LanguageTool

languagetool.org
AI & Machine Learning
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Free AI Grammar Checker - Your writing assistant

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Overview

LanguageTool is an AI-based grammar checker that helps users identify and correct grammatical errors, spelling mistakes, punctuation issues, and style problems across 30+ languages. It offers comprehensive writing assistance beyond basic spell-checking, including advanced grammar analysis, word choice suggestions, and stylistic recommendations. Available as a browser add-on, desktop app, and integrations with popular writing platforms.

Features

48 features across 16 categories

AI(2)

Automatic Language DetectionAI

Automatically detects the language being used and applies appropriate grammar and spelling rules

Paraphrasing ToolAIPremium

AI-powered tool that rephrases sentences to be more formal, fluent, simple, or concise using artificial intelligence

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Analytics(1)

Text Statistics

Tracks productivity, languages used, errors made, and suggestions applied to show writing improvement over time

Also in: Hugging Face, Notion, Smartsheet

Customization(2)

Personal Dictionary

Allows users to add custom words and phrases to avoid spelling mistakes and get better suggestions

Style GuidePremium

Create custom rules to enforce consistent wording and writing style throughout documents

Also in: monday.com, Obsidian, Smartsheet

Formatting(5)

Casing Correction

Corrects incorrect capitalization for names, months, places, and national identities

Currency Format CheckingPremium

Ensures correct placement and formatting of currency symbols

Inconsistent Number FormattingPremium

Detects inconsistent use of numeric digits versus spelled-out numbers and enforces consistent formatting

Spacing Format CheckingPremium

Ensures consistent spacing in numbers, percentages, and other formatted elements

Time and Date Format CheckingPremium

Ensures correct time and date formatting for 12-hour and 24-hour formats

Functionality(1)

Character Limit Support

Free version supports up to 2,000 characters per text field; Premium supports up to 150,000 characters

Grammar(5)

Advanced Grammar CheckingPremium

20,000+ additional checks for grammar and punctuation across multiple languages including English, German, French, Spanish, Dutch, Polish, and Portuguese

Agreement Error Detection

Detects errors in agreement between words, such as subject-verb agreement or plural forms

Grammar Checking

Detects and corrects grammar gaffes including incorrect subject-verb agreement, wrong plural forms, and misuse of grammatical forms

Incorrect Word Order Detection

Identifies and corrects improper word order in sentences

Wrong Use of Tenses Detection

Detects and corrects incorrect use of verb tenses and related word usage

Integration(4)

Browser Add-On

Works across all common browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari, Opera) for checking text in emails, blog posts, tweets, and any web content

iOS App

Mobile application for iOS devices with text checking functionality

macOS Desktop App

Native macOS application providing advanced spelling, style, and grammar suggestions across favorite Mac apps

Windows Desktop App

Native Windows application providing advanced spelling, style, and grammar suggestions across favorite writing apps

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Language(1)

Multi-Language Support

Supports checking in 30+ languages and dialects including English, German, Spanish, French, Dutch, Portuguese with automatic language detection

Also in: Terraform

Punctuation(3)

Missing Commas DetectionPremium

Identifies missing commas that would improve sentence clarity

Punctuation Checking

Ensures proper use of commas, dashes, hyphens, exclamation points, and helps with complex sentence formation

Superfluous Commas DetectionPremium

Identifies unnecessary commas that should be removed

Security(2)

Privacy-Focused Browser Add-On

Browser add-on that respects privacy by not storing text from web-based writing

Secure Text Storage

Texts are securely stored in the editor and accessible from all devices with account login

Semantics(5)

Double Negation DetectionPremium

Identifies and corrects double negation errors

Incorrect Dates DetectionPremium

Identifies when dates don't match the specified day of the week

Lack of Clarity DetectionPremium

Identifies unclear language patterns that should be removed or rewritten

Semantic Error DetectionPremium

Detects semantic errors including incorrect dates, word confusion, and double negation

Word Confusion DetectionPremium

Identifies commonly confused words and suggests corrections

Spelling(2)

