Grammarly
Best free planGrammar, clarity and tone checks everywhere you type
Our verdict
Keep it as your proofreader even if you draft elsewhere — the free tier alone is worth installing.
Grammarly is the editing layer that follows you across the browser and desktop: grammar fixes, clarity rewrites, tone suggestions and plagiarism checks on anything you write.
How we scored it
What we liked
- ✓Works everywhere
- ✓Fast, unobtrusive suggestions
- ✓Strong free tier
What to watch
- ✕Premium rewrites can be robotic
- ✕Subscription adds up for teams
Key features
- ◆Grammar check
- ◆Clarity rewrites
- ◆Tone detector
- ◆Plagiarism check
- ◆Snippets
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