Comparison

Free Grammarly Alternatives

Grammarly's free tier checks basic grammar but hides tone, clarity, and plagiarism checks behind a paywall. PreppTools' Grammar Checker, powered by LanguageTool, checks grammar, spelling, punctuation, and style — all free, no word limits, no sign-up.

FeaturePreppToolsGrammarly

Free tier

Unlimited

Basic checks only

Sign-up required

Grammar check

Spelling check

Punctuation check

Style suggestions

Premium only

Tone detection

Premium only

Browser extension

Text stays on device

Both send text to external APIs for checking

Cost

Free forever

₹1,200/month (Premium)

Verdict

For most writing tasks, PreppTools' Grammar Checker catches the same issues as Grammarly's free tier — without any account. Grammarly Premium is worth it for professional writers who need tone analysis and real-time browser integration.

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