Head-to-head · AI Grammar Checkers
Grammarly vs Antidote
Grammarly leads on 1 check, Antidote on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreGrammarly · 9.4/10
- Free planonly Grammarly
- Free trialonly Antidote
Grammarly scores higher on our rubric for ai grammar checkers: 9.4 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #3.
Grammarly offers free plan; Antidote doesn't.
Grammarly is the better fit for teams wanting broad AI writing support. Antidote is the better fit for serious English or French proofreaders.
- Grammarly fits best
Teams wanting broad AI writing support
- Antidote fits best
Serious English or French proofreaders
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Side by side
| Feature | Grammarly 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | Antidote 8.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 8.9 |
| Ranking | #1 in AI Grammar Checkers | #3 in AI Grammar Checkers |
| Best for | Teams wanting broad AI writing support | Serious English or French proofreaders |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $12/user/mo | €48/user/yr |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | 30 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension |
| Support | Docs | Email, Phone, Docs |
| Integrations | 8 integrations | 4 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Grammarly 2/5 · Antidote 2/5 | ||
| Browser extension | ✓ | ✓ |
| Desktop app | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom rules | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Team administration | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| AI rewrite suggestions | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Supported languages | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Document integrations | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Grammarly is an AI writing assistant for individuals, professionals, teams, and educational users. It checks spelling, grammar, punctuation, clarity, fluency, style, and tone, while also supporting full-sentence and paragraph rewrites,… Read the review → |
Antidote is writing-assistance software for individuals, families, organizations, and educational users who need more than basic grammar checking. Its corrector covers grammar, spelling, typography, punctuation, and style, while integrated… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Grammarly — where it wins
- Combines grammar, tone, clarity, style, and rewrite assistance
- Works across web, desktop, mobile, and browser extension
- Integrates with Word, Google Docs, Gmail, Salesforce, and more
Where it doesn't
- Free plan includes 100 AI prompts per month
- Pro limits AI prompts to 2,000 per member per month
- Advanced administration and security controls require Enterprise
Antidote — where it wins
- Corrects grammar, spelling, typography, punctuation, and style
- Combines reformulation, tone detection, dictionaries, and language guides
- Works across desktop, web, mobile, and browser connectors
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; subscriptions are billed annually
- Focused on English and French rather than broad language coverage
- Some advanced capabilities require choosing the two-language plan
- Grammarly9.4/10 · Free plan
A broad AI writing assistant with strong coverage across apps, devices, and writing needs.
Visit GrammarlyFull verdict → - Antidote8.9/10 · 30-day trial
A deep proofreading suite for serious English and French writing.
Visit AntidoteFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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