What is Grammarly?
Grammarly has been around since 2009 and has evolved far beyond spell-checking. The browser extension works across Gmail, Google Docs, Slack, LinkedIn, and practically any text field on the web. The AI suggestions now go beyond grammar to improve clarity, suggest stronger vocabulary, adjust tone, and flag ambiguous phrasing. Grammarly Business adds a company style guide and tone consistency tools. GrammarlyGO (the generative AI feature) can rewrite text, expand bullet points, or change the formality of your writing. For non-native English speakers and professionals who write a lot, it's one of the most genuinely useful tools available.
Pros & Cons
What works well
- Works everywhere — browser, desktop, mobile
- Real-time suggestions while you type
- Tone and clarity improvements (not just grammar)
- GrammarlyGO for AI text generation and rewriting
- Plagiarism checker on Premium
Things to know
- Premium plan is expensive at $30/month
- Occasionally flags correct, stylistic choices
- Can become intrusive with too many suggestions
What people use Grammarly for
- Professional email writing
- Academic essay editing
- Blog and content editing
- Non-native speaker language support
- Social media copy review
Pricing
FreemiumStarting at: Free
Free plan with basic grammar. Premium $30/month. Business $25/user/month.
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