Grammarly

Writing and proofreading assistant for browsers and desktop apps.

◎ Pick: Edit and proofreadfree tierWindows, Mac, iOS, Android, Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox

Overview

Grammarly checks spelling, grammar and tone as you write. It works through apps for Windows, Mac, iOS and Android and extensions for Chrome, Safari, Edge and Firefox.

Best for

Catching mistakes in everyday writing.

Skip it if

Skip it if you want full rewrites; Claude does that better.

Pricing

Free $0. Pro $12/mo billed yearly ($144/yr); $30 monthly or $60 quarterly. 7-day free trial. Enterprise through sales. Checked Oct 14, 2026 on the official pricing page.

Pros

Free plan you can use on desktop, mobile and tablet.
Works in 1 million+ apps and sites, including Gmail, Outlook, Slack, Google Docs and Word.
Free includes 100 AI prompts a month.

Cons

Full-sentence rewrites and tone changes need Pro.
Pro is $30 if you pay monthly; $12/mo needs a yearly plan.

How it compares

For editing and proofreading our Best pick is Grammarly, and its free plan is also our free pick. The runner-up is Claude, which is better for rewriting whole drafts.

Verdict

The easy default for catching mistakes. Start free.

Where Grammarly shows up

Edit and proofreadBest pick

Alternatives

Runner-upClaudeclaude.ai

Anthropic's assistant, strong at writing and analysis.

free tierChecked Oct 14, 2026