How to Cancel Grammarly + 5 Better Alternatives

Grammarly Premium at $12/month ($144/year) is a significant writing tool expense. Here is how to cancel and free or cheaper alternatives to consider.

How to Cancel Grammarly Premium (Step-by-Step)

1. Go to grammarly.com/account
2. Click Subscription in the left menu
3. Click Cancel Subscription
4. Complete the exit survey
5. Confirm cancellation

Important Notes

• Premium features active until billing period ends
• Free tier continues working after cancellation
• Refund possible within 10 days for annual plans
• Contact [email protected] for refund requests

5 Alternatives to Grammarly

1. LanguageTool — Best Free Alternative

Free grammar checker supporting 30+ languages. Premium at $4.99/month is cheaper than Grammarly with multi-language support.

2. ProWritingAid — Best for Deep Analysis ($10/mo)

More detailed style reports than Grammarly. Analyzes sentence structure, pacing, readability, and overused words.

3. Hemingway Editor — Best for Readability (Free)

Free tool that highlights complex sentences, passive voice, and readability issues. Makes your writing clearer and more direct.

4. QuillBot — Best for Paraphrasing (Free/$9.95/mo)

Grammar checker plus paraphrasing tool. Rewrites sentences to improve clarity while maintaining meaning.

5. ChatGPT — Best for Rewriting (Free/$20/mo)

Paste your text and ask ChatGPT to proofread, edit, or rewrite. More flexible than dedicated grammar tools.

FAQ

How to cancel?

Account settings, Subscription, Cancel Subscription. Under 2 minutes.

Free alternative?

LanguageTool (free grammar) or Hemingway (free readability).

Can I get a refund?

Within 10 days for annual plans. Email [email protected].

Bottom Line

Grammarly’s free tier remains excellent for basic needs. If you need more, LanguageTool at $4.99/month is the cheapest premium alternative. ProWritingAid offers deeper analysis for serious writers.