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LanguageTool vs LinkedIn Learning

LanguageTool logo

LanguageTool

Software

Grammar and spell checker for 25+ languages

From
Free
Rated
-
LinkedIn Learning logo

LinkedIn Learning

Software

Develop skills with expert-led courses

From
On request
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only LanguageTool has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: LanguageTool free tier limited to basic spelling and simple punctuation; advanced punctuation and style issues caught only on premium; LinkedIn Learning listed on UK G-Cloud 14 at £5.80 to £286 per user per year for LinkedIn Learning, submitted directly by LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company
  • They diverge on capability: LanguageTool covers Multi-language support, LinkedIn Learning covers Video courses.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which LanguageTool and LinkedIn Learning actually diverge.

Attributes where LanguageTool and LinkedIn Learning differ
AttributeLanguageToolLinkedIn Learning
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb editor, Windows desktop app, macOS desktop app, Chrome extension, Firefox extension, Edge extension, Safari extension, Opera extension, Google Docs, Microsoft Word, iOS appWeb, IOS, Android

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown), founded (2003).

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 LanguageTool

  • Multi-language support
  • Grammar checking
  • Style suggestions
  • Personal dictionary
  • Chrome support
  • Firefox support
  • Edge support
  • Safari support

Only in LinkedIn Learning

  • Video courses
  • Certificates
  • Learning paths
  • Skill assessments
  • LinkedIn integration
  • Mobile learning
  • Offline viewing
  • Recommendations

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

LanguageTool

  • Grammar and spelling correction across web and desktopnot LinkedIn Learning
  • Style and clarity improvementsnot LinkedIn Learning
  • Multilingual writing assistancenot LinkedIn Learning

LinkedIn Learning

  • Skill developmentnot LanguageTool
  • Career growthnot LanguageTool
  • Team trainingnot LanguageTool
  • Professional developmentnot LanguageTool

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

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

LinkedIn Learning

  • Listed on UK G-Cloud 14 at £5.80 to £286 per user per year for LinkedIn Learning, submitted directly by LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company

Pricing, plan by plan

LanguageTool

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the LanguageTool review.

LinkedIn Learning

On request
  • Monthly$29.99/month
    • All courses
    • Certificates
    • LinkedIn integration
  • Annual$19.99/month
    • All courses
    • Offline viewing
    • Personalized recommendations
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Admin tools
    • Analytics
    • Learning paths

Which should you pick?

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.

Choose LinkedIn Learning if

  • You need video courses.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want certificates.

Questions people ask

Is LanguageTool or LinkedIn Learning better?
Neither clearly leads. LanguageTool starts at Free and LinkedIn Learning at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, LanguageTool or LinkedIn Learning?
LanguageTool has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for LanguageTool and On request for LinkedIn Learning.
Does LanguageTool or LinkedIn Learning run on more platforms?
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. LinkedIn Learning runs on Web, IOS, Android.
Can I use LanguageTool for free?
Yes. LanguageTool has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. LinkedIn Learning starts at On request.
What is LanguageTool best used for?
LanguageTool is most often used for grammar and spelling correction across web and desktop, style and clarity improvements, multilingual writing assistance. Of those, grammar and spelling correction across web and desktop and style and clarity improvements are not what LinkedIn Learning is typically brought in for.
What can LanguageTool do that LinkedIn Learning cannot?
LanguageTool covers Multi-language support, Grammar checking, Style suggestions, Personal dictionary. LinkedIn Learning covers Video courses, Certificates, Learning paths, Skill assessments.

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