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LanguageTool vs Rakuten

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LanguageTool

Software

Grammar and spell checker for 25+ languages

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Rakuten logo

Rakuten

Software

Get cash back on every purchase

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: LanguageTool free tier limited to basic spelling and simple punctuation; advanced punctuation and style issues caught only on premium; Rakuten minimum withdrawal amount of $5.01 creates friction for light users
  • They diverge on capability: LanguageTool covers Multi-language support, Rakuten covers Cash back rewards.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which LanguageTool and Rakuten actually diverge.

Attributes where LanguageTool and Rakuten differ
AttributeLanguageToolRakuten
PlatformsWeb editor, Windows desktop app, macOS desktop app, Chrome extension, Firefox extension, Edge extension, Safari extension, Opera extension, Google Docs, Microsoft Word, iOS appBrowser Extension (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
Founded20031999

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (Unknown), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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
  • Opera support

Only in Rakuten

  • Cash back rewards
  • Coupon codes
  • In-store offers
  • Price comparisons

Both cover

  • Chrome support
  • Firefox support
  • Edge support
  • Safari support

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 Rakuten
  • Style and clarity improvementsnot Rakuten
  • Multilingual writing assistancenot Rakuten

Rakuten

No use cases recorded yet. See the Rakuten review.

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

Rakuten

  • Minimum withdrawal amount of $5.01 creates friction for light users
  • Quarterly payout schedule only, with months-long delays between earning and receiving payments
  • Amazon cashback limited to specific categories at 1-3% rates
  • Must click through Rakuten link first or cashback does not register

Pricing, plan by plan

LanguageTool

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the LanguageTool review.

Rakuten

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Rakuten review.

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.
LanguageTool review

Choose Rakuten if

  • You need cash back rewards.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Browser Extension (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge).
  • You also want coupon codes.
Rakuten review

Questions people ask

Is LanguageTool or Rakuten better?
Neither clearly leads. LanguageTool starts at Free and Rakuten at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, LanguageTool or Rakuten?
LanguageTool starts at Free and Rakuten at Free.
Does LanguageTool or Rakuten 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. Rakuten runs on Browser Extension (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge).
Can I use LanguageTool for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
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 Rakuten is typically brought in for.
What can LanguageTool do that Rakuten cannot?
LanguageTool covers Multi-language support, Grammar checking, Style suggestions, Personal dictionary. Rakuten covers Cash back rewards, Coupon codes, In-store offers, Price comparisons. Both handle Chrome support, Firefox support, Edge support, Safari support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Rakuten: Is Rakuten free to use?

Yes, the Rakuten browser extension is completely free with no membership fees. Users never pay to earn cashback rewards.

Source
Rakuten: How and when can I withdraw my cashback earnings?

Rakuten processes payouts quarterly in February, May, August, and November. You need a minimum balance of $5.01 to request a payout via PayPal or check.

Source
Rakuten: How many stores does Rakuten support?

Rakuten works with over 3,500 online stores and offers cashback rates up to 40% depending on the retailer and promotion.

Source
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