Grammarly vs LanguageTool
Grammarly and LanguageTool sit in the same category. The verdict below is calculated for each role from the tasks, the role fit and the price.
Short answer
LanguageTool wins for 15 of 20 roles in our data. Grammarly starts at $12/mo; LanguageTool publishes no fixed price.
Verdict by role
| Role | Better choice | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Accountant | LanguageTool | covers 2 tasks relevant to this role against 0; part of the role's core toolkit; built for this role |
| Lawyer | LanguageTool | covers 3 tasks relevant to this role against 1; part of the role's core toolkit; works for free |
| HR manager | LanguageTool | covers 2 tasks relevant to this role against 0; built for this role; works for free |
| Finance manager | Either one | even on tasks, LanguageTool is cheaper to start |
| Manager | LanguageTool | covers 2 tasks relevant to this role against 1; works for free |
| Marketer | Either one | even on tasks, LanguageTool is cheaper to start |
| Sales manager | Either one | even on tasks, LanguageTool is cheaper to start |
| Data analyst | Either one | even on tasks, LanguageTool is cheaper to start |
| Teacher | LanguageTool | covers 2 tasks relevant to this role against 1; works for free |
| Executive assistant | LanguageTool | covers 3 tasks relevant to this role against 1; works for free |
| Logistics manager | LanguageTool | covers 2 tasks relevant to this role against 1; works for free |
| Procurement manager | LanguageTool | covers 2 tasks relevant to this role against 1; works for free |
| Secretary | LanguageTool | covers 2 tasks relevant to this role against 1; works for free |
| Recruiter | LanguageTool | covers 2 tasks relevant to this role against 1; built for this role; works for free |
| HR administrator | LanguageTool | covers 2 tasks relevant to this role against 0; built for this role; works for free |
| Tax consultant | LanguageTool | covers 3 tasks relevant to this role against 0; built for this role; works for free |
| Auditor | LanguageTool | covers 2 tasks relevant to this role against 0; built for this role; works for free |
| Economist | Either one | even on tasks, LanguageTool is cheaper to start |
| Project manager | LanguageTool | covers 2 tasks relevant to this role against 1; works for free |
| Social media manager | LanguageTool | covers 2 tasks relevant to this role against 1; works for free |
Side by side
| Grammarly | LanguageTool | |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor | Grammarly | LanguageTooler GmbH |
| Category | Documents and writing | Documents and writing |
| Free plan | Yes: Basic grammar and spelling checks, tone detection, a limited number of text generations a month | Yes: Checks of fragments up to 10,000 characters at a time, basic grammar and spelling rules |
| Cheapest paid plan | Pro, $12/mo | price on request |
| Top plan | Business, $15/mo | price on request |
| Tasks covered | 1 | 3 |
Grammarly: Checks and rewrites English text in any window: email, chat, documents.
LanguageTool: Grammar and style checks in more than thirty languages in the browser, Word and Google Docs.
Only Grammarly covers
Only LanguageTool covers
Pitfalls to watch at work
Grammarly
- The extension reads everything you type in the browser, including form fields: decide in your corporate policy whether it is allowed on work computers
- Rewriting a sentence changes its legal meaning: in English contracts and claims, accept only spelling fixes
- For text in other languages the service offers almost no suggestions; use LanguageTool for that
LanguageTool
- The extension sends text to the service's servers for checking: for documents with trade secrets check your company policy or use a corporate plan with processing in Europe
- Accounting and legal terminology is often flagged as an error: add the terms to your personal dictionary instead of accepting every correction
FAQ
Is Grammarly or LanguageTool better for work?
In our data LanguageTool is the better choice for 15 of 20 roles. The table above shows the reason for each role.
Which is cheaper, Grammarly or LanguageTool?
Grammarly starts at $12/mo; LanguageTool publishes no fixed price.
Do Grammarly and LanguageTool have free plans?
Grammarly: Yes. Basic grammar and spelling checks, tone detection, a limited number of text generations a month. LanguageTool: Yes. Checks of fragments up to 10,000 characters at a time, basic grammar and spelling rules.
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