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LanguageTool vs proselint

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LanguageTool vs proselint
FactLanguageToolproselint
LanguageJavaJavaScript
LicenceLGPL-2.1BSD-3-Clause
Stars15k4.6k
Latestv6.8v0.16.0
Last push2026-10-062026-09-04
Release cadencetoo few releasesabout 324 days between releases
Active contributors16 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days0 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone
  • Both replace Grammarly. Alternatives to Grammarly →

    Full replacementLanguageToolGrammar, style and spelling checks in over 30 languages, with a server you can run yourself.

    PartialproselintRule-based checks for English usage, cliches and jargon, from the command line or an editor plugin.