Real-time grammar, clarity, tone, and generative AI — inside Word, Outlook, Slack, browsers, and over a million desktop apps. No copy-paste. No tab switching.
Grammarly Desktop is the native Windows application from Grammarly that brings AI-powered writing assistance directly into your workflow. Unlike browser-only extensions, the desktop app embeds suggestions, rewrites, and generative AI inside Microsoft Word, Outlook, Slack, Google Docs, email clients, CRM tools, and 1,000,000+ applications — so every email, report, ticket, and proposal reads polished and professional before you hit Send.
✨ Why Grammarly Desktop? Write with confidence everywhere. Catch errors in real time, adjust tone for your audience, rewrite entire paragraphs in one click, and generate drafts without leaving the app you're already in. Free tier available; Pro and Business unlock advanced AI, brand voice, and enterprise controls.
| 30M+ Active users worldwide | 1M+ Supported apps & sites | 500+ Writing checks per review | 6 Multilingual suggestion languages |
| 📦 File | 🏗 Architecture | 📋 Type | ⬇ Link |
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| GrammarlyDesktop.msi | 64-bit (x64) | MSI Installer | Download → |
📂 All releases are available on the Releases page.
🔑 Sign in with your Grammarly account after install to sync preferences, snippets, and plan features across devices.
Grammarly Desktop overlays intelligent suggestions inside the applications your team already uses — no workflow disruption.
| Category | Supported Applications |
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| 📄 Office & Productivity | Microsoft Word · Outlook · PowerPoint · Excel · Google Docs · Notion · Coda |
| 💬 Communication | Slack · Microsoft Teams · Discord · Gmail · Apple Mail · Zendesk |
| 🌐 Web & Browsers | Chrome · Edge · Firefox · Safari · 500+ web platforms |
| 💼 Business & CRM | Salesforce · HubSpot · LinkedIn · Jira · Confluence · ServiceNow |
| 🖥️ Desktop Apps | Any Windows text field in 1M+ native applications |
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| Feature | Free | Pro | Business |
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| Grammar, spelling & punctuation | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Tone detection | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Generative AI prompts | 100 / month | 2,000 / month | Unlimited |
| Full-sentence rewrites | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Tone adjustments & brand voice | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Plagiarism detection | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Team admin & analytics | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| SSO / SAML / DLP | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Confidential mode | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
💡 Free forever. Upgrade to Pro for advanced rewrites and AI, or Business for team management and enterprise security. Plans activate after sign-in — the MSI installs the same client for all tiers.
Grammarly Desktop runs as a lightweight system overlay. When you type in a supported application, Grammarly analyzes your text in real time and displays underlined suggestions. Click a suggestion to accept, rewrite, or learn why it was flagged — all without leaving your current window.
| 1️⃣ Download Get GrammarlyDesktop.msifrom Releases | 2️⃣ Install Run MSI or deploy silently via GPO | 3️⃣ Sign In Log in with your Grammarly account | 4️⃣ Write Open Word, Outlook, or any app — suggestions appear instantly |
- Download GrammarlyDesktop.msi from the latest release
- Install on target workstations — manually or via enterprise deployment
- Sign in with your Grammarly account (Free, Pro, or Business)
- Launch Word, Outlook, Slack, or any supported app and start typing
- Click underlined suggestions to accept corrections or trigger AI rewrites
- Customize per-app settings from the Grammarly system tray icon
msiexec /i GrammarlyDesktop.msi /qn /norestart- Deploy GrammarlyDesktop.msi via GPO, SCCM, or Microsoft Intune
- Pre-configure SSO/SAML for Business accounts in the Grammarly admin console
- Enable or restrict features per department via Feature Access controls
- Roll out brand voice profiles and team snippets for consistent communication
- Monitor adoption and writing quality metrics from the admin dashboard
- Use Confidential Mode for legal, finance, and HR document workflows
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
msiexec /i GrammarlyDesktop.msi /qn | Silent install with default settings |
msiexec /i GrammarlyDesktop.msi /qn /norestart | Silent install — suppress reboot prompt |
