{"id":98027,"date":"2023-09-13T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-13T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/?p=98027"},"modified":"2023-09-12T21:11:08","modified_gmt":"2023-09-13T01:11:08","slug":"microsoft-editor-vs-grammarly-which-is-better-and-which-should-you-use","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/microsoft-editor-vs-grammarly-which-is-better-and-which-should-you-use\/","title":{"rendered":"Microsoft Editor vs Grammarly: Which is Better and Which Should You Use?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Grammarly has long been the most popular, web-based grammar checker \u2013 and it\u2019s only gotten better over the years. However, Windows just released the Microsoft Editor as a competing writing assistant tool, and it\u2019s starting to make waves. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, we\u2019ll compare Grammarly vs Microsoft Editor and help you decide which editor to go with.\n<\/p>\n\n\n

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Grammarly vs. Microsoft Editor: Accessibility\n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Grammarly\u2019s writing tool has been around for a lot longer than Microsoft Editor, and because of that, it\u2019s available on far more platforms. You can access Grammarly through:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Web browser extensions on Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Safari, and other Chromium browsers (these work for apps like Microsoft Word Online and Google Docs)\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. The standalone Grammarly web and desktop apps\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. An add-on for Microsoft Word\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. A plug-in for Android and iOS keyboards\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    In comparison, Microsoft Editor is primarily available through Windows apps. You can access Microsoft Editor via web browser extensions (for Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari), Microsoft Word<\/a> (both the online and desktop app versions), and Microsoft Outlook.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Winner: <\/span>Grammarly\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Grammarly vs. Microsoft Editor: Functionality\n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The main thing that matters when comparing two grammar-checking apps is how well they spot errors and what additional features they offer their users. Below, we\u2019ll discuss the features offered by each app, starting with Grammarly.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    When you open the Grammarly editor, it will ask you to set goals based on the type of text you want to write and the audience that you\u2019re targeting. Based on this, it\u2019ll offer grammatical suggestions<\/a> that will align your text more with your goals.\n<\/p>\n\n\n

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    Here are some of Grammarly\u2019s key features:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Spelling and grammar corrections. <\/span>Grammarly will check your spelling and grammar and offer corrections. Any spelling mistakes or typos will be underlined in red with a suggested alternative word to replace it with.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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      1. Target audience corrections. <\/span>Grammarly will offer suggestions based on four categories (other than correctness): Clarity, engagement, delivery, and style. Imperfect sentences will be underlined in either blue, green, purple, or gray. For each, Grammarly will explain why it\u2019s underlined and suggest changes to improve sentence structure, writing style, and delivery.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Detailed reports. <\/span>Grammarly\u2019s premium version provides detailed proofreading reports based on your selected target audience. For example, it scans for advanced grammar issues like conciseness, repetitive language, and readability, and offers variations to spice up your sentences.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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        1. Language support. <\/span>Grammarly supports British, American, Canadian, and Australian English.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Plagiarism checker<\/span>. <\/span>Grammarly offers a plagiarism tool that compares your article against other content on the internet to see whether it\u2019s copied or not.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. Weekly statistics. <\/span>Grammarly lets you know your vocabulary score, productivity, and mastery of the English language. It also lets you know what your most frequent writing mistakes are so that you can correct them and improve your writing skills.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          As a Grammarly alternative<\/a>, Microsoft Editor is a lot more bare-bones. Rather than setting goals based on your target audience, it simply offers a basic grammar and spell check tool. Here are its main features:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          1. Spelling and <\/span>grammar error<\/span> corrections. <\/span>Like Grammarly, Microsoft Editor checks for spelling errors and grammatical mistakes, offering corrections as you go.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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            1. Refinements. <\/span>Microsoft Editor also suggests changes to your text based on sentence structure, conciseness, formality, uncertainty, tone, and more. It isn\u2019t as deep as Grammarly\u2019s four categories, but it offers more than just simple grammar and spelling corrections.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            2. Language support. <\/span>Microsoft Editor is available in over 60 languages.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            3. Similarity checker. <\/span>Microsoft Editor provides a tool to check for originality against other sources online. This is only available in the advanced version of the web app and isn\u2019t available in Microsoft Word.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            4. Document stats. <\/span>Microsoft Editor provides you with basic statistics on your document, like word count, time to read, readability, and an overall score. \n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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              Winner: <\/span>Grammarly\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              Microsoft Editor vs. Grammarly: Pricing\n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

              Grammarly and Microsoft Editor both offer free and paid versions. However, to access the free version of Microsoft Editor, you need a Microsoft 365 subscription.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              Grammarly offers three subscription tiers:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n