Writing
Freemium
Free Tier
Grammarly
AI writing assistant and grammar checker
Last updated: September 2026 · Free tier available
Grammarly is built for people who write for a living — or write enough that drafting still eats their week. Translated out of marketing-speak: a Writing tool meant so writers, marketers and operators who need faster drafts without sacrificing clarity can move faster. This is not a universal default — the ideal user is fairly defined. It tends to click for writers, marketers and operators who need faster drafts without sacrificing clarity.
Commercially it is freemium — free access exists, and paid seats start near $12/month. Free seats are ideal for pilots; production teams should budget for paid limits. At 4.7/5, sentiment is clearly positive for a tool in this class. We care less about feature theatre and more about repeatable output quality.
The useful edge is usually rewrite quality: cleaner structure, tighter wording, and fewer obviously robotic phrases. Honest verdict: Grammarly earns its 4.7/5 score. If you match the audience above, it is one of the stronger options in Writing right now. This page is an informed editorial read of public positioning — your trial on real work still decides.
| Plan | Price | What's Included |
|---|---|---|
| Free access | $0 | Check the provider for access conditions and usage limits |
| Paid access | $12/month | Check the provider for current plan details |