Grammarly alternatives
Grammarly is the best-known writing assistant, but not the only one. We compare six alternatives, depending on your language, budget and needs.
Grammarly checks grammar, spelling and tone, and rewrites sentences with AI. For years it only worked in English; since 2025 it also checks Spanish, French, German, Italian and Portuguese.
Still, there are alternatives that may suit you better depending on language, price or what you need. We compare them using Chrome Web Store data and their official websites. We're the NexoPad team, which is on the list.
Summary: 6 Grammarly alternatives
| Ideal for | Languages | Free plan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LanguageTool | Checking in many languages | 25+ languages | Yes |
| DeepL Write | Improving a text's style | Several, including English and Spanish | Yes |
| QuillBot | Paraphrasing | Not verified | Yes |
| ProWritingAid | Style reports for long texts | Mainly English | Yes, limited |
| Wordtune | Rewriting sentences | Not verified | Yes, limited |
| NexoPad | Fixing and rewriting with AI where you type | Any language your AI model supports | Yes, with your own AI key |
The 6 alternatives, one by one
LanguageTool
Grammar and style checker supporting over 25 languages. Around 2 million users on Chrome and a free plan.
DeepL Write
Included in the DeepL extension alongside the translator. Improves the style and clarity of your writing in several languages.
QuillBot
Very popular for paraphrasing (around 6 million users on Chrome). Checks grammar and has a free plan.
ProWritingAid
Beyond checking, it produces detailed style reports. Designed mainly for long texts in English.
Wordtune
Suggests several ways to rewrite each sentence. Still active, although it's rarely updated.
NexoPad
Select your text and click Fix, Formal or Soften: AI improves it right in the field where you're typing. Works with your own AI key.
NexoPad: fix and improve text where you write it
NexoPad isn't a checker that underlines as you type, but AI you call when you need it. Select your draft on any website (email, your help desk, a CRM), click the lightning icon and choose Fix. The text is replaced with the corrected version, and if you don't like it you click Undo.
It works with your own key from an AI provider and in any language that model understands. You also get actions to make the text more formal, friendlier, shorter or to translate it, and the same extension stores your replies, notes and links.
How to choose your Grammarly alternative
- If you write in several languages, LanguageTool is the most complete option.
- If you want to improve a text's style, DeepL Write.
- If you need to paraphrase, QuillBot or Wordtune.
- If you write long texts in English, ProWritingAid.
- If you want to fix and rewrite with AI on any website, NexoPad. See more options in the best AI extensions for Chrome.
Frequently asked questions
Does Grammarly work in other languages?
Yes. Since September 2025 Grammarly also checks Spanish, French, German, Italian and Portuguese.
What's the best free Grammarly alternative?
LanguageTool has a very complete free plan. DeepL Write and QuillBot are also free for basic use.
What happened to Microsoft Editor?
Microsoft retired its Chrome and Edge extensions on October 31, 2025. In Edge, its features moved into the browser's built-in checker.
Can I use NexoPad and LanguageTool together?
Yes. LanguageTool underlines mistakes as you type, and NexoPad helps you rewrite or change the tone when you need to.
Published on October 11, 20267 min read
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