Verbao vs Grammarly
Grammarly is the household name, but its free tier has quietly shrunk while its Pro plan has crept past £12/month. Verbao is a lightweight proofreader with a genuinely useful free tier, six paraphrasing tones, readability scores, and kids' spelling and comprehension games in one place. Here's the honest side-by-side.
| Feature | Verbao | Grammarly |
|---|---|---|
| Free proofreading | 500 words per check, unlimited checks | Limited suggestions on free plan |
| Paraphrasing tones | 6 tones (standard, formal, casual, concise, expanded, creative) | Paid feature only |
| Readability scores | Flesch-Kincaid, Gunning Fog, SMOG, ARI - with plain-English context | Basic readability only |
| Kids learning games | Spelling, letter hunt and reading comprehension included | Not offered |
| UK / US spelling | Locale-aware - UK Year levels or US Grade levels | US-first |
| Unlimited plan | £4.99/month or £39/year | £12+/month |
| Browser extension | Web app + PWA (install to home screen) | Chrome, Edge, desktop apps |
| Team plans | Coming soon | Business tier available |
Pick Grammarly if you need a mature browser-integrated writing assistant with team features. Pick Verbao if you want a fast, honest proofreader with paraphrasing, readability and kids' learning included - at a third of the price.
Frequently asked questions
Is Verbao really free?
Yes. Free accounts get 500-word proofread checks, plus 3 uses of paraphrase and summarise every 48 hours. No card, no trial.
Does Verbao replace Grammarly?
For most writers, yes. If you rely on Grammarly's browser extension for real-time in-place edits inside every text field, keep it. If you paste text in for a fast fix, Verbao is faster and cheaper.
How much is Verbao Unlimited?
£4.99 per month or £39 per year - no ads, no word cap, and all kids games unlocked.