ChatGPT vs. Grammarly: What's Best?
TLDRIn this video, Brian Collins compares Chat GPT and Grammarly, two AI tools for writing assistance. Grammarly offers a free basic version with grammar, spell check, and a premium version for more features. Chat GPT, currently free and in beta, requires specific prompts for grammar checks and can rewrite sentences but lacks some advanced features like plagiarism check. Both tools use AI to enhance writing style and readability, serving different purposes for writers.
Takeaways
- π ChatGPT and Grammarly are both AI tools designed to assist with writing, but they serve different purposes.
- π Grammarly offers a free version with basic grammar, spell check, and punctuation features, and a premium version with advanced features like full sentence rewrites and plagiarism checks.
- π° Grammarly's premium version costs $30 per month, though there may be promotions, while ChatGPT's pricing is uncertain and currently free.
- π Grammarly is widely available as a plugin across web browsers, a desktop app, and a keyboard for mobile devices; ChatGPT is accessible through web browsers only.
- π Grammarly automatically highlights grammar errors in red and clarity issues in blue, providing suggestions for fixes.
- β± When checking grammar, ChatGPT may take longer than Grammarly, as it requires specific commands and can be slower processing long texts.
- π Using ChatGPT as a grammar checker involves pasting text and asking for specific checks, which may not help improve writing skills as it corrects without teaching.
- π ChatGPT made some subtle changes that could potentially alter the tone of the original work, which is a consideration for authors.
- π« ChatGPT is currently unable to check for plagiarism or provide metrics like readability scores, unlike Grammarly's premium features.
- π’ ChatGPT's word count feature seems to be inconsistent and less reliable compared to Grammarly and other tools.
- π Both Grammarly and ChatGPT offer sentence rewrites to improve readability and engagement, utilizing AI in their suggestions.
- π¨ Grammarly allows for the acceptance of multiple suggestions at once and full sentence rewrites, which ChatGPT does not currently offer in the same way.
Q & A
What is the main topic of the video discussed in the transcript?
-The main topic of the video is a comparison between Chat GPT and Grammarly, two AI tools used for writing assistance.
What are the basic features of Grammarly mentioned in the transcript?
-The basic features of Grammarly include grammar and spell checking, punctuation checking, tone detection, and more.
What additional features does Grammarly offer in its premium version?
-The premium version of Grammarly offers full sentence rewrites, word choice suggestions, a citation tool, and a plagiarism checker.
Is there any mention of a potential cost for using Open AI in the future?
-Yes, there is talk in the Discord Community for Open AI about introducing some sort of pricing, possibly around 42 dollars per month, but it has not been determined yet.
How does Grammarly's availability compare to Open AI's in terms of plugins and apps?
-Grammarly is available as a ubiquitous plugin across all modern web browsers, has a desktop app for Mac or Windows, and a keyboard for tablet and smartphone devices. Open AI, being newer, currently lacks mobile apps or plugins and is only accessible via web browsers.
What is the process of using Grammarly to check an article for grammar errors?
-To use Grammarly, you paste the article into the tool, and it automatically highlights grammar errors in red and clarity issues in blue, providing suggestions for fixes.
How does using Chat GPT as a grammar checker differ from using Grammarly?
-Using Chat GPT as a grammar checker requires you to paste your article or sections of it into Chat GPT and ask it to scan with specific commands. It takes longer than Grammarly to generate a fixed version.
What is one of the downsides of using Chat GPT mentioned in the transcript?
-One downside is that Chat GPT fixes the errors for you, which doesn't help improve your English writing skills since you're not picking up on these errors yourself.
Can Chat GPT check for plagiarism like Grammarly?
-Chat GPT cannot check for plagiarism. It is an AI language model and does not have the capability to compare the text against instances published online.
What is the issue with using Chat GPT to check the word count of an article?
-Chat GPT provides inaccurate word count results, possibly due to the need for more specific prompts or because it's still in beta and not fully refined.
How do Grammarly and Chat GPT handle full sentence rewrites?
-Both Grammarly and Chat GPT use AI to provide suggestions for more readable and engaging sentences. Grammarly allows you to accept these suggestions with a click, while Chat GPT requires specific prompts to generate alternative sentences.
