LanguageTool

By LanguageTooler ยท Academic writing and editing

About LanguageTool

Grammar and style checker for many languages, with browser, Word and Google Docs add-ons and an open source core.

Details

  • Free plan or free tier

    Yes

  • Open source

    Yes

  • Works in Word or Google Docs

    Yes

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