Grammarly

Pros

• Catches the small grammar and punctuation misses I stop seeing after editing for an hour.
• Its browser coverage is better than most competitors I tested; suggestions appear reliably in Gmail, Google Docs, and web forms without extra friction.
• Tone guidance is useful when I need to sound firm with late-paying clients without sounding hostile.

Cons

• My biggest frustration: in Google Docs, the cursor can jump after accepting edits, which breaks flow when I am making lots of quick fixes.
• Suggestions are sometimes too generic for brand voice, so blind acceptance makes copy feel bland.
• Premium is worth it only if you write client-facing text frequently.

Who it is not right for

If you write very little, mostly produce technical docs full of domain-specific terms, or already have a strict editorial review process, Grammarly can feel noisy and unnecessary.

Recommendation

I recommend Grammarly for freelancers who send a lot of client communication and want a fast safety net before pressing send. Use it as a second set of eyes, not as your voice. If writing is a core part of your income, it pays for itself.