msiexec /i GrammarlyDesktop.msi /qn INSTALLDIR="C:\Program Files\Grammarly" | Silent install to custom directory |
msiexec /x GrammarlyDesktop.msi /qn | Silent uninstall |
GrammarlyDesktopSetup.exe /S | Silent install via NSIS wrapper (if applicable) |
| Scenario | How Grammarly Desktop Helps |
|---|---|
| 📧 Professional email | Polish Outlook and Gmail messages — correct tone for clients, managers, and vendors |
| 📄 Reports & proposals | Improve clarity and structure in Word documents before review or submission |
| 💬 Team chat | Write clear, confident Slack and Teams messages without second-guessing |
| 🎧 Customer support | Consistent, empathetic replies in Zendesk, Intercom, and CRM tools |
| 🌍 Global teams | Multilingual suggestions and translation for cross-border communication |
| 🤖 AI-assisted drafting | Generate email drafts, meeting summaries, and outlines in seconds |
| 🏢 Brand consistency | Enforce company voice and style guides across every employee's writing |
| 🔒 Regulated industries | Confidential Mode and DLP for legal, healthcare, and financial workflows |
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 10 or newer (64-bit) |
| Architecture | x64 |
| Disk Space | ~200 MB |
| Internet | Required for AI suggestions and account sync |
| Account | Free Grammarly account (email, Google, Apple, or SSO) |
| Deployment | MSI installer — silent via GPO, SCCM, Intune |
| Feature | Grammarly Desktop | Microsoft Editor | LanguageTool | ProWritingAid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works in 1M+ desktop apps | ✅ Yes | |||
| Real-time overlay in Word | ✅ Native sidebar | ✅ Built-in | ✅ Add-in | ✅ Add-in |
| Generative AI rewrites | ✅ Advanced | ✅ Copilot | ✅ Yes | |
| Tone detection | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | ✅ Yes | |
| Multilingual support | ✅ 6+ languages | ✅ 30+ languages | ||
| Enterprise SSO / DLP | ✅ Business plan | ✅ M365 | ||
| Silent MSI deploy | ✅ GPO / SCCM | ❌ No | ❌ No | |
| Free tier | ✅ Yes | ✅ With M365 | ✅ Yes |
- Microsoft Editor — built into Word and Edge for Microsoft 365 subscribers
- LanguageTool — open-source grammar checker with broad language support
- ProWritingAid — in-depth writing analysis for authors and editors
- Hemingway Editor — readability-focused sentence simplification
- Wordtune — AI rewrite and paraphrase assistant
- QuillBot — paraphrasing and grammar tool for students and professionals
How do I download Grammarly Desktop for Windows?
Download GrammarlyDesktop.msi from the latest release or browse all versions on the Releases page.
Is Grammarly Desktop free?
Yes. Grammarly offers a Free plan with core grammar, spelling, punctuation, tone detection, and 100 AI prompts per month. Pro and Business plans unlock advanced rewrites, brand voice, plagiarism detection, and enterprise admin controls.
How do I install Grammarly Desktop silently?
Run
msiexec /i GrammarlyDesktop.msi /qn /norestart via Group Policy, SCCM, or Intune for unattended enterprise deployment.
Does Grammarly work in Microsoft Word and Outlook?
Yes. Grammarly Desktop integrates natively with Microsoft Word and Outlook on Windows, displaying suggestions in a sidebar and inline underlines — no browser extension required.
What languages does Grammarly support?
Grammarly provides writing suggestions in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, and Portuguese. Paragraph-level rewrites are available in all six languages plus Ukrainian. Translation features cover additional languages including Mandarin, Japanese, and Turkish.
Can I disable Grammarly in specific apps?
Yes. Right-click the Grammarly system tray icon and toggle suggestions off for any individual application or website. Sensitive workflows can also use Confidential Mode on Business plans.
Does Grammarly store my text?
Grammarly processes text to provide suggestions. Business and Enterprise plans offer enhanced security controls including Confidential Mode, admin policies, and SOC 2 compliance. Review Grammarly's trust center for data handling details.
What's new in version 1.2.259.1886?
This release includes multilingual suggestion support across six languages, paragraph-level rewrites, translation features, performance optimizations, and bug fixes. See the official Grammarly release notes for full details.
Grammarly Desktop is the AI writing assistant that meets you where you work.
Grammar, tone, clarity, and generative AI — inside Word, Outlook, Slack, and a million more apps.
Deploy silently across your organization and help every team member write with confidence.
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