Browser Extensions · head to head
HTTPS Everywhere vs LanguageTool
LanguageTool
Browser Extensions
Grammar and spell checker for 25+ languages
- From
- Free
- Rated
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: HTTPS Everywhere product discontinued as of January 2023; LanguageTool free tier limited to basic spelling and simple punctuation; advanced punctuation and style issues caught only on premium
- They diverge on capability: HTTPS Everywhere covers Automatic HTTPS, LanguageTool covers Multi-language support.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which HTTPS Everywhere and LanguageTool actually diverge.
| Attribute | HTTPS Everywhere | LanguageTool |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | free | Unknown |
| Platforms | Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera | Web editor, Windows desktop app, macOS desktop app, Chrome extension, Firefox extension, Edge extension, Safari extension, Opera extension, Google Docs, Microsoft Word, iOS app |
| Founded | 1990 | 2003 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Browser Extensions).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in HTTPS Everywhere
- Automatic HTTPS
- Encryption enforcement
- Rule-based upgrading
- Observatory integration
Only in LanguageTool
- Multi-language support
- Grammar checking
- Style suggestions
- Personal dictionary
- Safari support
Both cover
- Chrome support
- Firefox support
- Edge support
- Opera support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
HTTPS Everywhere
No use cases recorded yet. See the HTTPS Everywhere review.
LanguageTool
- Grammar and spelling correction across web and desktopnot HTTPS Everywhere
- Style and clarity improvementsnot HTTPS Everywhere
- Multilingual writing assistancenot HTTPS Everywhere
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
HTTPS Everywhere
- Product discontinued as of January 2023
- Functionality now built into all modern browsers natively
- No longer receives security updates or maintenance
LanguageTool
- Free tier limited to basic spelling and simple punctuation; advanced punctuation and style issues caught only on premium
- Picky Mode (advanced typography) unavailable on free plan
- Specific pricing not displayed on main page; requires navigation to purchase flow
Pricing, plan by plan
HTTPS Everywhere
Free- FreeFree
- Automatic HTTPS upgrade
- Rule sets
- Custom rules
LanguageTool
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the LanguageTool review.
Which should you pick?
Choose HTTPS Everywhere if
- You need automatic https.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera.
- You also want encryption enforcement.
Choose LanguageTool if
- You need multi-language support.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web editor, Windows desktop app, macOS desktop app, Chrome extension, Firefox extension, Edge extension, Safari extension, Opera extension, Google Docs, Microsoft Word, iOS app.
- You also want grammar checking.
Questions people ask
- Is HTTPS Everywhere or LanguageTool better?
- Neither clearly leads. HTTPS Everywhere starts at Free and LanguageTool at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, HTTPS Everywhere or LanguageTool?
- HTTPS Everywhere starts at Free and LanguageTool at Free.
- Does HTTPS Everywhere or LanguageTool run on more platforms?
- HTTPS Everywhere runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera. LanguageTool runs on Web editor, Windows desktop app, macOS desktop app, Chrome extension, Firefox extension, Edge extension, Safari extension, Opera extension, Google Docs, Microsoft Word, iOS app.
- Can I use HTTPS Everywhere for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What can HTTPS Everywhere do that LanguageTool cannot?
- HTTPS Everywhere covers Automatic HTTPS, Encryption enforcement, Rule-based upgrading, Observatory integration. LanguageTool covers Multi-language support, Grammar checking, Style suggestions, Personal dictionary. Both handle Chrome support, Firefox support, Edge support, Opera support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
HTTPS Everywhere: Is HTTPS Everywhere still maintained?
No. HTTPS Everywhere was retired in January 2023 because major browsers added native HTTPS upgrade features, making the extension obsolete.
SourceHTTPS Everywhere: What functionality did HTTPS Everywhere provide?
The extension automatically redirected HTTP connections to HTTPS when available, improving encryption and privacy on unencrypted websites.
SourceHTTPS Everywhere: What is the recommended replacement?
Modern browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari now include built-in HTTPS upgrade features that automatically redirect to secure connections, making HTTPS Everywhere unnecessary.
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