Grammarly
Poe
| Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $12/mo | Free / from $19.99/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Best For | writers, students, professionals, non-native-speakers | ai-enthusiasts, researchers, content-creators, students |
| Founded | 2009 | 2022 |
| Grammar | ✓ | ✗ |
| Spelling | ✓ | ✗ |
| Tone | ✓ | ✗ |
| Clarity | ✓ | ✗ |
| Plagiarism | ✓ | ✗ |
| Browser Extension | ✓ | ✗ |
| Multi Model Chat | ✗ | ✓ |
| Custom Bots | ✗ | ✓ |
| Bot Marketplace | ✗ | ✓ |
| File Upload | ✗ | ✓ |
| Image Generation | ✗ | ✓ |
| Web Search | ✗ | ✓ |
| Code Execution | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Grammarly Pros
- Works everywhere
- Clear suggestions
- Tone detection
- Plagiarism checker
✗ Grammarly Cons
- Premium is pricey
- Can over-correct
- Privacy concerns
✓ Poe Pros
- Access multiple AI models in one place
- Create and share custom bots
- Compare outputs across different models
- Free tier includes limited access to premium models
✗ Poe Cons
- Paid tier expensive for single-model heavy users
- Message limits on free tier are strict
- No API access for custom integrations
The Verdict
Grammarly is built for writers and students, with a focus on grammar and spelling. Poe targets ai enthusiasts and researchers and leads with multi-model-chat and custom-bots.
On pricing, Grammarly is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $12/mo compared to $19.99/mo for Poe. That $7.989999999999998/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
Feature-wise, Poe offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while Grammarly takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Both tools are a solid fit for students — in those cases, the decision often comes down to workflow style and how your team prefers to organize work.
Bottom line: Grammarly has a slight overall edge — but if access multiple ai models in one place matters most to you, Poe may still be the right call.