US-based service. Data subject to US jurisdiction
by Grammarly Inc.
Enhance your writing with AI-powered grammar and style suggestions, designed for individuals and professionals seeking to improve clarity and correctness in their text.
4 privacy-focused, GDPR-compliant alternatives
Curated by Sidney van den Boogaard, Founder of BuiltInEu · Updated
Quick answer: 4 European alternatives to Grammarly are listed, from 3 countries. 2 are open source and 1 has a free plan. Top picks: LanguageTool, DeepL and AI21 Labs.
| # | Product | Country | Pricing | Free plan | Open source | Self-host |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LanguageTool | 🇩🇪Germany | No | Yes | Yes | |
| 2 | DeepL | 🇩🇪Germany | Freemium | No | No | No |
| 3 | AI21 Labs | 🌍IL | Freemium | No | No | No |
| 4 | Mistral AI | 🇫🇷France | Freemium | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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by LanguageTool
LanguageTool offers an AI-driven writing assistant tailored for individuals and SMBs, enhancing text by checking grammar, style, and spelling in multiple languages. Based in Germany, it stands out with its open-source nature, allowing users to customize and integrate it into various platforms.
by DeepL SE
DeepL is a translation and writing service operated by DeepL SE in Cologne, Germany. It provides text and document translation, glossary tools and a translation API. A free web translator is available, with paid plans for additional features. Free and Pro services have different data-handling terms: DeepL's privacy policy says free-service text can be processed to improve its systems, while the named Pro translation services have separate protections. Check the relevant plan and policy before submitting confidential information.
by AI21 Labs
Jamba model with hybrid Mamba-Transformer architecture. Wordtune writing assistant. Enterprise AI solutions with EU deployment options.
by Mistral AI
Leading European AI company. Open-weight models (Mistral 7B, Mixtral 8x7B, Mistral Large) competing with GPT-4. Strong focus on efficiency and open source. Le Chat interface for consumers.
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