Grammarly

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AI-powered writing assistant that helps you write clear, mistake-free content.

How to Replace Grammarly

Overview

Grammarly is an intelligent writing assistant that uses artificial intelligence to detect and correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and style issues in real-time. It works across multiple platforms and helps professionals, students, and content creators improve their writing quality and clarity.

Features

42 features across 13 categories

Administration(1)

Team Admin PanelPremium

Manage team members, licenses, and usage for organizations using Grammarly Business.

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Smartsheet

Analytics(5)

Engagement MetricsAIPremium

Measures readability score and provides suggestions to improve reader engagement.

Goals DashboardPremium

Visual dashboard showing progress toward writing goals and improvement areas.

Readability ScoreAIPremium

Calculates readability level and suggests improvements for target audience comprehension.

Weekly Email ReportsPremium

Receive weekly summaries of your writing statistics and improvement metrics.

Writing StatsPremium

Tracks writing metrics including word count, readability score, and suggestion categories.

Also in: Hugging Face, Notion, Smartsheet

Collaboration(1)

Collaboration FeaturesPremium

Share documents and receive feedback from others within Grammarly Editor.

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Obsidian

Compliance(3)

Accessibility CheckerAIPremium

Detects readability issues and suggests improvements for inclusive communication.

Bias DetectorAIPremium

Identifies potentially biased language and suggests more inclusive alternatives.

Plagiarism DetectionAIPremium

Checks your writing against billions of web pages and documents to detect potential plagiarism.

Also in: Insider CDP, Airtable, 1Password

Integration(3)

API AccessAIPremium

Developer API for integrating Grammarly's correction capabilities into third-party applications.

Browser ExtensionAI

Works across the web to provide writing assistance in emails, social media, and online documents.

Desktop AppAI

Standalone application for Mac and Windows that works with any text field or document.

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Interface(1)

Dark Mode

Eye-friendly dark theme available for the desktop app and web editor.

Localization(1)

Multi-language SupportAIPremium

Works with content in multiple languages including French, German, and Spanish.

Personalization(3)

Custom DictionaryPremium

Add industry-specific terms and proper nouns to prevent false corrections.

Goals SettingPremium

Allows you to set writing goals like audience, formality, and domain to personalize suggestions.

Native Language SupportAIPremium

Detects your native language and adjusts suggestions accordingly for non-native English speakers.

Also in: Insider CDP, Iterable, Calendly

Productivity(3)

Document HistoryPremium

Access and restore previous versions of your documents in Grammarly Editor.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Customizable keyboard shortcuts for quick access to frequently used features.

Writing TemplatesPremium

Pre-built templates for common writing tasks like emails, resumes, and essays.

Reference(1)

Dictionary and ThesaurusPremium

Integrated dictionary and thesaurus to look up word definitions and synonyms.

Research(1)

Citation GeneratorPremium

Generates citations in multiple formats including APA, MLA, and Chicago style.

Security(1)

Account Security

Two-factor authentication and security settings to protect your Grammarly account.

Writing(18)

Clarity SuggestionsAIPremium

Identifies unclear phrases and suggests improvements for better readability.

Conciseness SuggestionsAIPremium

Identifies wordy phrases and suggests more concise alternatives.

Consistency CheckAIPremium

Ensures consistent terminology, hyphenation, and style throughout your document.

Formality ControlAIPremium

Allows users to adjust the formality level of their writing for different audiences.

Full-sentence RewritesAIPremium

Provides alternative ways to rewrite entire sentences for improved clarity and impact.

Generics DetectorAIPremium

Flags overly generic phrases and suggests more specific wording.

Grammar CheckAI

Detects and corrects grammar errors including subject-verb agreement, tense, and more.

Grammarly EditorAIPremium

Full-featured web-based editor with all Grammarly features and additional writing tools.

Passive Voice DetectionAIPremium

Identifies passive voice constructions and suggests active alternatives when appropriate.

Premium Tone DetectorAIPremium

Advanced analysis of writing tone including confidence, friendliness, and optimism levels.

Punctuation CorrectionAI

Automatically detects and fixes punctuation errors including commas, semicolons, and apostrophes.

Real-time CorrectionAI

Provides instant feedback as you type without requiring manual checks.

Sentence StructureAIPremium

Analyzes and suggests improvements to sentence construction and complexity.

Spell Check

Identifies and suggests corrections for spelling mistakes across multiple languages.

Style GuideAIPremium

Provides suggestions to improve writing style and consistency throughout documents.

Synonym SuggestionsAIPremium

Real-time suggestions for word alternatives to increase vocabulary variety.

Tone DetectionAIPremium

Analyzes and suggests adjustments to match the intended tone of your writing.

Word Choice SuggestionsAIPremium

Recommends better word choices to enhance vocabulary and expression.

Pricing

Free

Free
  • Basic grammar and spelling checks

Premium

Popular
$12/mo
  • Advanced suggestions including tone
  • plagiarism detection
  • and style improvements

Business

$15/mo
  • Team collaboration
  • admin controls
  • SSO
  • and advanced security

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Grammarly

Monthly$12/mo
Yearly$144/yr
5-Year Total$720

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~3 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyVery Easy

Total Cost Comparison

1 Year
SaaS
$144
DIY
$240
3 Years
SaaS
$432
DIY
$720
5 Years
SaaS
$720
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 42 features at very easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Grammarly alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 42 features.

Buy Grammarly

Better Value
Monthly cost$120/mo
3-year total$4,320
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$24,000
Maintenance$360/mo
3-year total$36,960
Dev time~2 months

Buying Grammarly saves ~$32,640 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 42 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

28 known integrations