GrammarlyvsLanguageTool
Two writing assistant tools, the same questions. Every answer comes from the official pages, with the date we checked. Nothing here is ranked.
last check 2026-10-11
Grammarly
by Superhuman Platform
Writing assistant that checks grammar, spelling and tone as you type, rewrites sentences and drafts text with AI in apps and browsers.
All Grammarly factsLanguageTool
by LanguageTooler GmbH
Grammar, spelling and style checker for over 30 languages, with an AI paraphraser, in a web editor, desktop and iOS apps, and add-ons.
All LanguageTool factsWhere they differ
- Free plan limitsGrammarly: 100 generative AI prompts a month on Free (Pro: 2,000 per member).LanguageTool: 2,000 characters per text field, 3 AI sentence rephrasings a day, Picky Mode limited.
- Used to train AIGrammarly: On by default for individual users: content is used to train models and improve the product unless switched off., Off by default for Enterprise, Education and business accounts bought through the sales team.LanguageTool: Not used: inputs from Individual and Team Plan users are not used to train models; no opt-out needed.
- LanguagesGrammarly: Writing guidance in over 20 languages, including Spanish, French, Portuguese, German and Italian.LanguageTool: Over 30 languages and variants, including English, German, Portuguese, Spanish, French and Dutch.
- Works inGrammarly: Browser extension, Microsoft Word, Pages, Email clients, Google DocsLanguageTool: Browser extension, Microsoft Word, LibreOffice, Google Docs, Gmail, Apple Mail, Thunderbird
Confirmed for only one of the two so far: writes new text, plagiarism check. The table below shows which.
Same answer for both: free plan, platforms, grammar and spelling, rewrite and change tone.
Plans and prices
As listed on each official pricing page, in the currency we were shown. No conversion, no rounding.
Grammarly
- Free Free plan$0.00 / month
- Pro Paid, individual$30.00 / month
- Enterprise EnterprisePrice not confirmed
LanguageTool
- Free Free plan$0.00 / month
- Premium Paid, individualPrice not confirmed
- Team TeamPrice not confirmed
Full comparison with sources
| Writing assistant | ||
| What it is for | ||
| What it is for | Writing assistant that checks grammar, spelling and tone as you type, rewrites sentences and drafts text with AI in apps and browsers. | Grammar, spelling and style checker for over 30 languages, with an AI paraphraser, in a web editor, desktop and iOS apps, and add-ons. |
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| Editor's suggestion | No editor suggestion yet | No editor suggestion yet |
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| Free planA free plan that is not time-limited. Trials are listed separately. |
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| Input and output | ||
| LanguagesLanguages it transcribes or speaks, as stated. |
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| Grammar and spellingMarks grammar, spelling and punctuation mistakes and suggests fixes. |
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| Rewrite and change toneRewrites a sentence or paragraph, for example shorter, more formal or friendlier. |
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| Writes new textDrafts new text from a short instruction, not only fixes what you wrote. |
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| Plagiarism checkCompares your text with published sources and shows matches. |
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| PlatformsWhere the product is offered: web, desktop app, mobile app, or editor extension. |
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| Works inApps and places it works in, such as a browser extension, Word or Google Docs, as officially listed. |
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| Sources and confidence | ||
| Confidence | Last checked 2026-10-11 All compared fields have a confirmed value. | Last checked 2026-10-11 Not yet confirmed: Writes new text, Plagiarism check |
What it is for
What it is for
Grammarly:
Writing assistant that checks grammar, spelling and tone as you type, rewrites sentences and drafts text with AI in apps and browsers.
LanguageTool:
Grammar, spelling and style checker for over 30 languages, with an AI paraphraser, in a web editor, desktop and iOS apps, and add-ons.
Editor's suggestion
Grammarly:
No editor suggestion yetLanguageTool:
No editor suggestion yetCost
Free plan
A free plan that is not time-limited. Trials are listed separately.
Grammarly:
- Supportedsupport.grammarly.comchecked 2026-10-11
Free plan
LanguageTool:
- Supportedhelp.languagetool.orgchecked 2026-10-11
Free plan
Plans and prices
Grammarly:
- Free (Free plan)$0.00 / month
- Pro (Paid, individual)$30.00 / month
- Enterprise (Enterprise)Price not confirmed
- All plan details and sources
LanguageTool:
- Free (Free plan)$0.00 / month
- Premium (Paid, individual)Price not confirmed
- Team (Team)Price not confirmed
- All plan details and sources
Input and output
Languages
Languages it transcribes or speaks, as stated.
Grammarly:
- Writing guidance in over 20 languages, including Spanish, French, Portuguese, German and Italian.grammarly.comchecked 2026-10-11
LanguageTool:
- Over 30 languages and variants, including English, German, Portuguese, Spanish, French and Dutch.languagetool.orgchecked 2026-10-11
Grammar and spelling
Marks grammar, spelling and punctuation mistakes and suggests fixes.
Grammarly:
- Supportedgrammarly.comchecked 2026-10-11
Plan not specified
LanguageTool:
- Supportedlanguagetool.orgchecked 2026-10-11
Plan not specified
Rewrite and change tone
Rewrites a sentence or paragraph, for example shorter, more formal or friendlier.
Grammarly:
- Supportedgrammarly.comchecked 2026-10-11
Plan not specified
LanguageTool:
- Supportedlanguagetool.orgchecked 2026-10-11
Plan not specified
Writes new text
Drafts new text from a short instruction, not only fixes what you wrote.
Grammarly:
- Supportedgrammarly.comchecked 2026-10-11
Plan not specified
LanguageTool:
- Not yet confirmed
Checking facts
Plagiarism check
Compares your text with published sources and shows matches.
Grammarly:
- Supportedsupport.grammarly.comchecked 2026-10-11
Plans: Pro, Enterprise
LanguageTool:
- Not yet confirmed
Workflow
Platforms
Where the product is offered: web, desktop app, mobile app, or editor extension.
Grammarly:
- Web, Desktop app, Mobile appsupport.grammarly.com +2checked 2026-10-11
LanguageTool:
- Web, Desktop app, Mobile apphelp.languagetool.org +1checked 2026-10-11
Works in
Apps and places it works in, such as a browser extension, Word or Google Docs, as officially listed.
Grammarly:
- Browser extension, Microsoft Word, Pages, Email clients, Google Docsgrammarly.com +2checked 2026-10-11
LanguageTool:
- Browser extension, Microsoft Word, LibreOffice, Google Docs, Gmail, Apple Mail, Thunderbirdhelp.languagetool.org +1checked 2026-10-11
Plans: Premium, Team
Sources and confidence
Confidence
Grammarly:
Last checked 2026-10-11
All compared fields have a confirmed value.
LanguageTool:
Last checked 2026-10-11
Not yet confirmed: Writes new text, Plagiarism check