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Lexicon vs TextGears
Both stand on grammar checkers. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan ExtensionLinuxMac+1
Choose Lexicon if you want a free desktop editor with local proofreading, flexible document export and optional local-model rewriting. Look elsewhere if you need a stable browser extension, Google Docs support or signed desktop builds.
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Free plan APIExtensionSelf-hosted+1
TextGears offers writing checks alongside API tools for analysis, summarization, and keyword extraction. Check plan limits and language coverage before choosing it, particularly if relying on AI or readability metrics.
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| Lexicon | TextGears | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | Extension, Linux, Mac, Windows | API, Extension, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | See the plans |
| Plans published | 1 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | TextGears |
| Website | lexicon-writer.pages.dev | textgears.com |
| On grammar checkers | #18 of 88 | #14 of 88 |
Lexicon: what it does well
- LanguageTool proofreading runs locally on the CPU.
- Includes templates for four writing styles.
- Can use local GGUF models for rewriting.
- Imports four document formats and exports four formats.
- Drafts and settings stay in the local user profile.
What to know first
- The browser extension is beta and requires the desktop app running.
- The extension does not support Google Docs.
- Windows builds are not code-signed; macOS builds are not notarized.
TextGears: what it does well
- Checks spelling, grammar, style, and readability
- API supports 11 listed languages
- Free plan includes 500 requests monthly
- Customers can choose among three API cluster regions
- Maker says API availability is 99.9% per cluster
What to know first
- Free requests are limited to 500 monthly
- Each free request is limited to 4k characters
- AI does not support all languages
- Readability metrics are recommended for texts of at least 30 words
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