#1 Free
LanguageTool
Free multilingual grammar and style checker with browser and desktop options.
Seen as alt to: Grammarly Premium
Best free writing tools 2026
Writing assistants and grammar tools · 42 free alternatives · from paid-tool comparisons
#2 Free
Espanso
Espanso — often a stronger value alternative.
Seen as alt to: TextExpander
#3 Free
Hemingway Editor
Free web editor that highlights hard sentences and passive voice for clearer prose.
Seen as alt to: Grammarly Premium
#4 Free
LanguageTool
Free or open option commonly used instead of paid writing tools.
Seen as alt to: DriveBusiness
#5 Free
LanguageTool
Free or open option commonly used instead of paid writing tools.
Seen as alt to: DriveFlow
#6 Free
Anki
Anki — often a stronger value alternative.
Seen as alt to: Duolingo Super
#7 Free
AutoHotkey
AutoHotkey — often a stronger value alternative.
Seen as alt to: TextExpander
#8 Free
Ghost
Ghost — often a stronger value alternative.
Seen as alt to: Substack Pro features
#9 Free
Listmonk
Listmonk — often a stronger value alternative.
Seen as alt to: Substack Pro features
#10 Free
Obsidian
Obsidian — often a stronger value alternative.
Seen as alt to: Ulysses
#11 Free
LanguageTool
LanguageTool — often a stronger value alternative.
Seen as alt to: Grammarly Business
#12 Free
LibreOffice Writer
Free or open option commonly used instead of paid writing tools.
Seen as alt to: DriveBusiness
#13 Free
LibreOffice Writer
Free or open option commonly used instead of paid writing tools.
Seen as alt to: DriveFlow
#14 Free
Anki
Anki — often a stronger value alternative.
Seen as alt to: Babbel
#15 Free
ChatGPT
ChatGPT — often a stronger value alternative.
Seen as alt to: Jasper AI
#16 Free
ChatGPT Free
ChatGPT Free — often a stronger value alternative.
Seen as alt to: Copy.ai
#17 Free
ChatGPT Free
ChatGPT Free — often a stronger value alternative.
Seen as alt to: Writesonic
#18 Free
ChatGPT Free
ChatGPT Free — often a stronger value alternative.
Seen as alt to: CopySmith
#19 Free
ChatGPT Free
ChatGPT Free — often a stronger value alternative.
Seen as alt to: Wordtune
#20 Free
Duolingo Free
Duolingo Free — often a stronger value alternative.
Seen as alt to: Duolingo Super
#21 Free
Ghost
Ghost — often a stronger value alternative.
Seen as alt to: Medium Partner / boosts
#22 Free
LanguageTool
LanguageTool — often a stronger value alternative.
Seen as alt to: ProWritingAid
#23 Free
LanguageTool
LanguageTool — often a stronger value alternative.
Seen as alt to: QuillBot Premium
#24 Free
Zettlr
Zettlr — often a stronger value alternative.
Seen as alt to: Ulysses