    Grammarly

    Faster, more automated English corrections if you rarely write in French.

    62.6
  3. 3ProWritingAid logo
    ProWritingAid

    Deeper English style analysis for long-form writing.

    59.6
  4. 4Harper logo
    Harper

    Free, local and open source for English, if you don't need French.

    57.2

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Antidote: common questions

Is Antidote free?

No, Antidote is a paid product. Family plan: Up to 5 users (checked on Antidote's own site).

Is Antidote open source?

No, Antidote is not open source. Open-source alternatives include LanguageTool and Harper.

What platforms does Antidote run on?

Antidote is available for Windows, macOS, Web, iOS, Android and Browser extension.

What are the best alternatives to Antidote?

The highest-ranked Antidote alternatives right now are LanguageTool, Grammarly and ProWritingAid. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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