How Much Does
LanguageTool Cost in 2026?
LanguageTool offers freemium + Premium with 4 billing intervals (monthly/quarterly/annual/2-year) with longer intervals cheaper. Industry estimates: 2-year $4.17/month effective, Annual $7/month BESTSELLER, Quarterly $12/month, Monthly $19.90/month. Team plans 2-20 users. UNIQUE open-source self-hosted option.
Prices in USD, verified from the United States. Regional pricing may vary.
Plans & Pricing
Premium Monthly (Industry Estimate)
$238.8/mo billed annually
- estimatedMonthly ~$19.90/month
- scope Full grammar + style + AI paraphrases
Premium Quarterly (Industry Estimate)
$144/mo billed annually
- estimatedQuarterly ~$36/quarter
Premium Annual - BESTSELLER (Industry Estimate)
$84/mo billed annually
- estimatedAnnual ~$84/year ($7/month effective)
Premium 2-Year (Industry Estimate)
$100/mo billed annually
- estimatedBiannual ~$100 for 2 years ($4.17/month effective)
Team (2-20 Users, Industry Estimates)
- userRange 2-20
- scope Scales incrementally with user count
Open-Source Self-Hosted (FREE)
- scope LanguageTool is open-source — self-host for free (GDPR + privacy advantage)
From the StackScored blog
Features
Our Verdict
LanguageTool is the European GDPR-friendly alternative to Grammarly with unique open-source + self-hosting option. For privacy-conscious organizations + European GDPR compliance, LanguageTool preserves vendor-neutral positioning. 20+ languages broader than Grammarly.
Pros
- UNIQUE open-source + self-hostable (GDPR + privacy)
- European (Germany-based) data residency
- 20+ languages broader multi-language support
- 4 billing intervals (flexibility + 2-year savings)
- 14-day money-back guarantee
Cons
- No published specific Premium rates (industry estimates)
- 2K character limit free (lower than Grammarly)
- Less AI integration than Grammarly GrammarlyGO
- Smaller ecosystem vs Grammarly integrations
- Team pricing scales 2-20 then custom
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does LanguageTool cost per month?
- LanguageTool plans start at $4.17/mo. They offer 8 plans total.
- Does LanguageTool have a free plan?
- Yes, LanguageTool offers a free plan. See the feature comparison above for what's included and the limits.
- Is LanguageTool worth the price?
- With a score of 8.9/10 and plans from $4.17/mo, LanguageTool delivers strong value for the price.
- What are cheaper alternatives to LanguageTool?
- LanguageTool is already one of the most affordable grammar & proofreading software options starting at $4.17/mo. Compare all options on our [Grammar & Proofreading Software pricing comparison](/pricing/grammar-proofreading/) page.