LanguageTool
Editing & grammar · Freemium
About
A multilingual grammar, style and spell checker with an open-source core.
Key features
- 30+ languages
- Style suggestions
- Browser and Office add-ins
- Self-hostable core
Best for
- — Writing in multiple languages
- — Privacy-conscious grammar checking
- Pricing
- Freemium
- Platforms
- Web, Chrome, macOS, Windows
- Works with
- Chrome, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace
- Last checked
- 2026-10-29
- Status
- Listed, not yet tested
Our take
Best for non-English writing. Advanced style suggestions require premium.
Features and pricing change often — confirm on languagetool.org before you commit.
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