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Free alternatives to Grammarly
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LanguageToolCheck spelling, grammar and writing style in documents and browser text fields.
Basic plan free (browser extension/web editor); Premium adds more checks, paraphrasing and longer texts. Core engine LGPL and self-hostable.
HarperCheck grammar locally in your editor, browser or command line.
Everything (Apache-2.0).
Check writing against configurable style rules from the command line.
Everything (MIT).
Writing ToolsProofread and rewrite selected text using a local language model.
Free software · Ollama or LM Studio · local model and hardware required