Grammarly vs. VisibleThread VT Writer

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Grammarly
Score 9.2 out of 10
N/A
Grammarly in San Francisco provides its grammar improvement and AI driven writing assistance platform, available on free or paid premium and business plans.
$0
VisibleThread VT Writer
Score 8.0 out of 10
N/A
VisibleThread VT Writer (formerly Readability) is a one-click clear language analysis tool for writers looking to improve the clarity and quality of their content. It identifies plain language issues in documents, on a website or instantly as the user types.N/A
Pricing
GrammarlyVisibleThread VT Writer
Editions & Modules
Free
$0
Premium
$11.66
per month
Business
$12.50
Per User Per Month
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
GrammarlyVisibleThread VT Writer
Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
YesNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Community Pulse
GrammarlyVisibleThread VT Writer
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Features
GrammarlyVisibleThread VT Writer
Writing and Proofreading
Comparison of Writing and Proofreading features of Product A and Product B
Grammarly
9.1
2 Ratings
6% above category average
VisibleThread VT Writer
-
Ratings
Spelling and grammar check9.52 Ratings00 Ratings
Tone and readability check9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Plagiarism detection8.52 Ratings00 Ratings
Sentence rephrasing9.52 Ratings00 Ratings
Integrations9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Browser extension9.52 Ratings00 Ratings
Dictionary9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
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User Ratings
GrammarlyVisibleThread VT Writer
Likelihood to Recommend
9.6
(83 ratings)
8.0
(1 ratings)
Usability
10.0
(2 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
9.9
(11 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
GrammarlyVisibleThread VT Writer
Likelihood to Recommend
Grammarly
Grammarly is a step ahead of the traditional spelling and grammar checking tool that is in-built with Microsoft Word. There are scenarios when you have to write long-form content, and depending on your normal day-to-day way of speech, you tend to write content using the same tone and sentence constructs. There may be nothing "wrong" as such, but Grammarly points out those small glitches in your text, which you considered to be correct but is not really correct. One such area is the usage of "passive voice" in the sentences that I used to write. I find Grammarly really helpful here.
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VisibleThread
Having used VisibleThread VT Writer for both internal knowledge base documentation and external communications, I would highly recommend it to any writer who wants to simplify their content. VisibleThread VT Writer makes content way more digestible for a wider audience. VisibleThread VT Writer is great at identifying passive voice, long sentences and complex words. It will ensure that whatever you write is simple enough that a young kid can read and understand your content.
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Pros
Grammarly
  • Integration with existing tools - Grammarly works in practically all text areas across your browser, including email and things like Google Docs, etc.
  • Quality control - the meat of Grammarly is checking your text and writing in real-time, directly as you type. Most of the time, Grammarly provides very accurate recommendations and quality checks on your text.
  • Analytics and reporting - Grammarly sends regular updates via email about your usage statistics and other detailed info. This type of reporting can be very helpful in tracking your progress over time.
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VisibleThread
  • Provides a grade level for the complexity of your writing
  • Quickly identifies long sentences and passive voice
  • Provides alternatives to complex words
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Cons
Grammarly
  • Somewhat expensive.
  • Grammarly itself does not guarantee 100% correctness.
  • Sometimes, it does not remove the marked error even when you have corrected it.
  • Its MS office version faces some issues with plagiarism detection. I have to go on the web version to use plagiarism detection.
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VisibleThread
  • More automation, other software in this space is able to completely rewrite content and even provide multiple iterations at once
  • Ability to tailor results and desired output based on target audience, i.e. desired grade level might vary based on audience
  • Would be nice if VT can start writing content based on bullet points, again more automation
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Usability
Grammarly
I can easily access it in Word by clicking on the menu widget - where I do most of my writing. (Would love one for Powerpoint too???)
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VisibleThread
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Support Rating
Grammarly
I have not really used customer support. I used the FAQ page to see how to re-install Grammarly because it wasn't functioning properly in longer documents. It seems to be working better now, but it still does not always underline all of the issues in the actual text. Thus, it is sometimes difficult to know where the errors are located.
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VisibleThread
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Alternatives Considered
Grammarly
I have not used anything like Grammarly before and that is probably why I love it so much. It works very well for what I need. Plus, it goes above and beyond. I don't need it all the time but it is great to use in any communication occasion. I love it
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VisibleThread
VisibleThread VT Writer is better at identifying passive voice, run-on sentences and complex words and actually shows you where the problem in your writing is happening. Wordtune is better at providing suggestions or completely rewriting the content, which can save time but also doesn't give the user the ability to self-correct in the future.
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Return on Investment
Grammarly
  • Grammarly saves me time by making sure that my texts and emails are mistake-free, I don’t have to do a lot of research anymore while writing
  • It gives me peace of mind knowing that all my sent messages are professionally written and correct
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VisibleThread
  • It has made our content more readable
  • It makes us sound relevant to our clients
  • Ensures the content everyone writes is consistent
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