Connect Grammarly to Shift so you can merge all your web apps into your browser
Download ShiftWhat is Grammarly?
Grammarly is an AI-powered writing assistant and document editor. It helps you improve grammar, clarity, tone, and style in real time. It serves students, professionals, content creators, and enterprises with grammar and punctuation checks, tone detection, vocabulary suggestions, plagiarism scanning, and an AI-native Docs editor with agents for drafting and revision. Teams get style guides, snippets, analytics, and enterprise-grade privacy and security controls, and it complements other apps you use in Shift.
How Grammarly works in Shift
Adding Grammarly to Shift keeps your writing tools organized and reduces account juggling. You can stay signed into multiple Grammarly accounts, open a dedicated workspace for writing projects, and switch contexts without losing in-progress drafts. Use custom layouts to view Grammarly side-by-side with email or research tabs, restore sessions in one window, and route links to the right account so you can maintain focus and a calmer workflow. This setup is ideal for drafting, revising, and sending content across personal and work profiles.
Alternatives to Grammarly
- ProWritingAid — A writing tool focused on in-depth style analysis and long-form editing, aimed at authors and professional writers.
- Quillbot — An AI-powered tool known for paraphrasing and rewriting content, with additional features like summarization and translation.
- LanguageTool — A grammar and style checker positioned for multilingual support and team customization.
FAQ
1. How is Docs different from other document editors like Google Docs or Word?
Grammarly Docs centers on AI-assisted writing, tone controls, and rewrite suggestions rather than advanced layout or publishing features. It complements traditional editors by focusing on clarity, style, and citation help.
2. Where does Docs work in Grammarly?
Docs is available in Grammarly’s web app and desktop apps, and its suggestions are accessible via browser extensions across supported sites. In Shift, you can add it as a dedicated app view.
3. Can I collaborate with others in Docs?
You can share documents, leave comments, and review suggestions with collaborators. Real-time collaboration features and access controls vary by plan.
4. Is Docs free?
Grammarly offers a free tier with basic grammar and spelling checks and access to the Docs editor. Advanced features—AI agents, plagiarism detection, and team controls—usually require Premium or Business plans.
5. Are the AI agents included in all Grammarly plans?
AI agents and advanced drafting tools are typically part of paid plans; availability depends on the plan tier and any enterprise agreements. Check plan details for exact feature coverage.
6. Does Grammarly use my writing to train AI models and is my writing secure in Docs?
Grammarly publishes privacy and security practices and provides enterprise controls for data handling; some product tiers offer stronger opt-out and administrative options. For sensitive or regulated data, review Grammarly’s privacy docs and your organization’s settings.
