What is LanguageTool?
LanguageTool checks grammar, spelling, punctuation and style in more than 30 languages, including English, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese and Dutch. Paste your text and it underlines mistakes with clear explanations.
It is a strong alternative to Grammarly, especially if you write in more than one language. Browser extensions and add-ons for Word and Google Docs are also available.
Key features
- Grammar, spelling and punctuation in 30+ languages
- Explanations for each suggestion
- Browser extensions and office add-ins
- Personal dictionary
Pros
- Great multilingual support
- Clear corrections
- Open-source core
Cons
- Style suggestions are mostly for paid users
- Character limit per check on the free version
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LanguageTool FAQ
Is LanguageTool free?
The web checker is free without an account for texts up to a character limit. Premium adds advanced style checks and longer texts.
Do I need an account to use LanguageTool?
No. LanguageTool works without signing up, so you can open languagetool.org and start using it right away.
What are some alternatives to LanguageTool?
Similar free tools that also work without an account include Hemingway, Rentry, Dillinger, WordCounter, Diffchecker and Convert Case.