What is Brian Collins' view on using both Grammarly and Chat GPT?
-Brian Collins plans to use both tools as they serve different purposes. He uses Grammarly daily for its extensive features and plans to subscribe to Chat GPT when it offers a paid version for the sake of reliability.
Outlines
π€ AI Writing Tools Comparison: GPT vs. Grammarly
In this video script, Brian Collins introduces a comparison between two AI writing tools: GPT and Grammarly. He outlines the purpose of the video, which is to explore the similarities and differences between these tools, and to provide insights into which might be more suitable for the viewer. Grammarly is described as a free-to-try tool with a premium version offering advanced features like full sentence rewrites and a plagiarism checker. GPT, on the other hand, is currently free and may introduce a subscription model in the future. The script also touches on the availability and accessibility of both tools, noting Grammarly's ubiquitous plugin support across devices, while GPT is limited to web browser use.
π Evaluating Features and Performance of GPT and Grammarly
The script delves into a hands-on comparison of GPT and Grammarly using a sample article with several errors. Grammarly is shown to quickly identify and suggest fixes for grammar and clarity issues, providing educational insights and context for the user. GPT, used as a grammar checker, requires manual input and specific commands to scan and correct the article. While GPT's corrections are generally accurate, the process is slower and less interactive than Grammarly. The script also highlights potential issues with GPT, such as its inability to finish checking long articles and subtle changes that might alter the tone of the writing.
π Exploring Advanced Writing Features and Limitations
This section of the script discusses advanced features of both tools, such as Grammarly's plagiarism check and full sentence rewrites, which are part of its premium offering. It also addresses GPT's limitations in handling long articles and its early beta stage, suggesting that it may be more practical for checking individual sentences or paragraphs. The script further explores the use of GPT for understanding specific grammatical corrections and its potential for improving English grammar skills. Additionally, it contrasts the user experience of Grammarly's features, like accepting multiple suggestions and applying sentence rewrites, with the need for more precise prompts when using GPT.
π Final Thoughts on GPT and Grammarly Usage and Subscription
In the final paragraph, Brian Collins wraps up the comparison by sharing his personal preferences and intended usage of both tools. He emphasizes Grammarly's daily utility in his writing process and plans to subscribe to GPT once a paid option is available, despite its current limitations. The script suggests that GPT and Grammarly serve different purposes and can be used complementarily. The video concludes with a call to action for viewers to engage with the content by liking and subscribing for more similar videos.
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Keywords
π‘AI tool
π‘Grammarly
π‘Chat GPT
π‘Free to try
π‘Premium version
π‘Availability
π‘Typos
π‘Plagiarism checker
π‘Readability score
π‘Word count
π‘Full sentence rewrites
Highlights
Comparison between Chat GPT and Grammarly.
Grammarly offers a free version with basic grammar, spell check, and punctuation features.
Premium Grammarly subscription includes full sentence rewrites and a plagiarism checker.
Open AI's Chat GPT is currently free, with potential for future pricing.
Chat GPT may introduce pricing similar to Grammarly's premium version.
Grammarly's availability includes browser plugins, desktop apps, and mobile keyboard apps.
Chat GPT is accessible via web browsers, lacking mobile apps or plugins.
Demonstration of Grammarly's automatic grammar and clarity error detection.
Chat GPT requires specific commands to scan and correct text.
Chat GPT's response time is slower than Grammarly but offers free corrections.
Chat GPT may not improve English writing skills as it corrects errors automatically.
Grammarly provides context and learning opportunities for grammar errors.
Chat GPT made subtle changes that could alter the tone of the original work.
Chat GPT's beta status may affect its reliability for checking entire articles.
Chat GPT cannot check for plagiarism or readability scores as of the video recording.
Inaccuracies in Chat GPT's word count feature compared to Grammarly and Google Docs.
Grammarly's feature to accept multiple suggestions at once for efficient editing.
Both Chat GPT and Grammarly use AI for sentence rewrites to improve readability.
Chat GPT's ability to change the tone of writing, including a friendly style example.
Personal preference for using both Chat GPT and Grammarly for different writing purposes.
Final thoughts on the unique utilities of Chat GPT and Grammarly in writing assistance.