What are the best free Writing alternatives?

The free alternatives listed for Writing are LanguageTool (self-hosted server), Harper and LibreTranslate. They replace Grammarly and DeepL Pro.

How much do paid Writing apps cost?

Grammarly (Pro) is $144 a year and DeepL Pro (Individual) is $104.88 a year, at list prices checked Oct 17, 2026.

LanguageTool (self-hosted server), Harper and LibreTranslate.

Open-source replacements for Grammarly and DeepL Pro. The paid ones cost $104.88–$144/yr at list price.

Prices and project data checked Oct 17, 2026 · How we check

Open-source projects

What are the best free Writing alternatives?: The free alternatives listed for Writing are LanguageTool (self-hosted server), Harper and LibreTranslate. They replace Grammarly and DeepL Pro.
How much do paid Writing apps cost?: Grammarly (Pro) is $144 a year and DeepL Pro (Individual) is $104.88 a year, at list prices checked Oct 17, 2026.
Which free Writing alternatives run on Linux?: LanguageTool (self-hosted server), Harper and LibreTranslate.