AI tool · Writing
Grammarly: what it’s best for, pricing and alternatives
Best for: Polishing grammar, tone and clarity wherever you type
Writing assistant that checks grammar, spelling, tone and clarity across browsers and apps.
| Pricing model | Freemium |
|---|---|
| Official website | https://www.grammarly.com |
| Pricing page | https://www.grammarly.com/plans |
| Categories | Writing |
Prices, plans and features change. Check Grammarly’s own pricing page before you buy; UK VAT may be added.
Tasks we recommend Grammarly for
- Write or reply to emails — Alternative: Polishes tone and grammar right inside your inbox.
- Proofread and fix grammar — Best pick: Works where you type and explains each correction.
Alternatives to Grammarly
ChatGPT
FreemiumBest for: All-round drafting, brainstorming, rewriting and quick analysis
OpenAI's general-purpose assistant for writing, Q&A, file analysis, image generation and more.
Superhuman
PaidBest for: Getting through email faster with AI
Email client with AI writing, triage and search.
QuillBot
FreemiumBest for: Paraphrasing and summarising text
Paraphrasing, summarising, grammar-checking and citation tool popular with students.
Claude
FreemiumBest for: Long-form writing, editing long documents and careful reasoning
Anthropic's AI assistant, strong at long documents, nuanced writing and coding help.
Google Gemini
FreemiumBest for: Everyday help if you live in Google Workspace (Gmail, Docs, Drive)
Google's AI assistant with deep research and integration into Google apps.
Jasper
Paid (free trial)Best for: On-brand marketing copy for teams
AI content platform for marketing teams with brand voice and campaign workflows.
More categories
WritingImagesVideoAudio & voiceCodingResearchPresentationsProductivity & meetingsMarketingCustomer supportData analysisDesignAutomation & agents
Want a pick for every task in your business? List the jobs that eat your week and get a written report with a fit-for-purpose tool for each one. No calls.