
Grammarly is a leading AI-powered writing assistance platform founded in 2009 by Alex Shevchenko, Max Lytvyn, and Dmytro Lider. Headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in Kyiv, New York, and Vancouver, Grammarly has grown to become one of the most widely used writing tools globally.
Grammarly started as a subscription-based product aimed at helping students improve their grammar and spelling. Over time, it evolved into a comprehensive writing assistant that checks grammar, spelling, tone, and potential plagiarism. By 2015, Grammarly had reached 1 million active daily users. The company's growth accelerated rapidly after 2018, with daily active users increasing from 8 million in 2018 to 30 million by 2020.
Grammarly has successfully raised significant funding over the years:
2021: $200 million in its third funding round, with a total valuation of $13 billion.
As of 2025, Grammarly has generated more than $8.8 million in revenue.
Grammarly offers a range of products and features:
Grammarly for Education: Tailored for educational institutions.
Key features include:
In December 2024, Grammarly announced its intent to acquire Coda, an AI productivity platform. This acquisition aims to expand Grammarly's services beyond writing assistance, positioning it as a comprehensive AI productivity platform. As part of this deal, Coda's CEO Shishir Mehrotra became Grammarly's new CEO.
Grammarly continually introduces new features to enhance user experience:
Grammarly emphasizes a values-driven culture, focusing on:
Remarkability: Continuous learning and seizing opportunities for growth.
The company offers various benefits to support work-life balance, including a hybrid work model, wellness stipends, and opportunities for professional development.
Grammarly has a diverse and growing user base:
Grammarly is used across various age groups, with the highest usage (31.94%) among adults aged 25-34.
Grammarly has also built a strong community, with high user satisfaction rates. 93% of respondents reported that Grammarly helped them save time while writing, and 99% of students reported that it helped improve their grades.