Pros and cons
What Grammarly does especially well — and the limits to anticipate.
Pros
- Real-time corrections in most apps.
- Useful tone and clarity suggestions.
- Free version is already usable.
- Generative-AI features on paid plans.
Cons
- English-focused, limited other languages.
- Advanced features locked behind the paid plan.
- Extension accesses typed content.
Grammarly: when it makes sense.
Grammarly fits heavy professional English writing; for another language or occasional needs, a native checker is enough.
Keep if
You write a lot in English every day.. You want real-time corrections and tone smoothing.
- You use it at least once a week
- The monthly cost (€12) is small next to the time it saves you
Challenge if
You mostly write in a language Grammarly doesn't cover.. Your word processor's built-in checker is enough.
- You use it less than once a month
- A cheaper alternative already covers the essentials: Corrige et réécrit, nettement meilleur en français.


