Looking for a Grammarly Alternative?

Grammarly is great for grammar checking. But if you want AI rewriting, summarization, and more — at a lower price — BrainWave might be worth a look.

⚠️ Honest Comparison

BrainWave is NOT a direct Grammarly replacement.

Grammarly excels at real-time grammar and spelling checking as you type. BrainWave doesn't do that. Instead, BrainWave helps you rewrite and improve selected text using AI — plus summarize, explain, and translate.

If you need grammar checking while typing, keep Grammarly. If you want AI-powered text transformation, try BrainWave.

Different Tools, Different Strengths

Grammarly

  • ✓ Real-time grammar check
  • ✓ Spell check as you type
  • ✓ Tone detection
  • ✓ Plagiarism check (Premium)
  • ✗ Limited summarization
  • ✗ No translation
  • ✗ $30/mo for premium

BrainWave

  • ✓ AI text rewriting
  • ✓ Instant summarization
  • ✓ Complex text explanation
  • ✓ Multi-language translation
  • ✓ $9.99/mo unlimited
  • ✗ No real-time typing check
  • ✗ No plagiarism detection

Price Comparison

Grammarly Premium

$30/mo

($144/year if paid annually)

BrainWave Pro

$9.99/mo

Unlimited AI requests

When to Choose BrainWave

BrainWave is ideal if you:

When to Stick with Grammarly

Keep using Grammarly if you:

Many users actually use both tools together — Grammarly for typing, BrainWave for transforming.

Try BrainWave Free

5 free requests daily. See if AI rewriting and summarization fits your workflow.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can BrainWave check my grammar?

Not in real-time as you type. However, when you use the "Rewrite" feature, BrainWave's AI will naturally fix grammar issues while improving your text overall.

Should I cancel Grammarly for BrainWave?

Only if you don't use Grammarly's real-time checking. Many users find value in having both: Grammarly for catching typos, BrainWave for rewriting and summarizing.

What AI does BrainWave use?

Claude AI by Anthropic — known for natural, nuanced language understanding. It's excellent at rewriting text while preserving meaning and improving clarity.

Is there really a free tier?

Yes. 5 requests per day, no signup, no credit card. Full features included.