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LanguageTool vs proselint
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| Fact | LanguageTool | proselint |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Java | JavaScript |
| Licence | LGPL-2.1 | BSD-3-Clause |
| Stars | 15k | 4.6k |
| Latest | v6.8 | v0.16.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-09-04 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | about 324 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 16 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 0 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
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.
LanguageTool
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proselint
LanguageTool
unsigned The latest release, v6.8, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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proselint
unsigned The latest release, v0.16.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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