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Head-to-head · Grammar Checkers

LanguageTool vs Scribbr Grammar Checker

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score LanguageTool #2 in Grammar Checkers 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit LanguageTool
Scribbr Grammar Checker #6 in Grammar Checkers 8.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 5 features Visit Scribbr

LanguageTool leads on 0 checks, Scribbr Grammar Checker on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreLanguageTool · 9.2/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresLanguageTool · 5 of 5

LanguageTool scores higher on our rubric for grammar checkers: 9.2 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #6.

LanguageTool is the better fit for multilingual users and self-hosted deployments. Scribbr Grammar Checker is the better fit for free English grammar checking.

  • LanguageTool fits best

    Multilingual users and self-hosted deployments

  • Scribbr Grammar Checker fits best

    Free English grammar checking

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Side by side

Feature LanguageTool 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Scribbr Grammar Checker 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.3
Ranking #2 in Grammar Checkers #6 in Grammar Checkers
Best for Multilingual users and self-hosted deployments Free English grammar checking
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free
Starting price — Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Chrome extension Web, Chrome extension
Support Email, Live chat, Docs Email, Live chat, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business
Features LanguageTool 5/5 · Scribbr Grammar Checker 2/5
Browser extension ✓ ✓
Desktop app ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Mobile app ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Style suggestions ✓ ✓
Tone detection ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Languages supported 31 Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Supports grammar, punctuation, style, and paraphrasing in 31 languages
  • Works across web, desktop, mobile, office apps, browsers, and APIs
  • Open-source core with a self-hosted LanguageTool server option
  • Checks grammar, spelling, punctuation, and word choice at no cost
  • One-click correction applies all suggestions together
  • Supports English dialect selection plus French, German, and Spanish checking
Cons
  • Premium Monthly costs €19.90 per user per month
  • Team pricing is limited to up to 20 users
  • Advanced features are concentrated in paid plans
  • Available through the web and Chrome rather than native desktop or mobile apps
  • No paid tier is available for additional capabilities
  • Integrations beyond the Chrome extension are limited
Our verdict

LanguageTool is a multilingual writing assistant for individuals, professionals, teams, and developers. It checks grammar, spelling, punctuation, and style through a web editor, browser extensions, desktop applications, mobile software,…

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Scribbr Grammar Checker is a free, AI-powered tool for students, academics, and anyone reviewing written text. It works by letting users paste text into a web checker, where it identifies grammar, spelling, punctuation, and word-choice…

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  1. LanguageToolGrammar Checkers 9.2Free plan
  2. Scribbr Grammar CheckerGrammar Checkers 8.3Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • LanguageTool — where it wins

    • Supports grammar, punctuation, style, and paraphrasing in 31 languages
    • Works across web, desktop, mobile, office apps, browsers, and APIs
    • Open-source core with a self-hosted LanguageTool server option

    Where it doesn't

    • Premium Monthly costs €19.90 per user per month
    • Team pricing is limited to up to 20 users
    • Advanced features are concentrated in paid plans

  • Scribbr Grammar Checker — where it wins

    • Checks grammar, spelling, punctuation, and word choice at no cost
    • One-click correction applies all suggestions together
    • Supports English dialect selection plus French, German, and Spanish checking

    Where it doesn't

    • Available through the web and Chrome rather than native desktop or mobile apps
    • No paid tier is available for additional capabilities
    • Integrations beyond the Chrome extension are limited

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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