Key Features A summary of the most important features offered by each extension. |
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Our Rating Tooltivity's expert review score for each extension, based on hands-on testing and research. | 8.8 Winner in this category | 8.7 |
Total users Total active users across all major browsers: Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari. | 53,614,754 Winner in this category | 4,460,770 |
Total ratings Total number of user ratings received across all supported browsers. | 47,084 Winner in this category | 2,806 |
Average rating Average user rating across all browsers, calculated from available store ratings. | 4.2 ⭐ | 4.6 ⭐ Winner in this category |
Entry Level Price The minimum price required to start using the extension. "Free" means a free tier is available. | Free | Free |
Chrome User rating and stats for the extension on Chrome browser. | ![]() 4.5 3.69 Average Chrome Web Store rating from the last 100 reviews 38.0M+Users | ![]() 4.7 4.77 Average Chrome Web Store rating from the last 100 reviews 4.0M+Users Winner in this category |
Edge User rating and stats for the extension on Edge browser. | ![]() 3.9 3.70 Average Microsoft Edge Store rating from the last 100 reviews 14.9M+Users | ![]() 4.5 4.44 Average Microsoft Edge Store rating from the last 100 reviews 460.8K+Users Winner in this category |
Firefox User rating and stats for the extension on Firefox browser. | ![]() 4.1 4.15 Average Mozilla Firefox Add-ons Store rating from the last 100 reviews 668.3K+Users Winner in this category | - |
Safari User rating and stats for the extension on Safari browser. | - | - |
Features Tooltivity's expert score for the 'Features' aspect of each extension. | 9.5 Grammarly goes beyond basic grammar and spelling checks. It offers advanced features like tone detection, vocabulary enhancement, and generative AI capabilities. Compared to competitors, Grammarly provides a more comprehensive set of tools, making it a valuable asset for any writer. Winner in this category | 9.0 Paraphrasing Tool: Grammar Checker: Summarizer: |
Performance Tooltivity's expert score for the 'Performance' aspect of each extension. | 9.0 Grammarly performs well across different platforms, providing real-time suggestions without significant lag. The tool is reliable and helps improve writing efficiency. Winner in this category | 8.8 Quillbot performs well with small to medium-sized texts, but it can slow down when processing larger documents. |
Design Tooltivity's expert score for the 'Design' aspect of each extension. | 8.5 The design is clean and intuitive, making it easy to navigate. The color-coded underlines for suggestions are helpful, and the interface is user-friendly. However, some users might find the pop-ups slightly intrusive. | 9.0 User Interface: Customization: Winner in this category |
Value for Money Tooltivity's expert score for the 'Value for Money' aspect of each extension. | 8.5 While Grammarly offers a free version, the Premium plan is relatively expensive. However, the advanced features and comprehensive feedback justify the cost for those who need a robust writing assistant. Grammarly is the priciest option for a reason—because, in our view, it's the best writing tool available in its category. If you're looking for the best writing assistant, go for the Premium plan, you won't regret it! | 9.0 Free vs. Paid: Cost-Effectiveness: Winner in this category |
Ease of Use Tooltivity's expert score for the 'Ease of Use' aspect of each extension. | 9.0 Grammarly is straightforward to use, with a minimal learning curve. The browser extension integrates seamlessly with various platforms like Google Docs and Gmail, allowing you to get started right away. Winner in this category | 7.8 Quillbot's onboarding process is impressive, and the tool is easy to use right from the start. We quickly grasped most of its features. However, when compared to top competitors like Grammarly, it doesn't feel quite as natural or seamless to use. |
Security & Privacy Tooltivity's expert score for the 'Security & Privacy' aspect of each extension. | 8.0 Grammarly takes privacy seriously, with stringent security measures in place. While an account is required, the company assures users that their data is not sold or made public. However, some users may still have concerns about data processing. | 8.8 Data Handling: Third-Party Services: Winner in this category |
Conclusion A summary of our findings and final thoughts for each extension. | In our eyes, Grammarly is the best choice for anyone who wants to write professional articles or other things in English. Even though Grammarly has an expensice price tag, you can't get anything better on the market. We have been using Grammarly for a long time now. And even in the world of ChatGPT and other AI tools, Grammarly is just super handy and helpful. For us, the Premium plan is worth every penny. This only applies as long as you are in the English-speaking world. If you need other languages, we would recommend LanguageTool instead. | Quillbot is a flexible AI writing tool that does a great job with paraphrasing and grammar checking. While it has a few minor downsides, like occasional mistakes and some privacy concerns, its overall performance and affordability make it a solid choice. In the end, choosing the best writing tool is also a matter of personal opinion. If you want to improve your writing and boost productivity, Quillbot is definitely worth a look. However, it still cannot compete with Grammarly as the best writing tool in this category. In our eyes, Grammarly is worth the more expensive price. |
Our Recommendation | In our comparison between Grammarly and Quillbot, Grammarly came out on top, scoring 8.8. Grammarly is the most widely used, with over 54 million users and 47k+ reviews—and it also delivered the strongest performance in our tests. User reviews reflect our findings. Notably, Quillbot has the highest user rating in the Chrome Web Store at 4.58, which supports its strong performance in our review. In the end, the differences between these extensions are minimal, so your choice may come down to personal preference or specific features.
If you want a quick recommendation, Grammarly is our top pick. But as always, the best choice depends on what matters most to you. |