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HReadability editor that flags wordy, unclear writing and offers AI fixes
From $8.33/mo
Grammarly vs Textio
Pricing, features, platforms and who each one suits — side by side.
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Choose Grammarly if…
- you want a free plan to start with
- you work on Windows, macOS, iOS
- you're in its core audience: students, professionals
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Choose Textio if…
- you're in its core audience: recruiters, talent acquisition teams
Side by side
Feature Grammarly Textio
Pricing modelFreemiumContact for pricing
Starting price——
Free plan
Free trial
API
Open source
Trains AI on your contentYes, unless you opt out—
Data retentionSaved documents kept until you delete them or your account—
Security and complianceSOC 2 Type IIISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II, GDPR, CCPA
AI rewrites—
Plagiarism checker—
AI text detection—
Non-English checking—
Word/Google Docs add-in—
Browser extension—
Custom style guide—
PlatformsWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, ChromeWeb
CategoryGrammar & ProofreadingHR & Recruiting
CompanySuperhuman Platform Inc.Textio, Inc.
Based inUnited StatesUnited States
Founded20092014
Part ofSuperhuman—
Key features
G Grammarly
- Real-time spelling, grammar and clarity checks
- Paragraph and full-sentence rewrites
- Tone suggestions for different audiences
- Reader Reactions predicts how readers respond
- AI Detector and Humanizer agents
- Plagiarism checker and citation generator
- Works in MS Office, Google Docs and browsers
- Enterprise style guides, brand tones and DLP
T Textio
- Flags biased language in recruiting communications
- Keeps job messaging consistent with the employer brand
- In-the-moment guidance for managers writing feedback
- Aligns interview questions to job requirements (Lavalier)
- Documents interview feedback for each candidate
- Integrates with ATS and performance management tools
Plans and prices
From each vendor's site. Prices change — confirm before buying.
Grammarly
Free€0
Pro€12/member/mo billed annually (€30 billed monthly)
EnterpriseCustom
Textio
Custom packageCustom
Strengths and limitations
Grammarly
- Free plan includes grammar checks and 100 AI prompts a month
- Available on desktop, mobile, browser extensions, MS Office and Google Docs
- Pro includes plagiarism and AI-text detection
- Enterprise offers SSO, SCIM, BYOK and data loss prevention
- Pro costs €30 when billed monthly versus €12 billed annually
- Free plan is limited to 100 AI prompts per month
- Enterprise pricing is not published
Textio
- Free trial available
- Covers recruiting, interviews and performance feedback
- Integrates with ATS and performance management tools
- No public pricing; custom packages through sales
- No mobile app listed
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