Grammarly
Grammar and writing assistant that lives everywhere you write.
Best use cases
• Email writing
• Document editing
• Social media posts
• Professional communication
• Academic writing
Pros
• Works everywhere
• Real-time checking
• Tone suggestions
• Consistent quality
• Team features available
Cons
• Can be intrusive
• Premium cost for best features
• Sometimes overly prescriptive
Pricing
freemium
Free basic + Premium around $12/mo + Business plans
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