Grammarly Premium costs $45 AUD/month if you're paying monthly, which is more than most people realise. The free tier catches spelling and basic grammar errors, which is what most people actually need. If you've been paying for Premium and only use it to fix typos, you're overspending.
How to cancel
- Go to account.grammarly.com/subscription and sign in
- Click Cancel subscription
- Grammarly will ask why you're leaving and offer a discount. Click through the offers
- Confirm the cancellation
You cannot cancel from the browser extension or the desktop app. You must use the website.
Cancel if you subscribed through Apple
- Open Settings on your iPhone > tap your name > Subscriptions
- Find Grammarly > Cancel Subscription
Cancel if you subscribed through Google Play
- Open the Google Play Store app
- Tap your profile icon > Payments & subscriptions > Subscriptions
- Find Grammarly > Cancel subscription
Your account reverts to Grammarly Free. You keep all your documents and writing history. The browser extension continues working for basic grammar and spelling checks. You lose: tone detection, full-sentence rewrites, plagiarism detection, vocabulary suggestions, and the GrammarlyGO AI writing assistant.
Current pricing
Grammarly bills in USD:
| Plan | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | $0 |
| Premium | $30 USD/mo (~$48 AUD) | $144 USD/yr (~$230 AUD, ~$19 AUD/mo) |
| Business | $15 USD/mo per user (annual) | $180 USD/yr per user |
The monthly-to-annual savings are substantial (about 60%). If you do want Premium, the annual plan is the only one that makes financial sense.
The retention discount
Grammarly commonly offers a discounted rate when you try to cancel. Users report seeing offers like 40-50% off for a few months. If you'd keep Grammarly at a lower price, it's worth clicking "Cancel" just to see the offer. You can always decline and complete the cancellation.
Is Grammarly Free enough?
For everyday writing (emails, messages, documents), the free tier handles the basics: spelling, punctuation, and basic grammar. It works in your browser, Google Docs, and most text fields.
You'll miss Premium if you write professionally and need: tone adjustment, full-sentence rewriting, plagiarism checking (academics), or the AI assistant for generating text.
Free alternatives:
- Your browser's built-in spell check catches most typos
- LanguageTool (free tier) offers grammar checking with a browser extension
- Microsoft Editor (free with a Microsoft account) is built into Edge and available as an extension
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