# Antidote vs LanguageTool

Source: https://listme.name/compare/antidote-vs-languagetool
Framed by the ranking: https://listme.name/best/grammar-and-proofreading-tools

| | Antidote | LanguageTool |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 85.5 | 91.0 |
| Rank | #6 | #2 |
| Price | Subscription | Free plan, paid upgrades |
| Best for | French and English writers who want a deep corrector | Open-source checking in many languages |
| Where checks run | Windows and Mac apps, plus web | Browser add-ons, desktop apps and Office plugins |
| Rewrites and paraphrasing | Suggestions for reworking sentences | Paraphrasing, limited on the free plan |
| Style guidance | Style suggestions and language guides | Style checking in many languages |

The strongest suite here for French and English, with detailed guides and dictionaries. It is a yearly subscription per user and runs as a desktop or web app, so it is heavier than browser tools. Open-source core under LGPL-2.1, with browser add-ons, Office plugins and many languages. Free checking is solid, but paraphrasing is limited on the free tier.