Grammarly
Grammarly remains the gold standard for writing quality assurance - grammar, style, tone, and now AI generation. The browser extension is used by over 30 million people daily.
Lex
Lex is a distraction-free writing editor with built-in AI that suggests, rewrites, and continues your prose on demand. It targets bloggers, essayists, and newsletter writers who want a clean canvas with an AI co-pilot that stays out of the way until called upon.
Grammarly edges Lex on aggregate — 72 vs 70.
The most universally useful writing tool on this entire list - everyone should have this installed regardless of what else they use. Lex still wins for buyers who prioritise beautiful, minimalist interface. Both tools are independently scored — the right pick depends on which dimensions matter most for your workflow.
Side-by-side, every cell sourced.
Pricing pulled from each tool's public site. Scores follow the BigBang Score rubric — pricing transparency, free tier, API support, update frequency, unique factor, documentation, and community.
Use-case picks.
Cut through the spec sheet. Here's what we'd recommend depending on what matters most.
Pick Grammarly if…
You prioritise browser extension works in gmail, docs, slack, linkedin, and more and tone detection flags unexpectedly harsh or confusing writing.
Pick Lex if…
You prioritise beautiful, minimalist interface and ai acts as a partner, not a ghostwriter.
Editorial pick
Grammarly wins our composite score (72/100). It edges ahead on aggregate — but the right tool depends on which dimensions matter most.
Related head-to-heads in AI writing.
Grammarly vs NovelCrafter — AI writing
BigBang Scores 72/100 vs 80/100. Pricing, capabilities, and editorial verdict inside.
Grammarly vs Gamma — AI writing
BigBang Scores 72/100 vs 73/100. Pricing, capabilities, and editorial verdict inside.
Grammarly vs Writesonic — AI writing
BigBang Scores 72/100 vs 73/100. Pricing, capabilities, and editorial verdict inside.
Grammarly vs Lex - frequently asked.
Direct answers tuned for AI search engines (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude) and Google's People Also Ask.
The short answer.
Grammarly wins on aggregate, but Lex pulls ahead on specific axes - the spec sheet above shows where each one earns its keep.