The 6 Best Grammarly Alternatives in 2026 (Writing & Grammar)
Dušan Jovović
Founder of Tolodora. I hunt for smaller, lesser-known tools that punch above their weight — and I only recommend the ones I'd actually use.
Grammarly is the best-known writing assistant, but depending on whether you want deeper style editing, a free open-source option, or rewriting power, another tool may fit. Here are six Grammarly alternatives I'd consider in 2026.
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ProWritingAid
- Pricing
- 8.6/10
- Functionality
- 9.2/10
- Ease of use
- 8.2/10
- Support
- 8.2/10
What I like
Deep style, structure and readability reports — a favorite of authors and long-form writers.
Best for
Deep style editing.
ProWritingAid offers grammar plus in-depth style and writing reports. The pick for authors and serious long-form writers.
Hemingway Editor
- Pricing
- 9.4/10
- Functionality
- 7.8/10
- Ease of use
- 9.2/10
- Support
- 7.4/10
What I like
Ruthlessly highlights complex sentences and passive voice to make your writing punchy.
Best for
Clear, readable prose.
Hemingway Editor flags hard-to-read sentences, adverbs and passive voice to improve clarity. Great for tightening your writing.
LanguageTool
- Pricing
- 9.5/10
- Functionality
- 8.6/10
- Ease of use
- 8.8/10
- Support
- 8.0/10
What I like
A free, open-source, privacy-friendly checker that handles many languages.
Best for
Free, multilingual checking.
LanguageTool is an open-source grammar and style checker supporting many languages, self-hostable for privacy. A great free Grammarly alternative.
Wordtune
- Pricing
- 8.2/10
- Functionality
- 8.6/10
- Ease of use
- 9.0/10
- Support
- 8.0/10
What I like
AI rewriting that rephrases your sentences to sound clearer, shorter or more formal.
Best for
AI rewriting.
Wordtune helps you rewrite and rephrase sentences with AI for tone and clarity. The pick when you want help improving phrasing.
QuillBot
- Pricing
- 9.0/10
- Functionality
- 8.6/10
- Ease of use
- 9.0/10
- Support
- 8.0/10
What I like
Excellent paraphrasing and summarizing, plus a solid grammar checker, much of it free.
Best for
Paraphrasing + summarizing.
QuillBot offers paraphrasing, summarizing and grammar checking with a generous free tier. Great for rewording and condensing text.
Ginger
- Pricing
- 8.4/10
- Functionality
- 8.2/10
- Ease of use
- 8.8/10
- Support
- 7.8/10
What I like
A straightforward grammar and spelling checker with rephrasing and translation.
Best for
A simple grammar checker.
Ginger provides grammar, spelling and rephrasing help across apps. A simple, capable alternative for everyday writing.
Want deep style and reports? ProWritingAid. Punchy, readable prose? Hemingway. A free, privacy-friendly checker? LanguageTool. AI rewriting? Wordtune. Paraphrasing and summarizing? QuillBot. A simple grammar checker? Ginger. Pick by what you write.
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