Writing, editing & translation · 4 tools compared
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Grammarly ◐Free plan
Fixes errors in real time as you write and adjusts tone. Catches basic grammar even on the free tier.
Generous free tier
LanguageTool ◐Free plan
Checks up to 10,000 characters at once without signing up. Supports English and European languages.
For awkward sentences
Wordtune ◐Free plan
Shows multiple alternatives for a single sentence side-by-side so you can just pick one.
For rephrasing expressions
QuillBot ◐Free plan
Rewrites long texts using different modes. Also includes a summarizer and citation generator.
| Item | Grammarly | LanguageTool | QuillBot | Wordtune |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | ◐Free plan | ◐Free plan | ◐Free plan | ◐Free plan |
| Free limits | Spelling and grammar checks, plus 100 AI prompts per month | Up to 2,000 characters per check (150,000 for Premium) | Paraphrase up to 125 words, summarize up to 1,200 words, 3 AI images per day | Daily rewrite limit (around 10 times) |
| Paid price | Pro $12/month (2,000 AI prompts per month) | Premium approx. $5/month (annual billing) | Premium $8.33/month (billed annually) | Advanced/Unlimited from $9.99/month (billed annually) |
| Korean | ✕NoneEnglish only. UI is also in English | ✕NoneKorean not supported. Partial Korean UI. | △PartialUI in English. Translation and summarization support Korean, but paraphrasing focuses on English | ✕NoneEnglish only. English UI |
| Login | Required | Not needed | Optional | Required |
| Platforms | Web · Windows · macOS · iOS · Android · Browser extension | Web · Browser extension · Windows · macOS · iOS · Android | Web · Browser extension · Windows · macOS · iOS · Android | Web · Browser extension · iOS |
| Role | Real-time grammar & style correction | Multilingual grammar & spell check | Full-sentence paraphrasing | Sentence-level alternative suggestions |
| Supported Languages | English only | Over 30 languages including English | English-focused | English only |
| Free Scope | Basic grammar & spelling | 10,000 characters per check | 125 words, 2 modes | ~10 rewrites per day |
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Grammarly integrates with browsers, Word, and email to fix errors in real time. The free plan handles basic grammar and spelling well, while paid plans add tone adjustments and plagiarism checks. Check if your school or company provides a license.
LanguageTool offers the most generous free tier, checking up to 10,000 characters without sign-up. It supports over 30 languages including German and French, and can be self-hosted. It is the best option for long-term free use.
QuillBot specializes in paraphrasing full sentences. You can pick different modes to rewrite text, and it includes grammar checking, summarizing, and citation tools. The free plan is limited to 125 words at a time.
Wordtune displays multiple alternative phrasing options side-by-side for a single sentence. It is the most intuitive tool for polishing awkward sentences. The free tier limits daily rewrites, and it focuses on sentence-by-sentence edits.
English editing tools differ by when they intervene. Grammarly helps while writing, LanguageTool checks finished text, and QuillBot or Wordtune rephrase sentences. LanguageTool is best for free, long-term use with loose limits, while Grammarly saves time for daily English writers. None support Korean. Check your school's AI policy for assignments, and note that company text is sent to external servers.
| Situation | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 💼 For daily English writing | Grammarly | Fixes errors in real time as you write and adjusts tone. Catches basic grammar even on the free tier. |
| 🎒 Generous free tier | LanguageTool | Checks up to 10,000 characters at once without signing up. Supports English and European languages. |
| 🌱 For awkward sentences | Wordtune | Shows multiple alternatives for a single sentence side-by-side so you can just pick one. |
| 👥 For rephrasing expressions | QuillBot | Rewrites long texts using different modes. Also includes a summarizer and citation generator. |
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A proofreading tool that fixes English grammar and style in real time
An open-source grammar checker supporting 30 languages
Paraphrasing tool that rewrites English sentences in different ways
Shows alternative rewrites for English sentences side by side