Grammarly
by Grammarly
Short answer: Grammarly is a freemium writing tool from Grammarly with a free tier, ranked #3 of 13 in Writing with an editorial score of 93/100.
Writing assistant that checks grammar, clarity and tone across apps and browsers, with generative AI drafting and rewriting.
Key facts
- Maker
- Grammarly
- Official site
- www.grammarly.com
- Pricing model
- Freemium
- Free tier
- Yes
- Pricing page
- Official pricing
- Launched
- Not verified
- Last fact-checked
Who Grammarly is for
Grammarly is listed for Writing and Productivity, with a focus on grammar, editing, browser extension and tone. You can start on the free tier and upgrade later.
Where it scores well
- Quick for a new user to get value from (ease of use rated 5/5).
- A mature product with an established track record (maturity rated 5/5).
Consider instead: ChatGPT, because it ranks higher in Writing (#1, score 98).
Based on our editorial sub-scores and verified pricing fields, not on user reviews.
Grammarly pricing model
Grammarly is freemium. Freemium means a free plan with limits, plus paid upgrades for more usage or features. A free tier is available.
We don't list plan prices because they change often. See current prices on the official Grammarly pricing page. Last fact-checked .
Grammarly vs alternatives in Writing
| Tool | Rank | Score | Pricing model | Free tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grammarly | #3 | 93 | Freemium | Yes |
| ChatGPT | #1 | 98 | Freemium | Yes |
| Claude | #2 | 98 | Freemium | Yes |
| DeepSeek | #4 | 86 | Open weights | Yes |
| Gemini | #5 | 86 | Freemium | Yes |
Full list: best AI tools for writing.
Editorial ranking
- #3 of 13 in Writing (score 93)
- #12 of 15 in Productivity (score 83)
Score breakdown for Writing (primary use case)
| Criterion | Weight | Score (1–5) | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Use-case fit | 25% | 5 | 25.0 |
| Capability | 25% | 4 | 20.0 |
| Ease of use | 15% | 5 | 15.0 |
| Access & value | 15% | 5 | 15.0 |
| Maturity | 10% | 5 | 10.0 |
| Transparency | 10% | 4 | 8.0 |
| Editorial score | 93 / 100 |
Points = weight × (score ÷ 5) × 100, summed and rounded. Use-case fit and access are derived from the data (primary category and verified pricing); the other four are editor ratings. Editorial assessment, not a measured benchmark. How we score.
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Tags
- grammar
- editing
- browser extension
- tone
Frequently asked questions
- Is Grammarly free?
- Yes. Grammarly has a free tier; its pricing model is freemium.
- How much does Grammarly cost?
- Grammarly's pricing model is freemium. Current plan prices are listed on the official pricing page: https://www.grammarly.com/plans.
- What is Grammarly used for?
- Writing assistant that checks grammar, clarity and tone across apps and browsers, with generative AI drafting and rewriting. Grammarly is made by Grammarly. On Pickfinch it is listed under Writing and Productivity.
- How does Pickfinch rate Grammarly?
- Grammarly has an editorial score of 93/100 in Writing, its primary use case, ranking #3 of 13. The score combines use-case fit 25%, capability 25%, ease of use 15%, access & value 15%, maturity 10% and transparency 10%. It is an editorial judgment, not a benchmark, and sponsorship never changes it.
- What are the best Grammarly alternatives?
- In Writing, the highest-ranked alternatives to Grammarly are ChatGPT (98), Claude (98) and DeepSeek (86), by editorial score out of 100.
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