Grammarly review
Grammarly · practical fit for freelancers and small teams
Best for freelancers, consultants and non-native English writers. Works everywhere you already type. Paid plans start at EUR 12/mo · Pro.
Best for
- freelancers
- consultants
- non-native English writers
Skip it if
- writers who need long-form drafting rather than correction
- teams needing full offline use
Main use cases
- proofreading client emails
- tightening proposals
- tone checking before sending
Key strengths
- Works everywhere you already type
- Catches errors an assistant will not flag
- Usable free plan for basic correction
Documented limitations
- Rewrite suggestions flatten distinctive voice
- Best features sit behind Pro
- Suggestions can be confidently wrong on technical writing
Integrations
- chrome
- google docs
- microsoft word
- desktop app
Frequently asked questions
How much does Grammarly cost?
Grammarly's paid entry point is the Pro plan at EUR 12/mo · Pro. The condition attached to that figure: monthly billing; 7-day free trial. We read this from the vendor's official pricing page on 2026-08-06. AI pricing changes often — confirm before subscribing.
Does Grammarly have a free plan?
Yes. Grammarly offers a permanent free plan rather than a time-limited trial, so you can test it on real work before paying.
Who should not use Grammarly?
On our reading, Grammarly is a poor fit for writers who need long-form drafting rather than correction; teams needing full offline use. Its documented limitations are: Rewrite suggestions flatten distinctive voice; Best features sit behind Pro; Suggestions can be confidently wrong on technical writing.
Who is Grammarly best for?
Grammarly fits freelancers, consultants, non-native English writers most closely. Its main use cases are proofreading client emails, tightening proposals, tone checking before sending, and setup difficulty is rated easy.
Has Grammarly been tested hands-on?
Our evidence level for Grammarly is "official documentation reviewed", which means we read the vendor's own documentation and pricing page for this review cycle, but did not run the product hands-on. We never describe a tool as tested unless a documented workflow, result and date support it.
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