Alternatives · Writing
Grammarly alternatives
The closest alternatives to Grammarly are Wordtune, Originality.ai and QuillBot, which also cover checking grammar and spelling and writing emails. 11 of the 15 listed here can be used for free, including Wordtune and Originality.ai. The lowest paid plan starts at $4.89 per month (Wordtune).
- Alternatives
- 15
- Free options
- 11
- Updated
- Nov 2026
Closest first: ordered by how many of Grammarly's tasks each tool shares, then by popularity.
- 1

WordtuneVerifiedFree tier · from $4.89/mo
AI writing assistant for students and professionals to rewrite, proofread, summarize, and translate into English.
Also does:Checking grammar and spellingWriting emailsWriting articles and blog posts
Browser extension
- 2

Originality.aiVerifiedFree tier · from $12.95/mo
Checks text for AI-written content and plagiarism for writers, editors, teachers, and publishers.
Also does:Checking for plagiarismChecking grammar and spelling
Web · Browser extension
- 3
QuillBotFree tier
Paraphrasing and writing tool that rewrites text in several modes with grammar checking built in.
Also does:Checking grammar and spelling
Web · Browser extension
- 4
GPTZeroVerifiedFree tier
AI-writing detector for teachers, students, and editors who need to check text and writing process.
Also does:Checking for plagiarismChecking grammar and spelling
Web · Browser extension
- 5

SuperhumanVerifiedFree tier · from $12/mo
AI assistant and work suite for individuals and teams, with agents in tabs, email, and docs.
Also does:Writing emailsChecking grammar and spellingWriting articles and blog posts
Web · Browser extension
- 6
RytrVerifiedFree tier
AI writing assistant for client-facing teams that drafts in your voice and tracks follow-ups.
Also does:Writing emailsWriting articles and blog posts
Browser extension
- 7

AnywordVerifiedFree trial · from $49/mo
AI content platform that scores marketing copy before your team publishes it.
Also does:Writing emailsWriting articles and blog postsChecking for plagiarism
Web · API · Browser extension
- 8

JasperVerifiedFree trial · from $59/mo
An AI marketing platform for teams that need on-brand content and repeatable campaign workflows.
Also does:Writing articles and blog postsWriting emails
Web · API · Browser extension
- 9

SurferVerifiedPaid · from $49/mo
SEO and AI search visibility platform for teams that want their content cited in Google and in AI answers.
Also does:Writing articles and blog postsChecking for plagiarism
API
- 10

ShortwaveVerifiedFree trial · from $30/mo
An AI email assistant for teams and professionals that organizes inboxes, drafts replies, and schedules meetings.
Also does:Writing emailsWriting articles and blog posts
iOS · Android · Mac · Windows
- 11
Hemingway EditorFree tier
Readability editor that highlights hard-to-read sentences, passive voice and adverbs in your writing.
Also does:Checking grammar and spellingWriting articles and blog posts
Web · Mac · Windows
- 12
ChatGPTFree tier · from $8/mo
OpenAI's AI assistant for questions, writing, coding and research, with a free tier and paid plans for more capable models.
Also does:Writing articles and blog posts
Grammarly vs ChatGPTWeb · iOS · Android · API
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ClaudeFree tier · from $20/mo
Anthropic's AI assistant with a long context window, nuanced reasoning and strong performance on writing and analysis.
Also does:Writing articles and blog posts
Grammarly vs ClaudeWeb · iOS · Android · API
- 14
Google GeminiFree tier · from $9.99/mo
Google's multimodal AI assistant with live web search and deep integration with Gmail, Docs and Drive.
Also does:Writing articles and blog posts
Web · iOS · Android
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DeepLVerifiedFree tier
DeepL translates text, documents, and speech for people and teams working across languages.
Also does:Writing articles and blog posts
Web · Windows
At a glance
| Tool | Pricing | Free | Platforms | API | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grammarly | Free tier · from $12/mo | Yes | Web, Windows, Mac, Android, iOS | No | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Wordtune | Free tier · from $4.89/mo | Yes | Browser extension | No | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Originality.ai | Free tier · from $12.95/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| QuillBot | Free tier | Yes | Web, Browser extension | No | — |
| GPTZero | Free tier | Yes | Web, Browser extension | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Superhuman | Free tier · from $12/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension | No | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Rytr | Free tier | Yes | Browser extension | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Anyword | Free trial · from $49/mo | No | Web, API, Browser extension | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Jasper | Free trial · from $59/mo | No | Web, API, Browser extension | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Surfer | Paid · from $49/mo | No | API | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Shortwave | Free trial · from $30/mo | No | iOS, Android, Mac, Windows | No | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Hemingway Editor | Free tier | Yes | Web, Mac, Windows | No | — |
| ChatGPT | Free tier · from $8/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, API | Yes | — |
| Claude | Free tier · from $20/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, API | Yes | — |
| Google Gemini | Free tier · from $9.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android | Yes | — |
| DeepL | Free tier | Yes | Web, Windows | Yes | Nov 3, 2026 |
Common questions
- What is the best alternative to Grammarly?
- Wordtune is the closest match: it also covers checking grammar and spelling, writing emails and writing articles and blog posts. Originality.ai and QuillBot come next. Alternatives are ordered by how many of Grammarly's tasks they share, then by how popular they are.
- Is there a free alternative to Grammarly?
- Yes. Wordtune, Originality.ai and QuillBot can be used for free. Wordtune has a free plan, and paid plans start at $4.89 per month.
- What is the cheapest alternative to Grammarly?
- Among paid plans, Wordtune starts lowest at $4.89 per month, against $12 for Grammarly.
- Which Grammarly alternatives have a mobile app?
- Shortwave, ChatGPT and Claude have an iPhone or Android app.