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write-good vs LanguageTool: catalog facts
write-goodLanguageTool
Free

Free and open source under the MIT license.

Freemium

A free tier is available and the engine is open source. Premium features are paid.

Command line Windows, macOS, Linux, Web, Self-hosted, Browser extension
  • Returns suggestions for prose edits
  • Checks can be customized or disabled
  • The checking engine is open source and can be self-hosted offline
  • Covers far more languages than most grammar checkers
  • Focused on English prose
  • The hosted service sends your text to their servers unless you self-host
  • Advanced style suggestions and long texts need a paid plan
Downloadable app Browser extension, Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Open source Open source
License: MIT License: LGPL-2.1
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 8, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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