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LanguageTool

Updated: Sep 30, 2026

Check grammar and spelling across 30+ languages with an AI writing assistant that works in your browser, email, and office apps

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About LanguageTool

Overview LanguageTool is an AI-based writing assistant that checks grammar, punctuation, spelling, and style errors across 30+ languages. It works as a standalone editor, a browser add-on, and an office plugin to catch mistakes in emails, documents, and social media posts. Unlike single-language tools, LanguageTool supports English, German, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Dutch, and many more languages and dialects. It targets anyone who writes regularly — students, professionals, teams, and non-native speakers — and offers a free tier plus Premium upgrades for deeper style and paraphrasing support. Key Benefits Catches grammar, punctuation, spelling, and style errors in real time across 30+ languages. Free browser add-ons work on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari, and Opera and respect privacy by storing no text. Premium tier unlocks unlimited AI-powered sentence paraphrasing, a Style Guide, and up to 100,000 characters per text field (citing >pricing_page_content Team plans include user management, Team Style Guide, and Team Dictionary for groups of 2–20 members. Integrates with over a dozen apps: Gmail, Outlook, Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Apple Pages, Slack, LibreOffice, and more. Personal Dictionary and Statistics dashboard track writing progress and error patterns over time. How It Works A user pastes text into the LanguageTool editor or installs the browser add-on. The AI scans the text automatically as the user types in an email, a blog post, or a document. Suggestions appear inline for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and style; the user accepts, ignores, or adjusts each suggestion. Premium users can also highlight a sentence and run the Paraphrasing Tool to rephrase it. Use Cases Non-native English speakers who want to catch grammar and spelling errors while writing emails or reports in a second language. University students writing dissertations or essays who need style checks and a distraction-free editor with a Personal Dictionary. Marketing and communications teams who use the Team Style Guide to keep brand voice consistent across documents. Freelance writers and bloggers who rely on the browser add-on to proofread tweets, blog posts, and client messages on the web. Editors and proofreaders who manage multiple language pairs and need a single tool for English, German, Spanish, French, Portuguese, and Dutch. Why Choose This Product LanguageTool suits individual writers who want a free, privacy-respecting grammar checker that works across many languages. Teams of up to 20 members get additional management features. Users who need unlimited paraphrasing or advanced style suggestions must upgrade to Premium.

LanguageTool Pros & Cons

Strengths
  • Free tier available with no time limit
  • Supports over 30 languages and dialects
  • Works as browser extension, desktop app, and office plugin
  • Privacy-respecting browser add-on stores no text
  • Team plans include Style Guide and Dictionary for up to 20 users
Limitations
  • Grammar and punctuation suggestions are limited in the free version
  • 100,000 characters per text field in Premium (citing from >pricing_page_content<)
  • API access is not mentioned for individual plans

Key Features

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Grammar and spell check

Identifies grammar mistakes, spelling errors, punctuation issues, and style problems in real time for over 30 languages.

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AI paraphrasing

Lets Premium users rephrase any sentence using AI, with unlimited paraphrasing on the Premium plan.

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Writing statistics

Tracks languages used, errors made, and suggestions applied so users can see writing improvement over time.

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Personal Dictionary

Allows users to add custom words and terms that the checker will not flag as errors.

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Style Guide

Enables teams to define and enforce a consistent brand voice and writing rules across members.

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Picky Mode

Provides advanced punctuation, style, and typography suggestions beyond basic grammar checks.

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Dark mode

Offers both light and dark appearance options in the LanguageTool editor.

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Team management

Supports teams of 2–20 members with user administration and shared Team Dictionary.

LanguageTool Pricing

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Free
Free
  • Grammar and spell check in 30+ languages
  • Limited paraphrasing
  • Personal Dictionary
  • Writing statistics
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Premium
$4.99/mo
  • Enhanced grammar, punctuation, and style checking
  • Up to 150,000 characters per text field
  • Unlimited AI-powered sentence paraphrasing
  • Style Guide
  • Browser add-on
Teams
$5.83/mo
  • All Premium benefits
  • User management for 2–20 members
  • Team Style Guide
  • Team Dictionary
Compare plans
Feature
Free
Free
Premium
$4.99/mo
Teams
$5.83/mo
Grammar and spell check in 30+ languages
Limited paraphrasing
Personal Dictionary
Writing statistics
Enhanced grammar, punctuation, and style checking
Up to 150,000 characters per text field
Unlimited AI-powered sentence paraphrasing
Style Guide
Browser add-on
All Premium benefits
User management for 2–20 members
Team Style Guide
Team Dictionary

Pricing extracted from the product website and may change. Check the source for current details.

Frequently asked questions about LanguageTool

Is LanguageTool free?

Yes. The free tier checks grammar, punctuation, and spelling across 30+ languages. A Premium upgrade unlocks unlimited paraphrasing, a Style Guide, and larger text fields.

What platforms does LanguageTool support?

LanguageTool runs as a browser extension on Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari, and Opera. It also offers desktop apps for macOS and Windows, plus add-ons for Gmail, Outlook, Apple Mail, Thunderbird, Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Apple Pages, and LibreOffice.

Does LanguageTool store my text?

No. The browser add-on checks text in real time but stores nothing. The online editor stores texts only for signed-in users who choose to save them.

How much does LanguageTool cost?

LanguageTool offers the following plans: Free, Premium, Teams. See the pricing section for what's included in each tier and any per-seat or usage-based costs.