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Grammarly Keyboard

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Writing assistant built into your keyboard

Category
AI Keyboard
Status
Active
Pricing
Freemium
Platforms
iOS, Android

Features and pricing should be confirmed on the official site before installing.

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Quick Verdict
Agentic Level
AI keyboard
What it is

A mature AI writing keyboard that checks grammar, tone, and clarity in every app on iOS and Android. The best option for writing quality — does not execute tasks, search the web, or excel at swipe typing.

Best for

Professionals and students who want polished, error-free writing in emails, messages, documents, and social media on mobile

Not ideal for

Users who want fast swipe typing and next-word prediction as their primary features, anyone looking for cross-app task execution, or users who prefer fully offline keyboards

Privacy note

Advanced grammar and tone checks use cloud processing. Review Grammarly's privacy policy if handling sensitive, confidential, or work-related text.

Current limitation

Focuses entirely on text quality improvement, not task execution. Advanced rewriting, tone adjustment, and clarity suggestions require Grammarly Premium. Swipe typing is not a core strength compared to Gboard or SwiftKey.

See our glossary for definitions of agentic keyboard, AI keyboard, and related terms.

Quick answers about Grammarly Keyboard

Is Grammarly Keyboard the best for writing?

For grammar, tone, and clarity checking on mobile, Grammarly Keyboard is one of the strongest writing-focused keyboards. It works inside everyday apps — email, Slack, messages, documents — and catches writing issues that basic autocorrect often misses. However, it is not designed for fast swipe typing or voice dictation as primary features.

Does Grammarly Keyboard execute tasks?

No. Grammarly Keyboard focuses entirely on improving text quality — grammar, tone, clarity, and style. It does not search the web, book reservations, share locations, or run cross-app workflows. It is an AI keyboard (writing-first), not an agentic keyboard.

What needs Grammarly Premium or cloud processing?

Basic grammar and spelling checks are available for free. More advanced writing suggestions, rewrites, tone, and clarity tools may require a paid Grammarly plan depending on platform and rollout. Advanced checks can use cloud processing, so review Grammarly's current privacy and plan details before using it for sensitive work text.

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Overview

Grammarly Keyboard brings the full Grammarly writing assistant into your mobile keyboard. Wherever you type — email, messaging apps, documents, social media — Grammarly checks your grammar, detects your tone, and suggests clarity improvements in real time. It's the most mature AI writing keyboard on the market, backed by over a decade of language data and used by millions of people. While it doesn't execute tasks or search the web (it's an AI keyboard, not an agentic keyboard), it is the best option for anyone who values polished, professional writing on mobile.

Who Should Use Grammarly Keyboard

  • Professionals who write work emails, messages, and documents on mobile
  • Students who want grammar and clarity checking for essays and assignments
  • Anyone who wants writing quality improvement across all mobile apps

Who Should Look Elsewhere

  • -Users who primarily need swipe typing and fast text prediction
  • -People looking for a keyboard that can search the web or execute tasks
  • -Users who prefer fully offline keyboards (cloud features require network)

Pricing

Freemium

Grammarly offers a free tier for core writing suggestions. Paid Grammarly plans add more advanced writing assistance depending on plan and platform. Check the official site or app listing for current pricing, feature availability, and plan details.

Common Use Cases

Checking grammar and spelling in work emails before sending
Adjusting message tone to sound more professional, friendly, or concise
Improving sentence clarity in longer-form writing like reports or essays
Catching typos and awkward phrasing that basic autocorrect misses

Limitations

  • Advanced rewriting and tone adjustment require Grammarly Premium
  • Focuses purely on text quality — does not execute tasks or search the web
  • Cloud processing is used for advanced checks; review privacy settings for sensitive text
  • Swipe typing and next-word prediction are less refined than Gboard or SwiftKey

How It Works

  1. 1Install Grammarly Keyboard and enable it in your device keyboard settings
  2. 2Start typing in any app — Grammarly underlines issues in real time
  3. 3Tap underlined words to see suggestions for grammar, tone, and clarity
  4. 4Accept suggestions with a tap; Grammarly replaces the text automatically
  5. 5Adjust tone goals (professional, friendly, concise) in the keyboard settings

Key Capabilities

Grammar checking
Tone detection
Clarity improvements
Synonym suggestions

Pros

  • +Industry-leading grammar and tone detection built over years of data
  • +Works inside every app — email, Slack, Notes, messaging
  • +Free tier covers basic grammar and tone checking
  • +Clear, unintrusive suggestions that don't disrupt typing flow

Cons

  • -Premium features require a paid subscription
  • -Cloud processing means text may leave your device for advanced checks
  • -Not an agentic keyboard — improves text but doesn't take actions
  • -Swipe typing and word prediction are secondary features, not core strengths

Alternatives to Grammarly Keyboard

  • Microsoft SwiftKey (broader prediction and multilingual typing)
  • Gboard (better swipe typing and Google ecosystem integration)
  • Wispr Flow (voice-first alternative for input rather than refinement)

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