# LanguageTool vs Microsoft Editor

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

| | LanguageTool | Microsoft Editor |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 91.0 | 86.5 |
| Rank | #2 | #5 |
| Price | Free plan, paid upgrades | Free plan, paid upgrades |
| Best for | Open-source checking in many languages | Checking grammar inside Word and Outlook on the web |
| Where checks run | Browser add-ons, desktop apps and Office plugins | Word and Outlook for the web |
| Rewrites and paraphrasing | Paraphrasing, limited on the free plan | Shorter wording suggestions |
| Style guidance | Style checking in many languages | Clarity and conciseness checks |

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. Built into Word and Outlook for the web, with a free grammar checker. Its full set of options is tied to a Microsoft 365 subscription, and it works only in Microsoft's apps.