Misspelled Names and Acronyms Detection

Identifies misspelled proper names and acronyms with suggestions for corrections

Spelling Correction

Finds spelling mistakes and typos, underlining errors in red and providing suggestions for correct spelling

Style(8)

Foreign Terms DetectionPremium

Identifies foreign terms and suggests clearer alternatives for international audiences

Incorrect Word Combinations Detection

Identifies and corrects improper word combinations and usage

Informal Language DetectionPremium

Identifies informal words and suggests more formal alternatives

Overused Words DetectionPremium

Identifies overused words and phrases, suggesting more descriptive alternatives

Picky ModePremium

Advanced mode providing additional suggestions for advanced punctuation, style, and typography

Repetition DetectionPremium

Identifies overused phrases and phrasing in nearby sentences to add variety

Style Improvement

Detects overused phrases, foreign terms, redundant words, and improper word choice to enhance writing style

Wordiness DetectionPremium

Identifies wordy phrases and suggests shorter alternatives to improve conciseness

Team(3)

Team DictionaryPremium

Shared dictionary feature allowing teams to add technical terms and unique phrases for consistent suggestions

Team Style GuidePremium

Shared style guide feature for teams to enforce consistent wording and voice across all team members

User ManagementPremium

Invite and manage team members by email with role-based access control

UI/UX(3)

Dark and Light Theme

Users can choose between dark and light appearance preferences for the editor

Distraction-Free Writing Experience

Provides a clean, focused writing environment without distractions

Double-Click Synonym Lookup

Quick access to synonyms by double-clicking any word in the text

Validation(1)

ISBN and IBAN Validation

Validates ISBN and IBAN numbers for correct formatting and length

Pricing

Free

Free
  • Basic spelling correction
  • Basic punctuation checking
  • Basic grammar checking
  • Casing correction
  • Personal Dictionary
  • Text Statistics
  • Character limit: 2,000 characters per text field
  • Browser add-on for all major browsers
  • Multi-language support (30+ languages)
  • Windows, macOS, iOS apps available
  • Automatic language detection
  • Basic typo detection

Premium

Popular
Custom (20% limited-time discount available)
  • All Free features
  • 20,000+ additional grammar and punctuation checks
  • Advanced grammar checking
  • Advanced punctuation checking
  • Advanced style checking
  • Character limit: 150,000 characters per text field
  • Unlimited AI-powered sentence paraphrasing
  • Personal Style Guide
  • Picky Mode
  • Advanced punctuation suggestions
  • Missing commas detection
  • Superfluous commas detection
  • Informal language detection
  • Foreign terms detection
  • Repetition detection
  • Overused words and phrases detection
  • Wordiness detection
  • Semantic error detection
  • Incorrect dates detection
  • Lack of clarity detection
  • Word confusion detection
  • Double negation detection
  • Inconsistent number formatting detection
  • Time and date format checking
  • Spacing format checking
  • Currency format checking
  • ISBN and IBAN validation
  • Multi-language support with advanced checking
  • Payment methods: PayPal and credit card
  • 14-day money-back guarantee
  • Cancel anytime with no lock-in period
  • Works across all devices with single account
  • Auto-renewal with easy cancellation
  • Available in flexible payment intervals (monthly, quarterly, annual, 2-year)

Team

Custom (up to 20 team members)
  • All Premium features
  • Team user management (invite up to 20 members)
  • Team Style Guide (enforce consistent wording across team)
  • Team Dictionary (shared technical terms and phrases)
  • Shared team benefits for all Premium features
  • Support for small teams
  • Scalable to larger teams with custom pricing

Cost Calculator

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Build vs Buy

Should you build a LanguageTool alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 48 features.

Buy LanguageTool

Better Value
Monthly costContact Sales
3-year totalVaries
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

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

Buying LanguageTool saves ~$36,960 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 48 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

18 known integrations

Apple MailApple MessagesApple NotesApple PagesApple SafariGoogle ChromeGoogle DocsLibreOfficeMicrosoft EdgeMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WordMozilla FirefoxNotepadOperaSlackThunderbirdWordPadYandex