LanguageTool

Writing & language

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A CLOSER LOOK

What is LanguageTool?

LanguageTool checks writing for spelling, grammar and style issues across supported languages. Its ongoing Basic plan offers short-text assistance through the editor and integrations, with higher limits and advanced checks reserved for paid plans.

Grammar checking

Spelling suggestions

Browser integration

Limited paraphrasing

Is it a good fit?

Best suited to

Writers checking short everyday texts

Before you choose

Basic is limited to 2,000 characters per field. Advanced checks and unlimited paraphrasing are paid.

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Know what you're signing up for.

LanguageTool Basic provides ongoing free checking for up to 2,000 characters per text field and three AI sentence rephrasings per day. Advanced checks, larger text limits and unlimited paraphrasing require a paid plan.

Basic: 2,000 characters per text field and three AI sentence rephrasings per day; advanced checks and larger limits require Premium.

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The useful parts. The trade-offs.

Why consider it

Integrations bring checking into familiar writing environments.

Short-text suggestions offer quick feedback across supported languages.

What to keep in mind

Basic is limited to 2,000 characters per field

Advanced checks and unlimited paraphrasing are paid

How to use it well

Review a short passage at a time and treat suggestions as prompts for editorial judgment. Check names, quotations and intentional stylistic choices before accepting changes.

Use the same language variant consistently, and verify the free character limit before pasting a longer document into the checker. The current comparison lists 2,000 characters per text field for Basic and a larger paid allowance. The current comparison lists three sentence rephrasings per day for Basic.

A few things you might be wondering.

Is LanguageTool free?

LanguageTool Basic provides ongoing free checking for up to 2,000 characters per text field and three AI sentence rephrasings per day. Advanced checks, larger text limits and unlimited paraphrasing require a paid plan.

How much text can Basic check at once?

The current comparison lists 2,000 characters per text field for Basic and a larger paid allowance.

How much AI rephrasing is included for free?

The current comparison lists three sentence rephrasings per day for Basic.

Where can I check the latest prices?

Use the provider link on this page. Billing period, location, team size, promotions, taxes, and optional extras may affect the amount you pay.

How should I compare this tool with alternatives?

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