Capability · 7 solutions compared
Proofread and improve writing
Catch grammar, spelling, tone and clarity issues, ideally inline wherever you type.
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Every way to do it
Scored on what matters most for this job: quality, ease.
| Tool | Fit | Quality | Ease | Skill | Cheapest plan with it | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grammarly | Core feature | none | Free$0/seat/mo | Free plan lacks full-sentence rewrites and tone adjustment · Suggestions can flatten a distinctive voice | ||
| ChatGPT | Partial | none | Free$0/mo | Requires copy-paste rather than inline suggestions · May rewrite more than you asked for | ||
| Claude | Partial | none | Free$0/mo | Copy-paste workflow · May over-edit unless told to keep changes minimal | ||
| Google Workspace | Partial | none | Business Starter$7/seat/mo | Only inside Google apps; does not follow you across other sites and apps · Less detailed tone and clarity feedback than dedicated tools | ||
| Microsoft 365 | Partial | none | Business Basic$7/seat/mo | Only inside Microsoft apps · Less detailed tone feedback than dedicated tools | ||
| Microsoft 365 Copilot | Partial | none | Microsoft 365 Personal (consumer)$9.99/mo | Only inside Microsoft apps | ||
| Google Gemini | Partial | none | Google AI Pro$19.99/mo | Only inside Google apps, not everywhere you type · Free and Plus need copy-paste into the Gemini app |
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